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FRANK LADDBUSH Obituary


  
FRANK E. LADDBUSH, JR. (Age 65)  
On Friday, November 2, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Sheila Laddbush; father of Joseph Laddbush, Ann Marie Buxbaum, Kevin Laddbush and Rita Laddbush; grandfather of Bridget, Joseph, Frankie and Anthony; brother of Jimmy and Johnny Laddbush and Diane LeCompte; father-in-law of Douglas Buxbaum and Litsa Laddbush; son of the late Frank and Mary Laddbush. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus-Rosensteel Council, 9707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, 2012.

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Susan Flashman

October 30, 2020

Hard to believe how much time has passed.
May your memories continue to support you during these strange times.
Susan Flashman

Susan Flashman

November 12, 2012

Dear Laddbush Family and especially Sheila,
The outpouring of reverence for a good man should be the memory you all hold in your heart. After reading the many other condolences, we can only add the Retired Members of LU 26 hope you will stay connected. You know that LU 26 is also your family, too.

Sincerely,
Susan Flashman and Dick Bissell

Kyle Cochran

November 12, 2012

My condolences to the Laddbush family. Frank was a great union brother and did alot for I.B.E.W. Local 26. He will be greatly missed.

Nancy Gladwell

November 9, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I worked with him at the Local for many years, and always enjoyed seeing his face light up when telling me about his grandchildren. Frank had an infectious smile and laugh, and I'm sure he will be missed by many. My heartful sympathy is extended to his family at this difficult time.

November 9, 2012

My condolences to the family.
I'll always remember you Frank with a smile on your face and a hearty laugh to go with it.You were quite the dancer too.I'll always have fond memories of shakin a leg with you.I know you will be missed by many.
Mary

Greg Dodson

November 8, 2012

My condolences to the Laddbush family. I knew Frank for a short time, but knew him to be a very good man and will continue to appreciate his many contributions to IBEW Local 26.

Larry Hogan

November 8, 2012

Frank was my friend and a great Local 26 member. I knew Frank for many years from about the 1960s and will miss him very much. Larry Hogan, Former LU 26 BM & Int. Rep.

Patty Hatfield Jerde

November 8, 2012

I am so very sorry. I am thinking of you all during this sad time.

Jessica and Patrick Ryan

November 8, 2012

Laddbush Family,

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Joe Dabbs & Family

November 8, 2012

Dear Laddbush Family, very sorry for your loss. I knew Frank for thirty years he was a great teacher of life leading by example. He will be missed our prayers are with you.

MARY VORPAHL

November 8, 2012

SHEILA AND FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU SORRY I COULD NOT MAKE THE SERVICE LOVE YOU ALL

November 7, 2012

The Marist Fathers and Brothers would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with the Laddbush family. As you remember, Mary worked with the Marist for a number of years and we continue to remember her as a wonderful and dear friend.
Fr. Ted Keating, sm (Provincial) and the Marist Community of the USA

Dennis and Kathy Chick

November 7, 2012

We are so sorry. Sheila. We are very grateful that we were able to see you and Frank at the family reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Michael Acree

November 6, 2012

I will truly miss him. My condolences to all of his family and friends. I am forever grateful for the unconditional help he offered me thru my apprenticeship and always, always, always being a friendly voice, especially at times when there were no others. Thanks for all of the years of fond memoories.

Stan Kowal & family

November 6, 2012

Very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Prayers to the family. Neighbor and fellow IBEW brother,

Roy Esham

November 6, 2012

Shelia, It has been years but thought of you and Frankie often. Now you are in my prayers.

D. Daniels

November 6, 2012

So sorry to hear this,we always talked when he would come through kitchen at the knights hall, crew #1. He will be missed.

John Vecchiarelli

November 6, 2012

Sorry for your loss, He was a good man

Carolyn & Seamus O'Halloran

November 5, 2012

Sheila,
We are sorry for your loss. Frank was a good and generous man. God bless you and your family.

November 5, 2012

Diane: So sorry for your loss. Sympathy to you and yours...
Ricky Woikoski

November 5, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. His memories will live on forever. May he rest in peace.
Blessings,
Michelle Chervenak (Bussink)

Patty & Neddy Harwood

November 5, 2012

Dear Sheila & Family, we are so sorry for your Loss, Frank was a wonderful loving man and dear friend. You are all in our Prayer's

Patty & Neddy Harwood

November 5, 2012

Sheila, My sympathy for your loss. We will always remember Franke as so much fun at Bethany Beach and his Redskins umbrella. We could always find him on the beach. Those were great family times. Mom and Madge loved him so and Buzz loved talking football with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Annie, JOseph,Kevin and Rita.
Patsy Russell Hatfield , Dallas Tx.

George King

November 5, 2012

Dear Mrs. Laddbush: I am so saddened about your loss of Frank ! I have known Frank for over forty five years and he is truely the real deal in life, with his great smile, his willingness to always help others and just such a GREAT GUY that you could always depend on ! May God give you and family HIS tender grace in this hard time, knowing that Frank is with Christ and is with yall in spirit !

Tony Amoia

November 5, 2012

We grew up in chillum and lost track of
each other as we started our way through life. I do remember his easy going manner and infectious smile.
My condolences to your family.

Myrna Riley

November 5, 2012

Dear Laddbush family,
Words cannot convey the sympathy we feel for your loss. Frank was such a wonderful "gentleman" ...husband,
father,PopPop and a friend to all. Always there to lend a helping hand with a genuine heart and a warm smile. He will be missed and remembered by many. We were all blessed to have known him and he touched each of our lives with his specialness. Love and prayers to all of you. You are a wonderful family and his spirit will live on. Take care of each other~~~Frank will be watching over all of you from Heaven. God Bless! Much Love,
Myrna, Cristin and Tara Riley

Joe McNeill

November 5, 2012

Annie,Doug,Bridget,Joseph and Frankie we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe, Joanne and family. Belfast Ireland

Teresa & Ronnie Woo

November 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!!! Frank was truly a wonderful person... his infectious smile will truly be missed.

Scott Stedman

November 4, 2012

Sheila and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Frank touched many lives in such positive ways.

Respectfully,

Noreen and Scott Stedman

Mike Dorothy

November 4, 2012

Sheila,Ninny,Nonnie and Diane, So sorry for your recent loss. Even sorrier that we lost contact so long ago. Frank was a genuine good guy, great friend and good roomate so many years ago.I'm sure he will be missed greatly. Thanks also Frank for your service in Vietnam.

John Hodges

November 4, 2012

Sheila;
Jean and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been years since we've seen you folks, and that means we remember the Frank of many years ago, is if it was yesterday. While we all change over the years, for me Frank remains the easy going guy who enjoyed life tremedously. Our prayers are with you.

James Handley

November 4, 2012

Shelia,
I am sorry for your loss. I always was after Frank about when he was going to retire. We shared a lot at the Local Union and I will miss him.
The best to you always.
Jim Handley

Greg Haaser

November 4, 2012

I am truly saddened by learning of Frank's death; my condolences go out to his family. I had the pleasure knowing and working with Frank over the years. No matter how long it had been since I last saw Frank, he always greeted me with a hardy hello, as if we had just seen each other a few days ago.

November 4, 2012

Shiela, My thoughts are with you and your family. I know how difficult it is. Remember, it is Ok to cry. Fay

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