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Alice DeBinder Obituary
ALICE F. DeBINDER (Age 96)
On Sunday, June 5, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Samuel DeBinder; mother of Cathryn and Lorretta DeBinder; grandmother of Brittany Dunkleberger, Mary (Esmond) Marvray and Laura Dillon; great-grandmother of Makayla Marvray. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice DeBinder
Joanne "Jodie" Miller
June 1, 2019
We remember our dear neighbor Alice. Can it be 8 years already since she left us? We miss her & her laughter & sharing Mass with her. Blessings from Jodie & Vernon
Muriel "Mike" Jones
June 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 10, 2011
Cathryn:
My heartfelt condolence and prayers for you and family.
Sincerely,
Sallyann Hobson
Moriam Oju
June 10, 2011
Dear Bunny and Cathryn,
My heartfelt condolence is sent to you and the rest of the family. May GOD heal and mend your hearts and spirits. May GOD comfort, guide you all through this ordeal.
Alice and I worked in Sears, she worked in the Childrens Dept, Bunny manage Intimate Apparel, and I worked in the Men's Dept. She would always speak when she passes by, as faith would have it, we had a 15 minute break together, that great conversation led to us always having our breaks together.
It was a friendship that turn into 16 great years. I never encounter such sweetness and lovely human being as I did in Alice.
Alice my friend, take your peace and rest in GOD, I thank you for our friendship, love, and talks. I will miss your sense of humor, stories, your wit, you have earned your angel wings, my friend rest in perfect peace.
Sincerely,
Moriam Oju
Moriam Oju
June 10, 2011
Dear Bunny and Cathryn,
May GOD comfort you all in this moment, and may he be the strength you all will need to get through this ordeal, and may he mend and heal your heart and spirit.
I worked with Alice at Sears, I have never encounter a more lovely person and geniune angel on earth. Our 16 years of friendship, love, wonderful stories, and Alice wit and sense of humor, will be terribly missed by me.
Alice, my friend find comfort in the hands of the LORD. My beautiful Angel take your rest, and peace in GOD, thank you for allowing me to know and love you. Thank you for your humor and thank you for your love, I will cherish that for the rest of my life. Rest In Peace my angel named Alice.
Sincerely,
Moriam Oju
Mary and Bill Wrenn
June 10, 2011
There is no greater bond than that of a mother and a child and no words can comfort you more than the love of our heavenly Father. May He be with you at this time and always.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Lovingly,
Mary and Bill
Chris Turner
June 9, 2011
My Dearest Cat,
I know there is nothing we can say to make you feel better. I do know it will take time when you think you can breathe normally again.
Please know I am thinking of you and your family.
Love and hugs,
Fondly,
Chris
Onike Decker
June 9, 2011
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family in this your time of grief. May God grant you comfort in the knowledge that you shall meet again someday.
Elide Simpson
June 9, 2011
I was sorry to hear about your mother passing. Try to remember the good times you shared with her. I will keep your mother in my prayers.
Please give my condolances to your family.
Ardelle Purcell
June 9, 2011
Ms. Cat - From my family to yours, you have my deepest sympathy. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call me. The bible says to absent from the body is to present with the Lord. Just know your mother is in a better place!
June 9, 2011
Cat,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family but please be assured we are praying for you and hoping you are comforted. If you need anything, please let us know. Hugs.
V/r
-The Davidge Family
Robyn Jacobs
June 9, 2011
Cat -- so sorry to hear this sad news; I am keeping you in my prayers and am here if you wanna chat. Hugs
JP Morgan
June 8, 2011
I know that you will miss Alice in your lives-she was such a kind, caring person with a great sense of humor who will be missed by many. Her family will be in my prayers.
Diane Balko
June 8, 2011
Cathy,
We are so sad to hear about your Mom. I remember times she was with you, like at Dr. Robinson's farewell party. She was very proud of you and loved you alot. It is hard to lose your Mom, but I know she is kicking up her heels in heaven. Please pass our condolences to Brittany, your sister and family. Love you, Diane, Bill, Christopher, and Nicole
Deanna Kekesi
June 8, 2011
Dear Bunny, Cat & Family,
I can't tell you how much Aunt Alice will be missed. She was such an important part of our family for so many wonderful years. She was more like a Grandma than an Aunt. I'll miss her wacky sense of humor, her funny sayings and her nuggets of advice. She was the most postive person I have ever known. She used to say that no matter how bad off you thought you had it that there was always someone else worse off than you were. -Nothing like a swift kick in the pants to stop you from feeling sorry for yourself.
