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MADELINE WEST Obituary
MADELINE ROSE JIRON WEST (Age 88)
On Thursday, October 24, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Madeline Rose Warren, John Eugene West, III (Sharon A.), Maureen West McCarthy (Michael); grandmother of Anthony Warren, Wendy Pace, Shannon Hogeback, Natalie Heinbaugh, Travis, Matthew and Katherine McCarthy; sister of the late Robert, Gloria and William Jiron. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. West lovingly owned and operated Loving Care Day Care Center for 40 years, thereby, touching the lives of many children and their families. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at St. John Episcopal Church, 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, October 28 at 11 a.m. Entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Manor Nursing and Rehab. Center, c/o Providence Hospital Foundation or to Joe Gibbs Youth for Tomorrow. www.youthfortomorrow.orgwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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October 31, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
love and prayers Charlie & Faith
October 31, 2013
Mrs. West took care of both my children in the 90's for many years. She was a very special lady and my children adored her. God bless and thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Speers/Gorman Family
October 29, 2013
Mrs. West took care of our daughter, Amy in 1977. She attended Amy's wedding 12 years ago. Mrs. West was a wonderful caring lady. Our sympathies to her family. Sincerely, The Todd family
Judy Goldfield
October 28, 2013
Madeline was a wonderful neighbor and a special woman! May she rest in peace.
October 26, 2013
My condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all comfort "without fail show you favor at the sound of your outcry; as soon as he hears it he will actually answer you." Isaiah 30:19 Soon God will swallow up death forever. There will be no more pain or sorrow.
October 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
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