Archive for June, 2010

JULIA WARD SIMPSON

On Wednesday, June 30, 2010 of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of Edgar D. Simpson; mother of Mary Scott, Kathleen (Stephen) Dawson, Sheilah Simpson, Eileen (Anthony) Anselmo, Joseph Simpson and David Simpson. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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KUNG-MEI LI (Age 98)

On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, of North Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kung-Ti Li; beloved mother of Tsui-Ti, Kuan Sheng, Hsiao-Mae, and Kuan Hsiung. Also survived by eight loving grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday, July 6, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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CAROL SUE DEAN

On Wednesday, June 30, 2010 of Kensington, MD. Beloved daughter of Dorothy M. and the late Nicholas O. Dean; sister of Ronald O., Robert D. and John A. Dean. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 12 noon. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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FRANCIS A. LEIMBACH, JR.

“Frank”

On Tuesday, June 29, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Harriette Leimbach; father of Beth (Bill) Swanson, Michael Wade (Mary) Leimbach, Linda M. Leimbach, Annamarie “Rie” (Michael) Crowley, and the late Francis A. “Jim” Leimbach III; brother of Henry T. Leimbach; grandfather of Bryan, Mike, Brad, John, Alex, Jennifer and Heather. Memorial Service at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3101 University Blvd., West, Kensington, MD, on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. Inurnment Washington National Cemetery at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to 1st Infantry Division Foundation Scholarship Fund, 1933 Morris Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422 or to Komen for the Cure , P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

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FREDERICK WILLIAM BECKMAN, JR.

WWII VETERAN

On Tuesday, June 29, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dian Beckman; father of Frederick W. (Kim) Beckman, III and Pamela L. Beckman; grandfather of Ricky, D.J., Jonathan, Christopher and Jennifer; great-grandfather of Casey Nicole and Madelyn Marie. Also survived by his brother Robert Beckman of Washington and sister-in-law Sunnie Ferguson of Ohio. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 3 at 9 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association Washington Office 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW, #1005 Washington, DC 20036.

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PATRICIA E. NAPIER

On Sunday, June 27, 2010 of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Napier and Herbert C. Vallance; mother of Robert Charles-Vallance and Beverly Ann Lapp and her husband Chris; grandmother of Chadwick Vallance and Jean -Paul Vallance, Katherine, Christopher and Andrew Lapp; great-grandmother of Daniel Charles Vallance; sister of Sheila Hamilton. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782.

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WILMA FRANCES LEWIS

On Sunday, June 27, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Elmo Lewis, Sr.; mother of Elmo, Jr., David S., Donna J. and Richard B. Lewis, and the late James V., Robert W., Linda M., John P. and Thomas J. Lewis; sister of Peggy J. Bebee. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD., Friday, July 2, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery.

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MICHAEL MADISON GRIFFITHS

“Mike” (Age 20)

On Friday, June 25, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Dr. Michael Craig and Mrs. Ellen Madison Griffiths; brother of Elyse Michelle and Erin Manel Griffiths. Also survived by many beloved friends and relatives. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 2 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5272 River Road, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20816.

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CHARLES E. SOMERVILLE

On Thursday, June 24, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ruth L. Somerville; father of Edward Somerville, Janice (George) Sutton and Lori (Greg) Nicholson; grandfather of Rebecca (Michael) Fahlsing, Brian and Alex Connor; also survived by his special companion, Carol Miller. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine LaBoure Church, Viers Mill and Claridge Roads, on Monday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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Dr. MARK EDWARD NEJAKO

On Thursday, June 24, 2010, of Ashton, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy Nejako; father of Mark A. (Donna) Nejako and Judy (Steve) Nejako-Martinez; grandfather of Mark Edward Nejako II, Jennifer Nejako and Jake Martinez. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Lymphoma Foundation of America, 1100 N. Main St. Suite 110, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

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JAMES CARROLL LOVE

On Thursday, June 24, 2010, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Lola Love; father of Danny (Ellen), Mark (Donna) and Steve (Linda) Love; grandfather of Jay, Toby, Elyse, Cody and Ryan Love. Also survived by his brother, Bob Love and sister, Emily Rhodes. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 29, at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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SUZY J. LEMAIRE

On Thursday, June 24, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Jacques R. Lemaire; mother of Sandra D. Lemaire, Pascale M. Lemaire and Philippe; sister of Laurette Mangones. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, July 1 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Legion of Mary Curia, Montgomery County, 226 Timber View Ct., Frederick, MD 21702.

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Cynthia L. Smith

On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved daughter of the late Eleanor and John Smith, Sr. ; mother of the late Casey LaMar Smith; sister of Jay Smith (Carol), and Susan Poston (Jeff); aunt of Kevin & Sean Smith, and Tracy Bland and great aunt of Madison Casey Bland. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, June 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM where service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Cyndee Smith Fund, c/o Preschool Education Program, Montgomery County Public Schools, 7361 Calhoun Place, Ste. 400, Rockville, MD 20855.

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ROSLYN M. McLEOD

On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. McLeod; mother of Charles David (Connie) McLeod, Jr., Stanley J. (Jane) McLeod, Marsha M. (Robert) Bell, and the late Monica M. Flaherty; mother-in-law of Richard Flaherty. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, June 28 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JOSEPH J. GANCIE, LtC USA (Ret.) ( 87)

On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ruth Gancie; father of Patrice (Randy), Rosalie (Carlo), Vincent (Joan), and Michael Gancie (Teresa); grandfather of Carmen, Roman, Artyom, Magdalena, John Michael, Luca, and Aaron. Also survived by three step-grandchildren, Graham, Brianna, Trever, and devoted friend, Louise Hughes. Graveside service with full honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 9 a.m. Everyone attending please meet at the administration building at 8:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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