Patricia Anne Beach

Patricia “Pat” Anne (Tufts) Beach, a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born on Sept. 25, 1942, in Washington, D.C., Pat lived and worked in the Washington metropolitan area most of her life. She graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, MD, and from Montgomery College in Rockville, MD. She later moved to Frederick, MD, to be close to her family, except for five years living at Friends House in Sandy Spring, MD.

Throughout her career, Pat was employed with GEICO Insurance Company, Montgomery College, Divine Science Church and Wolters Kluwer Publishers. Her love of community was evident in the many hours she spent volunteering in various settings over the years.

Beyond work, Pat enjoyed family gatherings, sending thoughtful cards and helping others however she could. Her smile, sense of humor, butterfly kisses, back rubs and kindness created lasting memories for her family. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of those whose lives she touched.

She is survived by Terry Perry (Greg), Holly Torbert (Marquis), Matthew Perry (Alex Sherman), Myles Torbert, Mya Torbert, Milo Torbert, Bryce Torbert, Ann Ellsworth (Randy Dowell), Austen Dowell (Karina Keegan), Genevieve Dowell, Rowen Dowell (Christine), Margot Tufts; nephews Michael Sipes, Robert Tufts, Ian Tufts, nieces Debra Parker, Shannon Staley and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary, her brother William and her great-granddaughter Trinity Torbert.

A memorial service will be held at Stauffer Funeral Home in Frederick on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. with a light lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Sierra Club, Gilchrist Hospice or your favorite charity. In her memory, Pat would ask that you be especially kind to yourself and others.