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PATRICIA WITT Obituary
PATRICIA ANNE DICKEY WITT (Age 81)
On Monday, March 7, 2016, surrounded by her children. A longtime DC resident, Pat was an actress, drama teacher, and mom. She was a proud graduate of The Goodman School of Drama, class of 1957. She spent 30 years teaching theatre at St. Albans and National Cathedral School in Washington DC, 15 years of which she was the Head of the Theatre Department at St. Albans. Pat was a devoted fan of the Washington Nationals, and her beloved Nats brought her much pleasure. The last of her immediate family, she is preceded in death by her parents, John S. and Helen Dickey, and a sister, Dorothy Bright of West Chicago, IL, and a brother, Edward Dickey of Elk Grove Village, IL. She was adored by her children, Deborah Witt of Chicago, IL, Joshua Witt of Clinton, MD, and Robin Witt of Charlotte, NC. She was the proud grandmother of Sean Witt of Evanston, IL. Survivors include many loving nieces and nephews, her former husband, Howard Witt of Chicago IL, and her former daughter-in-law Cathy Witt of Evanston, IL. Memorial service, date pending. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to ASPCA.
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Mark Bishop
March 4, 2024
On the anniversary of her passing, I remember Pat fondly. I was lucky to work with her as a technical director and designer at the beginning of my career in educational theater at St Albans and NCS. Because of her mentoring I was able to move into the directors position when I left St Albans for a boarding school in CT. I am honored to have been the Chair of the Coordinate Theater Department at STA and NCS for the last twelve years. After 25 years on the close and 34 years in educational theater I am on the cusp of my retirement. I can thank Pat for setting me on this path!
Mark Bishop
Jennifer Wolff
April 17, 2016
Pat sounds like she was a remarkable woman. I never met her, but I am a friend of her daughter, Robin, who is herself a remarkable person. My thoughts and good wishes are with the entire Witt family. I know this is not an easy time. My hope is that you will all find some comfort in all of the remembrances posted in this guest book. Sending love to you, Robin.
Jamie
April 15, 2016
Talented. Perceptive. Sharp-witted. Genuine. Nurturing. That mischievous sparkle in her eye and her sense of humor were a true delight to experience. She was one of kind in so many ways: an exceptional teacher, a fabulous actor and director, and a wonderful friend. Her lessons on acting and life are still serving me well. She changed my life for the better and I will be forever thankful to have known her. She is loved and will be deeply missed.
Dana Elfin
April 15, 2016
I am devastated to learn of Mrs. Witt's death. She was an inspiration to me while I was in high school and she made me want to improve and try my best. Pat was a light in the often dark world of high school. I just loved her and hope Robin and her siblings know how much their mom will be missed by so many. Much love, Dana
April 4, 2016
I met Pat during one of our Shakespeare & Company summers - and she was a friend, a brilliant actress, a wonderful mother. I loved her wit and humor, and shall miss her. Sending much love to her children, especially Robin - whom I knew at NCS - and to Howard, as well.
March 29, 2016
Pat was a wonderful theater teacher and director, embracing the talented and the just plain curious while at NCS/STA. She made room for everyone to play a part and provided an inclusive, comforting place to learn for us all. She was also hilarious. Thank you for those memories.
Margaret, San Francisco, CA
Jane Kreisman, MAT
March 29, 2016
She was an inspiring teacher to me.
Rest in Peace!
Britt Dionne
March 29, 2016
She had a sharp mind and fierce sense of humor. Theater was a huge part of my high school experience and, by extension, so was she. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Ms. Witt. She taught me the power of presence.
Kirsten Böse
March 29, 2016
Pat was a huge influence to me during my years at NCS. I think she was the first teacher I met at NCS in 8th grade and was a mentor every year until graduation. Our relationship evolved to encompass teacher, director and friend. To this day I fondly remember Pat - her humour, her kindness, her grounded perspective and her dedication to her craft and her students.
Elizabeth Connell Nielsen
March 29, 2016
Patt was an instrumental part of my time at NCS. The acting techniques she taught me I carried with me throughout college and graduate school and still recall clearly to this day. Her natural sense of humor and ease with all of us rather high strung high school girls was a sought-after oasis for many of us. My heart is lightened knowing that in her final moments she was surrounded by family. I offer my condolences for the loss of this extraordinary woman and mother.
Heather Joffe
March 29, 2016
Mrs. Witt was an amazing director, teacher, coach, and mentor who made the NCS-STA drama program the best thing about my high school experience - a real gift for which I'll always be grateful to her!
Andrea Pollan
March 29, 2016
Pat was like a cool second mom to me. I spent so many hours with her backstage at Trapier Theatre, in the costume room at NCS, and her mentoring me when I was co-chair of the NCS STA Drama Club. She had a great sense of humor and such patience with us. This is sad news indeed. But my memories are full of fondness and respect. Andrea, Class of '79
Sonia Conly
March 12, 2016
Pat was an inspiration to all of us in the Qui Gong group in many ways including, not surprisingly, better breathing techniques. She will be missed.
S. Culp
March 12, 2016
Pat was such an inspiration to my daughter at NCS and a friend to us both. Her passing makes me sad.
Edie Ching
March 10, 2016
Kind and gracious teacher and wonderful to all the students who were lucky enough to work with her.
March 10, 2016
Pat was full of life and energy, heading from her very busy work at St. Albans to occasionally bartend at The Dancing Crab. She was a very funny woman, never failing to find the humor around her.
Clancy
March 10, 2016
Gentle gifted teacher. Patient, inspirational director. Breath-taking talented actress. Shining eyes. Quick, devilish smile. Big sincere laugh. Sent me on my path 30 years ago. All good things I owe to her. Love you profoundly, Pat.
Claudia
March 10, 2016
Pat was a great lover of animals. Years ago she kept a family of homeless orange tabbies at STA alive, two of which came to be my beloved pets. A good heart!
March 10, 2016
I was lucky to work with Pat for nine years at STA. She was a wonderful director, colleague and friend. She will be missed.
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