Archive for January, 2019

Dennis Antonio Cunliffe Curling (Age 84)

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved husband of Brenda Jean Curling. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home (Valet Parking), 500 University Blvd., W., Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 7-9 pm and at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 10-11 am where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Elizabeth Jane Peters (Age 84)

On Friday, January 4, 2019, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved wife of  the late Thomas Ralph Peters; mother of Cheryl Wyatt (Joe), Gregory Peters (Josie), Celeste Biagini (Ray), Douglas Peters (Corinne), Carolyn Pilcher (Ian) and Candace Crew (Keith); grandmother of Nicholas, Brittany, James, Taylor, Natalie, Anthony, Bradley, Jonathan, Christopher, Maegan, Cecilia, Jacquelyn, Kelly, Stephanie, Justin, Claudia, Wesley, Madelyn, Charlotte and Claire. Also survived by three great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, January 10, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dr. Thomas R. Peters Scholarship Fund, MCPSRA, C/O Joy Schwab, P.O. Box 4367, Rockville, MD 20849-4367.

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Gerald L. Cosgrove

Died peacefully December 31, 2018 in Brookeville, Maryland. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of 65 years; daughter, Kathleen and son-in-law, James Shaffer, Cdr. USN Ret; sons, Patrick and Michael; grandchildren, Kelly and Seamus; and great-grandchildren, Loie and Ignatius. Born and raised in Frostburg, Maryland, Jerry served in the U.S. Army in Heidelberg, Germany and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1959. Jerry retired from Washington Gas in 1998 as Vice President of Labor Relations after 38 years of service. He was a member The Knights of Columbus, Rosensteel Council and American Legion Post 68. Funeral services at Saint John the Evangelist Old Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20910, Monday, January 7 at 11 a.m. There will be a reception afterwards at the Knights of Columbus (upstairs hall) directly across the street from the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 91011, Washington, DC 20090.

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JILL S. LAMBE (Age 85)

On Saturday, December 29, 2018, of Takoma Park, MD.  She is survived by her daughter Allison Appelquist (Dan) and grandchildren Alex and Leon.  A long-time member of Toastmasters International, Jill achieved the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster, and was a Past District Governor.  A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 4, at 1 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the World Wildlife Federation at wwf.org.

Jaclyn Dawn McGuigan (Age 49)

Entered eternal rest on Friday, December 28, 2018. She is survived by her beloved children, parents and brothers. Also survived by many friends and extended family. Jackie was a devoted mother and loving friend. She lived life to the fullest and brought sunshine to everyone’s life. The family will receive visitors from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD. The family requests you bring your favorite picture, which will be displayed at the viewing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 AM on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either charities: The Happiness Foundation, 5613 Artesian Drive, Derwood, MD 20855, www.wearehappiness.org or The Patrick Shifflett Foundation, 12410 Milestone Center Dr., Suite 600, Germantown, MD 20876, www.patrickshifflettfoundation.org.

MARIE JOHNSON PIPER (Age 90)  

Our dearest Marie passed away on December 30, 2018 due to heart failure. She is survived by Leland, her loving husband of 59 years, her brother Joseph, three children Mark (Sharon) and Stuart Piper and Lorraine (Mark) Shaw, a granddaughter Allison Shaw and many dear friends and relatives. Marie grew up in Staunton, Virginia and graduated from Dunbarton College where she majored in chemistry. She brightened the lives of all those around her with her instinctive, welcoming good nature and generous heart. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, January 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, January 7, 11 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Wheaton, 10101 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895.

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