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GEORGE O'BRIEN Obituary
GEORGE BURNS O'BRIEN
On Tuesday, April 17, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Doris M. O'Brien; father of Kathleen Ann (Robert) Volz, and Mary Ellen (Thomas) O'Keefe; grandfather of Gregory, Sean, Kelly, Erin, Patrick, Michael and Matthew; great-grandfather of Kiley, Madelyn, Shane, and Colin; brother of Margaret O'Brien and Helen (Robert) McCullum; cousin of James (Vickie) Millett. 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 Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town National Headquarters, 200 Flanagan Blvd., P.O. Box 6000, Boys Town, NE 68010 or Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Mardi Maher
May 1, 2012
Dearest Peggy and Family:
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
in this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread,
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand:
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
With deepest sympathy,
St. Michael the Archangel Sodality
Silver Spring, MD
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Kate Lewis
April 19, 2012
Dear Doris ,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear sweet and loving husband George. You two have watched me grow up in the parish and prayed for me while I was ill and in pain. It breaks my weak heart to know that George who I loved like another grandpa has died. He was always so kind to me. He always had a witty smile,loved to hug me and was always a dear precious friend to me and to my family when ever we spoke to one an other before or after Mass. I'm gonna miss his sense of humor especially when the people at church were to bring up the gifts,George always made it fun. I was so sad when I heard he had Cancer and I was wishing to God he would of lived longer instead he will be greeted by Jesus Christ in the Heavenly Gates soon. If you ever need anything at all my family and I are always there for you.George will never be forgotten he will be close to my heart and soul for keeps. I loved him and I love you Doris. George may you Rest in Peace . I will miss you but, I will always love you. There are no goodbyes but, I'll see you later. I'm so sad that I'm unable to attend his funeral and I didn't know of his passing until a few minutes ago. I would of missed choir rehearsal to be with you Doris. I'm sorry I was unable to attend his Wake tonight. If you need me feel free to call me at 240-678-3623 . God bless you and your family. Once again I'm sorry for your loss.
All my love with hugs and kisses.
Kate Lewis
Kathleen Bradley
April 19, 2012
Kathleen, prayers are with your family .
April 19, 2012
Dear Doris and family:
I was deeply saddened to learn that George died. Accept by condolances at this diffucult time.
Sincerely, Michael C. Giaquinto
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