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JOAN BROWN Obituary
JOAN BERRY BROWN
On February 17, 2014. Beloved wife of her late husband, Jim; daughter of her late parents, Cecilia and John Berry. Mother of Stephany (Donn Johnson), Jim (Christina), Tom (Jenni), Lisa (Dennis McCarthy), Bill (Barbara) and Michael (Angie Gan). Sister of Charles Berry (Pam), Evaleen Walton (Buddy) and Joe Berry (Fran) and the now-deceased Alice, George, Grace and Father Bill. Grandmother of Megan, Molly, Lily, Kevin, Andy, Emily, Bethany, Billy, Matthew, Elizabeth, Julie, Bridgette and Mary.Visitation will be on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, Maryland. A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15663 Norbeck Boulevard, at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 21st. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOAN BROWN
February 24, 2014
May the God of all Comfort be with your family and friends, in this their time of need.
Marie Langan Duclos
February 23, 2014
My sympathy to all the Browns and Berrys. Joan & Father Bill were in Scranton a few years ago and we had a nice visit at the glass museum in White Mills.
Mary Beth Langan
February 23, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown and Berry families. From the family of Jack Langan - Emma, Anne Marie, Therese and Mary Beth Langan in Detroit, Michigan
john&joann PUTMAN
February 22, 2014
joan was a great neighbor at leisure world john and joan had a lot of good laughs together.she will really be missed with her great smile and humor.john and jo ann putman
February 22, 2014
Sad news. I sure did love her like a second mother.Even if she did have to yell at us neighborhood kids a time or two, even when we knew it was always those darn Brown boys fault, I the innocent of course...she was a great lady.
Love to all the Browns,
Liz Tubiolo Hughes
S Browning
February 21, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss and sorry I was unable to give my condolences in person. Peace be with your family. Susan browning
Lee-Anne Eldridge
February 21, 2014
Remembering your mother fondly and all the fun times back in the day. The Eldridge family, Mary Jane, Steve & Lee-Anne.
Anne Tubiolo
February 20, 2014
I feel very lucky to have known your Mom and will remember her fondly. I am so sorry for your loss.
February 20, 2014
May our Heavenly Father give your family peace and strength to endure this very difficult time (1 Pt. 5:7).
Leacia Hollmann
February 20, 2014
My deepest sympathies.
February 20, 2014
Our deepest sympathy from your Langan family cousins.
Ellen,Marie,Sheila,and Pete.
Kip Jawish
February 20, 2014
Our Prayers are with you and your family.
February 20, 2014
My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. I hope you find comfort in God through prayer. (Psalm 65:2)
Kathy Cohen
February 20, 2014
So sorry to hear we have lost Joan. I knew her as a beloved glass collector and friend. Condolences to you, we will miss her.
February 19, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
Joan, Gloria, Preston & Mary Costa Rica 2010
Preston Welsh
February 19, 2014
So sorry to hear about my dear friend Joan. Sending good thoughts and prayers from Costa Rica.
Shelia King
February 19, 2014
May God grant the family peace and comfort in this time of sorrow (2Cor. 1: 2, 3).
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