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ELIZABETH FANNING Obituary
ELIZABETH TORPEY FANNING
On Sunday, April 7, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Edward J. Fanning; mother of Mary (Edward) Ruprecht, Elizabeth Clarke, Patricia (Steve) Austin and John (Zeny) Fanning; grandmother of Michelle (Andrew) Robinson, Katy Ruprecht, Jennifer Fanning, Kristen Clarke, Steven Austin, Michael Fanning, Catherine Austin, and Kevin Ruprecht; great-grandmother of Kahlei Ruprecht-Moorman, Riyah Fanning, Drew Anne Robinson; sister of Margaret Holcombe, Rita Brennan, and Mary Robertson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or St. Jude Regional Catholic School, 4820 Walbridge Street, Rockville, MD 20853.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle Robinson
April 4, 2019
Grandma,
I think of you every day. I miss you so much. I miss your burnt toast, your annoying kettle whistle, the smell of your house, our sleepovers with the girls, your easy going attitude toward life, and so much more. You taught me to enjoy life and the little things (like ice cream). I try to honor your spirit with many of your things in my home, I speak to Drew about you often. Until we meet again. Love, Michelle
April 17, 2013
Dear Ed and family,Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your wonderful wife & mother. We were very lucky to know you through your sweet Uncle Larry. Take care Eddie. Jim & June Moore, Hoosick Falls, NY
Jaime Roth
April 16, 2013
Dear Uncle Eddie, Nini, Beth, Patty, Johnny and families,
I am so sorry about Aunt Betty's passing. What an amazing woman of faith she was, and an inspiration for me personally, as well as anyone else who was ever on the receiving end of her love and prayers. She will always remain in my heart. My love and prayers go out to all of you!
Much love at this time and always,
Jaime and Lamont Roth, Richie, Maggie and Jimmy
April 12, 2013
Mary and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I pray as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dara Brooks
Mildred Higgins
April 12, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a wonderful, sweet woman and I will be praying for the whole family. Thinking of the great 4th of July picnics your family had. My deepest sympathy.
Elain Flynt
April 11, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 11, 2013
Mary,
We are thinking of you at this sad time. Sorry we have not been in touch to know of your Mom's illness. Will be in touch soon. Take care of yourself.
Richard and Barbara Sale
Mary T Robertson
April 10, 2013
Dear Eddie/Uncle Eddie and family, we know that the grief you are feeling now is a tough thing to handle, but know that we are praying for you and your family during this time of mouring. In time it will ease and we can just remember that young face and beautiful smile accompanied a by voice that sounded like she was 16 years old.
Betty was one of the kindest and sweetest people God ever put on this earth, and, now he has the chance to enjoy her!
We'll always cherish the beautiful memories of Betty, from Mother Mary's thoughts of her on the St. Cecilia's playground to the nights staying up late with her when visiting MD.
God Bless!
Mary T. Robertson and Nephews Mike & Larry Robertson
April 10, 2013
Good memories...we met and prayed with you at St. Judes COL. You invited and hosted us at Hoosick Falls and we shared food, fun, and friendship at its old time ice cream parlor. When we returned to Maryland you welcomed us and our Saturday evenings with you at the Olney Chinese reataurant were special. We will never forget you. You are in our prayers. John and Peggy
-patty
April 10, 2013
The best Mom a girl could have. Thank you for everything!
April 10, 2013
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Cherishing the times we spent with her for many years as our summer next door neighbor. sincerely joe and nancy martelle
Peter Gracyalny
April 10, 2013
God bless her, her husband (Ed) and your whole family
April 10, 2013
Thinking of you, Eddie, and your family, too. We haven't seen Betty since we moved away from St. Jude's, but we have wonderful memories of her sweet smile and lovely disposition. We will keep you both in our prayers! Jean and John Sadler
April 10, 2013
Remembering your great love story today and always.
April 10, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Rick, Stephanie, Alex, Elizabeth
Michelle Robinson
April 10, 2013
Thank you for being you Grandma! I will always keep you in my heart and prayers. I love you.
Lucy Blanchard
April 10, 2013
It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles. God be with you.
Katy Ruprecht
April 10, 2013
You will never be forgotten Grandma you always will be with us in our hearts! We Love You!
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