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Desmond Brathwaite Obituary
DESMOND E. BRATHWAITE (Age 76)
On Monday, November 7, 2011, Desmond E. Brathwaite of Wheaton, MD departed from this life. Beloved husband of Thecla Brathwaite; father of Wayne E. Brathwaite; god-father of David R. Gill; grandfather of Wayne Jr., Derrick, Desmond, and Deauntae; great-grandfather of Lyric Ma'kiyah; and cherished family member to many others. Funeral Service will be held at St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, 4001 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Presbyterian Church or Montgomery Hospice at Casey House. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Annette Mayers-Burke
November 17, 2011
When I came from Barbados to Washington in 1976, I meet the Brathwaites, who were friends of my parents (Glenfield and Gloria Skeete). I will never forget Mr. Desmond's smile and his kind eyes. You will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the Brathwaite family.
Mildred Evans
November 15, 2011
To the Brathwaite family:
Our Deepest sympathy goes to you and your family during your time of grief. May God continue to bless you.
Grand Dad I will remember you and Grand Ma making me laugh when I was younger.
Psalm Chapter 23 verse 4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil:for thou art with me; thy rod and they staff they comfort me
Sorry GrandDad I couldnt find the Church..
Love your GrandSon Derrick E. Slaughter
Ingrid Sargeant Trotman
November 14, 2011
To the Brathwaite family:
My sympathy to you. May God comfort you during this time of grief. You are in my prayers.
Ps. 46
Ethel Green
November 13, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. My God keep your family in prayers.
God Bless
Mrs.Green and Family.
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