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JAMES DOLAN Obituary
JAMES EDWARD DOLAN (Age 88) USN, (Ret.)
On Friday, June 8, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary M. Dolan; father of James P. (Yasmin) Dolan, William L. (Missy) Dolan, Michael E. (Patti) Dolan, Margy (Dale) Dolan and the late Kathleen A. Dolan; grandfather of Nick, Alex, Lisa and Zoe. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. He was a graduate of St. John's College High School Class of 1942. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, from 12 to 12:30 p.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES DOLAN
June 19, 2012
Our thoughts are with you.
Kristine Kruse
June 14, 2012
To the Dolan family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find the strength to get through this difficult time.
Anne Tryba/John Hale
June 13, 2012
Sending our sincere condolences to the whole family. John and I are with you in spirit today, and sorry we can't be there in Silver Spring to give hugs all around. Our thoughts are with you.
Cindi Ballard-Livesey
June 13, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rocky Wagonhurst
June 13, 2012
Jim,
Know that your dad and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Wagonhurst Family.
Chip Ellinghaus
June 13, 2012
Dear Mrs. Dolan, Bill, Jim, Mike and Margy,
Just arrived back in town to hear the sad news from Doug. But even though he is removed from our sight, we know his light has not gone out.
Chip and Mary Ellinghaus
Kerrie O'Hagan
June 12, 2012
Dear Mrs. Dolan, Margy, Bill, Jimmy and Mike, I was so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing but so glad that I spent time with him recently. He was a larger than life figure for me as I was growing up and I will miss him and his laugh. All my prayers, love and deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Kerrie O'Hagan
June 12, 2012
Mrs. Dolan, Jim, Bill, Mike, Margy,
Our hearts are all with you in your time of grief. Please accept our deepest sympathies. He was a sweetheart of a guy.
With much love,
John Hale
Marcie Bowker
June 12, 2012
To my dear friend, Mary, and to Margy, Mike, Bill and Jimmy, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father. Although many years have passed, I have such good memories of the Dolan family--my best next-door neighbors ever. May God grant you peace at this difficult time. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Marcie
June 12, 2012
Mrs. Dolan and Family,
I am sad to hear about your husband and father. I know my parents always had great times together with you. I send my prayers out to all of you.
Kathleen Walsh Barron.
Russell Stilwell
June 12, 2012
Bill,
My condolences to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts in the coming days...
Deepest sympathy,
June 12, 2012
Bill, Missy and Family
On your 25th wedding anniversary I enjoyed talking with your dad. He was so happy and proud of his family! Love, Karen
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