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HELENA WALDO Obituary


HELENA J. WALDO  
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013, of Silver Spring, formerly of College Park and Takoma Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Waldo; mother of Joseph, Jeffrey (Marie), and David (Joan) Waldo; grandmother of Stephen, Daniel, Joanna, Gillian, Ruby, and Thomas. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, August 3, 2013, 9 to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Dr., Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 2, 2013.

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Harry and Crystal Kurek

August 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of dearest Aunt Helena. She provided unconditional love and support in our times of need and will be always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

Arlene & John Toleikis

August 2, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Auntie Helena. She was a beautiful person, and we were lucky to have her in our family.

Ernie Malachowski

August 2, 2013

Our condolences on the loss of my Aunt Helena. I held Uncle Joe and Aunt Helena in high regard. She will be missed by all.

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