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Catherine Wagener Obituary


CATHERINE MARY WAGENER  (nee DeRosa) (Age 95)  
On Saturday, September 17, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Col. William S. Wagener; mother of Lt. Col. Charles K. (Diana) Wagener and Darlene M. (Paul) Silverman; grandmother of Dan and Sean (Misty) Daly, Michael and Kristie Silverman and Dr. Jennifer (Del) Hoyt; great-grandmother of Emily, Sean and Dan Daly, Teylor Silverman, Catherine, Lily and William Hoyt. Also survived by her very close friends Charlie and Tracy Smith and Brittany Ross. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, where service will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 9 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38105.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 19, 2011.

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Al Solimene

September 20, 2011

Darlene,

I feel sorry I never had a chance to meet your mother. I have a feeling that our mothers would of been fast friends.
May my prayers support you and your family

Angela Morales

September 20, 2011

Kristie, We are so sorry for your loss. Grandma Kitty was such a sweet & kind lady, the true epitome of a loving grandma & great-grandma. May your wonderful memories bring you some comfort at this difficult time.
Love, Angela, Rico, Ella, & Nina OXOXOX

Missy Vamos

September 19, 2011

Kristie & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Grandma Kitty was a very special lady. I enjoyed every minute I ever had with her. Her sweetness and kindness showed in everything she said or did. She will always be with you in your heart. Love, Missy Vamos

September 19, 2011

Kristie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad I got to see Grandma Kitty before her passing. She was a wonderful and strong woman. Hugs and Kisses! Angela Sciuto

Karen Sherman

September 19, 2011

Kristie,

I want to wish you and your family comfort and support in this very hard time in your life. You have a lot of good memories of your Grandma that will be with you the rest of your life. She will be with you in spirit in everything that you do.

God be with you and yours.

Love,
Karen Sherman

Erin Sullivan

September 19, 2011

Kristie and family, we are so sorry for your loss! Although it is hard, cherrish your memories and find peace that you gave her so much love and support until her final moments! Love Erin and Stephen Sullivan

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