Archive for March, 2018

FRANCIS C. VINCENT

On Sunday, March 4, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Anita Lenahan Vincent; uncle of Anne Marie Martinez, Mike, Tim, Jerry, Joe, and Bob Vincent; also survived by several generations of great nieces and nephews who were a special part of his life.  The family is deeply grateful to all those who cared for Uncle Franny, especially Meg and the staff at Grace House, and the caregivers of CarePlus and Montgomery Hospice.  Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, March 10 beginning at 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd. NE, Washington, DC 20017 or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Robert Francis Miller (Age 99)

On Thursday, March 1, 2018, of Washington, DC and The Villages, Florida. Beloved husband of the late Anna F. Miller, Theodosia S. Miller and Ellen M. Miller; father of Joanne C. Genevish; grandfather Nicholas G. Genevish and Anne M. (Brad) Matanin; great-grandfather of Reid Robert and Avery Anne Matanin; step-father of the late James (Diane) Henderson, late Lee Vertuno, Suzanne Vertuno and Jay Vertuno; brother of the late Mary (Joseph) Khuen, Norman (Peggy) Miller, Margaret (Lawrence) Hartnett, Harry (Mildred) Miller, and Catherine (Kenneth) Usilton. Forever remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, extended family and dear friends. Born in 1918 to the late John and Margaret Miller in the Eckington neighborhood of Northeast Washington. A 1936 graduate of St. John College High School. World War II veteran from 1941 to 1945 serving in the European Theater of Operations, United States Army from Normandy through the Battle of the Bulge. Retired in 1972 as a Lieutenant after 27 years with the Metropolitan Police Department. Member of the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. American Legion, B.P.O.E. and L.O.O.M. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD, on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10 am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the name of Robert F. Miller to the Dollard Suter Family Fund (police) or MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.

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THOMAS RAPHAEL MALARKEY  (Age 75)

On Thursday, February 15, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 44 years of Joan Malarkey; brother of John Malarkey (Jane) and the late Rosemary Malarkey; uncle of John, James and Joseph Malarkey. Also survived by other loving family, friends and his feline friends, Inky and Beau. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at a later date in Cape May, NJ.

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JOYCE J. DILLON McFARLANE

Joyce J. Dillon McFarlane, a loving and devoted wife to her husband Caleb J. McFarlane for 37 years. Originally from Saint Catherine, Jamaica. The beloved mother of Godffrey “Courtney”, Lesley, Damean, and Natasha. Grandmother of Courtney, Jayden, Zion, Zahir, Elias, and Brielle. Daughter of Ivy Carter. Sister of Verlyn “Peaches” Lobban and Leleith “Dawn” Hill, Beverton Deslandes, Sydney “Keith” Dillon, Melford “Winchell” Dillon, and Rayon “Paul” Martin. Predeceased by father, Leslie George Dillon. Predeceased by grandparents, Leonie “MaBell” Bell Evans and Benjamine “PaB” Evans. Loved by many.

She gave 30 years of service to Washington Adventist Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Sunday March 11, 2018 at 11am at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912.

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MANNY DIAZ

With a deep love of life and faith in God’s presence in his life, Manny Diaz, 41, was peacefully welcomed into God’s arms on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 8:15pm. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Manny loved him for his bright smile, humor, fancy footwork, sense of style, and zest for living life to the fullest. While Manny unfortunately faced several health battles during his young life, including two kidney transplants and lymphoma, he did not let that set him back from following his passion of dance, exploring the world, and marrying the true love of his life, Christine. Manny was proud to have competed in a professional ballroom competition nine months after his first kidney transplant and ran a half marathon a year after his second kidney transplant.  Some of his most life giving moments included when he was dancing, snowboarding, traveling, trying new foods, and walking the Camino this past year in Spain.  Nothing could hold back his will and spirit. One of the kindest souls you could ever meet, Manny loved spending time with his family and friends, both near and far.  His last days were spent telling his community how much he loved them.

Manny danced into the hearts of everyone he met and his footsteps have left a lasting impression on us all. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Christine; mother, Maria; father, Manuel; brothers, Carlos and Miguel; Sisters, Dalia and Sandra; as well as twenty-two nieces and nephews who lovingly call him “Tio Manny.”

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, March 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, March 5, at 11 am. Interment private.

In lieu flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: DC Central Kitchen: https://dccentralkitchen.org/donate/

Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition (CAIR):
https://www.caircoalition.org/donate

LOIS MARIE SENEY (Age 90)

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Howard Seney; mother of Michelle McCarron, Mark Seney, and Brian Seney; grandmother of Scott, Jason, Alison, Rachel, Lauren, Brittany and Brendan; great-grandmother of Aiden, Lianna, Julian, Kaylee, Charlotte and Callie; sister of Jane Mahalic. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, March 24 beginning at 10:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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