We always thought that it was a given that she would make it to 100. I know for a fact that she thanked God for every day more he gave her on this earth. I'm so sorry that she didn't quite make it. I guess God had other plans for her. I take comfort that she is finally with the God she loved so much.
Aunt Alice. I hope you finally got the house with the white picket fence you always dreamed about. You certainly earned it. Life was never easy for you...you earned everything you ever had by hard work and determination.
Thanks for the many years of laughter and treasured memories we shared.
Love and kisses.
Deanna
George Corridon
June 8, 2011
I'll miss our chats on the drive from her house to ours.She would always add " If you.ve heard this before stop me" but dear Alice I never would as I enjoyed our conversations,Gone but not forgotten.Luv you George Corridon
Deanna Kekesi
June 8, 2011
Dear Bunny, Cat & Family,
I can't tell you enough just how much we will miss Aunt Alice. She was such an important part of our family for so many years. She was more like a Grandma than an Aunt to me. I'll miss her wacky sense of humor, funny sayings and her nuggets of advice and most of all...how positive she always was. -She always said that no matter how bad things might be there was always someone worse off out there than you. It was just the right kick in the pants to pull you up by your bootstraps to stop you from feeling sorry for yourself.
We always thought it was given that she would reach 100. We are so sorry that she never made it. I guess God had other plans for her. I take great comfort that she is with God whom she loved so much.
Aunt Alice, I hope you finally got that house with the white picket fence you always dreamed about...you have more than earned it. I am so very grateful to all the years of laughter we had.
Love and Kisses, Deanna
Brittany Dunkleberger
June 8, 2011
"Roses are Red,
Violets are Blue,
Sugar is Sweet,
and so are You!"
I love you Grandma!
Jodie&Vernon Miller
June 8, 2011
We will miss our dear neighbor Alice. It was a pleasure to take her to Mass with us on the weekends, then a side trip to McDonalds for her favorite fish & fries. We will miss her smile, laughter, sense of humor, her care & concern for others (she always tried to remember everyone's birthdays, with a card or a call) Our phone always rang on a holiday, with her cheery greeting. Now her lovely laughter is surely filling the halls of Heaven. Our deepest sympathies and wishes for Peace are sent to Bunny & Cathryn & and all of Alice's dear loved ones. We love you, Alice!! See you in Heaven someday!! From Vernon and Jodie Miller. P.S. Ask St Peter if we can bring you a beer :)
Deanna Kekesi
June 8, 2011
Dear Bunny & Cat
Ed and Holly York
June 8, 2011
Alice was a dear friend. I used to have talks with her over the years while she worked at Sears. Hardly a day went by that we did not have our talks. After she retired and I moved away those visits came to a stop, but we continued to remember each other at birthdays and on Christmas. She was a dear soul and I will miss hearing from her. I am not acquainted with the family, but I want them to know our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with each one during this time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort you all. I know in my heart I will see Alice again when we meet in God's eternal kingdom.
Patty Kelly
June 8, 2011
Bunny...your mother was a wonderful person. Rest assured that she is with God right now. As always, I am here for you.
Alex Kekesi
June 8, 2011
Deepest sympathies go out to Cat, Bunny, and all your extended family for your loss.
Alice was an amazing woman with amazing stories. I used to enjoy our long talks together as I would take her to and from our home for special occasions. She saw a lot during her lifetime and was a fountain of wisdom as well as a loving soul. We will miss you Aunt Alice!
David Coleman
June 7, 2011
Hello Cat!
I am sooooo SORRY to hear of your loss. Know that our heart is beating with yours! We are here for you and know that your are in my prayers!!!!! Your Mom has certainly lived a long and great life. You should be proud!!
Dave and Kathy.
Nancy Walsh
June 7, 2011
Cat - you are in my heart and in my prayers always! I love you!
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