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CONSTANCE PRINCE Obituary


CONSTANCE SOMERS PRINCE  "Connie"  
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of Paul Prince; mother of Wendie Gormley and Melanie Corless; grandmother of Joe, Anne, Erin, Matthew, Christopher and Julianne Gormley, Meagan Bartlett and Michael Corless; sister of Richard, Gary and Peter Somers. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., with prayer service at 8:45 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Kennedy Krieger Foundation, 707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 11, 2013.

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Annie Somers

August 5, 2024

She was a wonderful and very fun, loving Aunt to all of us, and always a joy to see her. She will always be remembered and is within our hearts, and Uncle Paul as well, always a true joy to see him. Much love to Wendie, Melanie and their adult children, and to all in the family.

Annie

August 6, 2021

Love you and miss you, I think of you, Aunt Connie, thank you for always being so wonderful and loving.

Annie Somers

August 6, 2020

We think of you often, Aunt Connie, and always remember your sweetness, humor and your smile. Love Always and Forever.

Ron Somers

August 22, 2013

Sending love and prayers your way in this time of loss and grief, when words are so inadequate. Aunt Connie was a spirit and energy that lit all our lives. She made such a difference. Love to you all. Ron Somers, Washington, DC

August 16, 2013

Condolences from the Morgan family of Alachua, Florida. I am Eddie Morgan, one of Connie's HS Classmates. We were part of Miss Blodgetts French Club. She is very well thought of and will be missed.

August 15, 2013

From Connie's picture in her 1949 Ipswich High yearbook: "Happy am I, from every care I'm free.Why aren't they all contented like me." Basketball, baton twirling, cheerleader, honor award, etc., etc.Condolences from the Class of 1949. Pat Tyler

August 15, 2013

My sincere condolences to all Connie's family. She was a wonderful person.

Jack Devenish

Dana Allen

August 15, 2013

To the family of Constance Prince, I do remember Connie after so many years gone by. She was an Incredible person as well as a teacher. My sincere condolences to you her family Connie will be greatly missed, and the world a little less wonderful without her here teaching our small children and getting them off to a uncompared incredible first start in school. God bless.

Pam Dempsey

August 14, 2013

Paul, Wendie, Melanie
We are so sorry to hear about cousin Connie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Much Love,
Ed Ernst, Pam Dempsey and Family

Sheila Ann Hurst

August 14, 2013

Dearest Wendi - We are all so sorry to hear that Connie has passed. Gary, the kids and I have many fond memories and will miss her. Love, Sheila Ann.

Joe Howard

August 14, 2013

Paul, Wendie and Melanie,
So sorry for your loss. Connie will be greatly missed. Sorry I am not with you to lend support at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 14, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cindy Murray

Annie Somers

August 14, 2013

Our Dearest Aunt Connie, I will always remember wonderful times, her love, her smiles and her laughter, her positive way, her sharp intelligence, humor, and her enjoyment of all of her nieces and nephews from the time we were born and throughout our lives. Aunt Connie's joyous and warm nature and her love, will always be remembered and will always be part of us. Uncle Paul, Wendie and Melanie and families, much love to you all. Annie, Luke and Tyler Somers

Steven Somers

August 13, 2013

Aunt Connie will be greatly missed. On visits I remember her as one who was always smiling and happy. Our thoughts are with you.
The Somers Family

Sue Iciek

August 13, 2013

Dear Melanie, Wendy and families,

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mom and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Iciek family

August 13, 2013

Grammy, we love you!

August 12, 2013

For clarification , relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, Friday, August 16, 7 to 9 p.m.

Linda Corrado

August 12, 2013

I knew Connie when I was growing up and I worked with her at St. Catherine's for many years. She was a wonderful person and I know she will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

August 12, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Hakala, Joe Connolly and Theresa Hakala

Colleen Ennis

August 12, 2013

Connie was always a joy to work with at St. Catherine Laboure. We are sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers! The Ennis Family

August 11, 2013

Gram,
We will miss you so much!! Love you!

Annie

Lisa

August 11, 2013

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you allow the peace of God to help you to endure this grief.(Phillipians 4:6,7)

August 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary, Peter,and Joseph Coleman

MaryBeth Somers

August 11, 2013

Sending our Love, Peter Somers and Family.

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