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Joan Wade Obituary
JOAN THOMFORDT WADE
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Menlo Park, CA. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Wade; mother of Adrienne Marie Wade and Denise Dorelle Wade; daughter of Grace and the late Henry Thomfordt; sister-in-law of Ron and Lynn La Boda. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Audubon Society, www.audubon.org, Hospice of Frederick County, www.hospiceoffrederick.org, or to PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) www.pawssf.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Judy Singley
April 21, 2011
Dear Tom, Adrienne and Denise,
We hope to be at Joan's memorial on 14 May.
Love to all,
Judy & Dwayne
Norman Covert
April 3, 2011
Tom and daughters. I am so sorry to hear the sad news. She was a wonderful lady and I am honored to have known her. Her battle has been an ordeal endured with her usual strength. I am confident the Lord has taken her to his loving care. My warmest wishes to each of you.
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