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JAMES SMITH Obituary
JAMES RICHARD SMITH
On Thursday, June 21, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dolores A. Smith of 59 years; father of Susan (Michael) Kowalski, Donna (Donald) Murray, James (Kim) Smith, Mary (David) Sherman, Bernard (Becky) Smith, Joseph Smith, Steven (Christine) Smith, Cecilia (David) Capacchione and Michael (Allison) Smith. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring on Monday, June 25 from 10 to 10:30 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanne Sims "Gill"
July 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Don & Lois Coyne
June 26, 2012
Our sincere condolences. We have lost a dear friend. His example was, and still is, an inspiration to dads, and parishioners of St. Bernadette's, and the surrounding area. He will be rememered at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
DAVID GILL
June 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brandi Smith
June 24, 2012
Never ending love for the man of my dreams! Thank you for so MANY great memories and being the best grandfather anyone could ever imagine!
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