Pamela Arlene Duncan

Pamela “Pam” Duncan 68, of Naples Florida passed away September 30, 

2015. 

She was born on December 5, 1946 in Chelsea MA, and is the daughter of 

the late Alfred E and Barbara J Smith.  Raised in Troy, NY, she graduated 

from Troy High School and attended SUNY Albany.

Pam lived in Tennessee, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, and 

Pennsylvania as a result of her husband’s work.  Pam was active in these 

communities as a volunteer for many years at women’s shelters and as a 

Literacy Volunteer.  Pam developed many friendships in all of the places she 

lived and was also active in Newcomer’s Club welcoming new families.

Pam was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church teaching 

Sunday school and participating in women’s organizations at the church.

Pam was dedicated to her family above all things.  She is survived by her 

husband of 47 years, John; two children, David of Clinton NY and Michelle 

of N. Easton MA, and their spouses Heather Duncan and Vito Greco.  She 

has two grandchildren Vito and Isabel Greco.  Her brother, Brian Smith and 

a sister, Susan Nielsen, also survive her.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to AVOW hospice 

www.AVOWcares.org, or www.theaftd.org, an organization benefiting 

Frontotemporal Degeneration research.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the 

Chapel at North Naples Church 6000 Goodlette Rd. Naples FL  A gathering 

of friends and family will be held following the service at their home.