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MARGARET O'BOYLE Obituary


MARGARET KARRAS O'BOYLE  
On Sunday, June 10, 2012, of Rockville, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. O'Boyle; two brothers, William E. Chesser (USA) and William Karras; one daughter, Alice Elaine (Bunny) Koehler Shea; and two sons-in-law, Bobby Koehler and Mark Shea. She is survived by her son, Ernie O'Boyle and daughter-in-law, Lou O'Boyle; grandchildren, Shawn Koehler, Tracy Ackerman, Nancy Walker, Patrick O'Boyle, Angela Armstrong, and Ernest O'Boyle, Jr, and their families, including eight wonderful great-grandchildren. Mrs. O'Boyle enjoyed a long successful career with the federal government and generously shared her artistic talents with those she loved so dearly. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m; where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 12, 2012.

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Lamb's

June 29, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
The Anne & Earl Lamb Family

Henry & Melinda Moser

June 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mum Mum's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bev and John Greason

June 12, 2012

May you find comfort in your fond memories of Margaret. Peace be with you.

Jane, Mike & Alex Thompson

June 12, 2012

Ernie, Lou and the rest of Aunt Margaret's family,

We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Margaret's passing.It was certainly unexpected. If there's anything we can do, please let us know.

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