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Joan Boicourt Obituary
JOAN F. BOICOURT August 1, 1926 - August 4, 2011
On Thursday, August 4, 2011. Of Silver Spring, MD. Joan Boicourt was born in Floral Park NY. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Boicourt for 49 years; loving mother of Kathleen Goldstein, Edward Boicourt Jr., Gerard Boicourt, James Boicourt, and Irene Curry. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and her sister, Patricia Cotignola.Joan was a respected Artist and Art Teacher in the community, worked in the Washington Art Institute under Alexander Giampietro, high school Art Teacher in the 1970's and 80's, longtime leader and member of the Women's Art Exchange in Montgomery County, MD and Docent at Glenview Mansion in Rockville, MD.Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring MD, 20902 on Wedensday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations be made in Joan's name to the ALS Association, 7507 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855 or online www.alsa.org/donate/www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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August 13, 2011
Gerry,
May the memories of your Mom give you comfort. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Pegi Reese Silver Spring, MD
Maria Zuniga
August 7, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
August 6, 2011
Joan was a wonderful parishioner at St. Andrew's. I will miss seeing her each week. Please be assured of my prayers and the prayers of the parish for her and for your family. May she rest in peace.
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