Patrice Boulanger

Patrice Suzanne Boulanger, 63, of Frankford, Delaware, declared Independence from cancer on

July 4, 2022. She was born to Edmund and Mary Suzanne Boulanger (nee Kernan) on March 16,

1959 in Alexandria, Virginia. Graduating from Potomac High School, in Oxon Hill, Maryland,

Patrice attended Frostburg State University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business

Administration. She also became lifelong friends with a wonderful group of roommates and

buddies that made the experience unforgettable. Looking to find her niche in Montgomery

County, Maryland, Patrice worked in the business sector before beginning her government career

in 1989 at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland as a

Conference Manager. She traveled the world with NIST while assisting on many international

and domestic conferences. The relationship she shared with her closest co-workers developed

into friendships that grew stronger in each year of her service. They made her 30 years much

more pleasurable. In 1992, through mutual friends, Patrice met Joe Brodt at the Into the Streets

festival in Frederick, Maryland. On September 18, 1994 the beginning of a beautiful 30 year

marriage commenced. After moving to New Market, Maryland, she gave birth to the joy of her

life, Kyle Joseph Brodt, on May 6, 1997. Sometimes rational, and most times emotional, she was

a devoted "baseball Mom" and sports enthusiast. She enjoyed following the Frederick Keys,

Orioles, and Nationals, the Washington Commanders ("really?" she said), and her beloved

Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. Patrice was an avid gardener and enjoyed

constantly beautifying the yard at the New Market, Md. residence the family would call home for

26 years, in addition to serving in the flower ministry at St. Peter's Parish in Libertytown,

Maryland. She also held root blues and bluegrass music close to her heart. A huge fan of Bonnie

Raitt, John Prine, and the Seldom Scene, anyone will find solace in the messages of their music

as if they were listening with Patrice side by side. Through the friendship and generosity of some

close friends, Patrice declared Bethany Beach, DE as the place for retirement for her and Joe in

2018. The search began, and Patrice retired from the government on December 31, 2019. Joe and

Patrice found their home in February 2020, and her dream of "someday" retiring to the beach

came true in September 2020. Surviving with her spirit are her husband Joe, and son Kyle.

Sisters, Andrea Bleinberger (Hans), Amie McLean (Mark), Marie Whitlock, and brother Kernan

Boulanger. Nephews, Dr. Andrew Bleinberger (Morgan), Forrest Bleinberger, Collin Whitlock,

Luke McLean and Anthony Astorino. Nieces, Ella Whitlock, Haley McLean, Katherine Brodt,

Angela DeJulius (Chris), and Regina Astorino. Brother in laws, Michael Brodt (Joanne) and Dan

P. Brodt (Suzanne).

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 13 th at 11am at the place of her marriage, St. Mary's Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Barnesville, Md. A luncheon reception will follow in the Parish community hall next door.

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.