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Elaine Downs Obituary
ELAINE SMITH DOWNS
Technical Information Officer, NOAA Elaine Smith Downs, 83, a retired Federal employee died on March 26, 2011 in Columbia, MD. Mrs. Downs was born on Capitol Hill and moved to Rockville, MD in 1954 where she lived until 2009. She taught for Montgomery County Public Schools for 10 years. She worked for the Department of Commerce, National Ocean Service in Riverdale, MD. At the time of her retirement in 1994 she was Chief of the Customer Service and Program Support Section. She attended Wilson Teachers College and the University of Maryland. Later in life she took courses at George Washington University in the environmental sciences. Survivors include her brother, Nelson A. Smith of Silver Spring, MD; and four sons, Richard M. of Bakersfield, CA, Raymond M. of Martinsburg, WV, Paul L. of Laurel, MD, and Douglas G. of Tuscon, AZ; and 11 grandchildren.Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, March 31, at 1 p.m. Interment private.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Downs
April 3, 2011
Doug & Kathleen,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you God's comforting presence to carry you through.
Peace be with you,
Joyce Prince
CAPT USPHS
Ken and Amakelech Secord
April 1, 2011
Doug, We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Fond memories of your mother will always be with you, and those memories will often be a comfort to you.
Ann Marie Apple
March 31, 2011
Doug, Kathy, Cameron, and Kyle,
We will keep you in our prayers. While your mom is no longer here, your memories will always be with you.
Love,
Ann Marie, Jim and all the other apples
March 31, 2011
Richard,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
You and I have seen many soldiers come and go on foreign soil, but when that loss takes place at home we ask our selves why? Only God knows! Be strong and remember the good times. Your mother will be watching you. Make her proud of you and know that someday you will meet in a better place.
JAMES G. KALIS
MAJ, US ARMY (RET)
March 31, 2011
Dear Doug and Kathleen,
Sorry for your loss. With deep sympathy.
Harry Koerner
Matt, Laura, Mary and Megan Mongelli
March 31, 2011
Doug, Kathy, Cameron, Kyle and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May you cherish the fond memories of Elaine.
Katie and Alexis Ihndris
March 31, 2011
Dear Doug, Kathy, Cameron, Kyle and Family,
We were so sorry for your loss. Your mother/grandmother was a wonderful woman. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2011
Doug, Kathy, Cameron, and Kyle,
we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life of your Mom and Grandmother. Elaine lived a full and active life and will surely be missed by all.
With all our love,
Bob, Linda and Sami
Marianne Whittington
March 30, 2011
Dear Paul, Gloria, Amanda, Alycia, and Monica. Keep your beautiful memories of Miss Elaine in your hearts. With deepest sympathy.
Linda Jo Belsito
March 29, 2011
Doug, Kathleen, Kyle, and Cameron,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort knowing family and friends are here for you at this time. CAPT Linda Jo Belsito
Ana Marie, Mark, Emily and Philip Wines
March 29, 2011
Doug, Kathleen, Kyle and Cameron,
May the love of those around you,
help you through the difficult days ahead. With our sincerest sympathy.
Wayne and Kathy Frizzelle
March 28, 2011
Paul, Gloria, and Chicas -- It was with great sadness we learned of the passing of your mother/grandmother. May your many memories sustain you in your time of grief and provide you with many happy walks down Memory Lane!
Pam Cook
March 28, 2011
I will miss you and whenever I see a purple orchid I will think of you and have a smile in my heart.
Missy Brewer
March 28, 2011
Doug, Kathy, Kyle and Cameron,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother. Losing a parent is hard but you have a great support system in the Mongelli clan. We will pray for your continued strength at this difficult time.
Missy and Elliott
March 28, 2011
Doug, Kathy, and family,
Please accept our deepest sypmathy and condolences on the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you in this time of your sorrow.
Tom and Darlene Mongelli
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