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Dorothy Burnett Obituary
DOROTHY M. BURNETT (Age 93)
On Thursday, January 20, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Bill Burnett; mother of Barbara Riggs, William and Robert Burnett; mother-in-law of Bill Riggs, Diane Burnett and Debbie Crabtree; sister of David Thompson and Kay Bisagno. Also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday, January 27 at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD at 10:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's name to a charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Burnett
Dee (Diana) Stoehr
January 18, 2021
May your Mom be @ peace. My condolences.
Bethany Hooper
January 27, 2011
Barbara, Bill and Bob, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My memories of her are of her laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy Toussaint
January 26, 2011
Barbara, Bill, Jen and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I pray God will you give you the strength to deal with the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother.
John & Jeannine Mianulli
January 25, 2011
Barbara, Bill and Bob, We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Though we only knew her for a short period of time, we were impressed with her kindness and gentleness. She made Megan feel very welcome when she joined the Burnett family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dee & Henry Stoehr
January 25, 2011
Memories of our childhood are precious!
Tom and Helen Tassara
January 25, 2011
Barbara,
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. You, Bill, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Tom and Helen
Celeste/Joe Strahl
January 24, 2011
To the Burnett family, (especially Bob & Barbara whom we know best), Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dorothy. We also loved her and were fortunate to share her life. With love, Celeste & Joe
Michael & Helen Simpson
January 24, 2011
Barb,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, may today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's Love. Our deepest condolences are with you, Jen and Bill as you grieve.
Donna Hiatt
January 24, 2011
Barb, Bill, and Bob,
We were so sorry to hear of Dodo's passing.
We have so many shared memories of the times our families have spent together over the years and Dodo was always a big part of those memories. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Donna and Bill Hiatt
Judy and Jim Watson
January 24, 2011
Barbara,
Judy and I send our heart felt prayers on the passing of your wonderful mother. We all know where you got your warm and kind nature. While your loss will be forever on earth, we as Christians know that we will all be together in Heaven 'bye and bye'. We will see you Wednesday (weather permitting).
Our love to you, Bill and family,
Judy and Jim
Charlotte Cook
January 24, 2011
Barb,
My heartfelt love to all on the loss of your mom. May your precious memories of many joyful times together bring some comfort of a life well lived.
Love to All,
Charlotte Cook
David Robb
January 24, 2011
Barbara,
Gloria and I send our condolences on the loss of your mother. All our best to you, Bill, Jennifer and Katie. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
David and Gloria Robb
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