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Ellen Strickland Obituary
ELLEN MARY STRICKLAND
On Sunday, November 13, 2011, of Lewes, DE. Beloved wife of the late Harold Strickland; mother of Sallie Wintrich, Martha Strickland, Joan Humphrey and Amy McDonald; sister of Lois Marley, Wayne Smith and the late Kathleen Lucey. Also survived by six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Friday, November 18, at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or www.delawarehospice.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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November 18, 2011
Amy, Holly, Jamie, and family: So sorry to hear about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you now. Love you, sue bruce
Kimberly Lewis
November 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gwenn Marley
November 15, 2011
Sally, Martha, Joan, Amy
My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss.
I celebrate Aunt Ellen's life, her strength, compassion, creativity, and her ability to find humor in situations to make others feel at ease. She influenced so much of what we are today and lives on in our memories. I love your mom and always will. Gwenn
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