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HENRIETTA McGOWAN Obituary


HENRIETTA McGOWAN  
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late William A. McGowan, Jr.; mother of Marianne Hamerski, Susie Prin, John and Michael McGowan; sister of Sr. Anita Joseph, C.S.C. and Joseph Reeves. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on May 15, 2013.

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Danny Anastasi

May 20, 2013

Mike, John and the rest of the McGowans. I am deeply sorry for your loss. No matter how long our parents are with us it is still a void and you are all in my thoughts and prayers....The world lost another great Mom!

Audrey Thurman

May 18, 2013

To the McGowan Family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you. We have fond memories of Hetsy. She was such a wonderful friend & neighbor. May each of you find comfort in your memories of your life together with her.
Sincerely, Audrey (Carder) Thurman (Oakview)

American Heart Association

May 15, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Chuck & Jean Lockerby

May 15, 2013

To the family of Hetsy McGowan,
So sorry to hear of the death of Hetsy, a true friend and former neighbor. She was a very special lady, especially to us. We have many wonderful memories. Our sympathy, prayers and love to you all.
Chuck & Jean Lockerby

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