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MARGARET BOURBON Obituary


MARGARET A. BOURBON (Age 77)  
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert S. Bourbon, Sr.; mother of Mary Patricia O'Connell, Ellen M., Robert S., Jr., Thomas G. (Kelly Eyler), M. Theresa (Kevin Flatley) and Julie A. Bourbon; grandmother of Colleen, Katherine and Kyra; sister of the late James P. Lillis, Jr.; cousin of Cecelia Pappas. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 4 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 2, 2012.

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Kay Stephens

August 8, 2012

Ellen,
May God Bless you and your family.
Kay Stephens
Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition

Heather Gerum

August 6, 2012

Dear Julie and family,

Please accept our deepest condolences. We hope you are able to find peace and the strength to get through this difficult time in the beautiful memories of your mother's life.

Sincerely,

Brent Schrader and Heather Gerum

August 6, 2012

We have so many wonderful memories of time spent with the Bourbon family. Thinking of you with love and prayers always, The LaVie's xoxo

August 5, 2012

Dear Ellen & Bourbon Family, Our sincere condolences. We made a donation in honor of the memory of your mother, to our church - as they have projects rebuilding homes and helping others in need and in disaster areas. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Sharon Haas & family

Melissa, Dave and Nadia Shrager

August 4, 2012

Dear Julie and Family,
We offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,

James Deshotels

August 3, 2012

Julie, and all -- my prayers & condolences for Margaret, that she enjoy the light of God's face. I'm remembering her in my prayers & at the altar. You all are especially in my prayers at this time of loss.

Julie Manus

August 3, 2012

Julie and family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris and Christine John

August 2, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris and Christine John

August 2, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you and your family close in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Bluestein

August 2, 2012

Dear Ellen (and Bourbon Family):
My sincerest condolences. Take comfort in your family and friends. They will see you through.

Maureen & George & Family O'Connell

August 2, 2012

Sweet friend, rest in peace! Our deepest condolences to all the family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow and may your precious memories sustain you in the days ahead.

Merrill Schwartz

August 2, 2012

To Julie and the Bourbon Family:

I'm sorry for your loss. I know you mourn your mother's passing, but are comforted by the thought that she is at peace. Take comfort, too, in knowing that you provided loving care.

Merrill

August 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You know that are parent's are up there now playing scrabble.
Love, The McShalley Family

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