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MARY JOSEPH Obituary


  
MARY ELISABETH "BETTY" JOSEPH  
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Michael C. Joseph, Sr.; mother of Michael C. (KayKay) Joseph, Jr.; grandmother of Lindsay, Kevin, Benjamin and Mikey. Predeceased by her brothers Jimmy, Gene and John Hughes. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, July 23, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to Kayleigh Anne Bowman Memorial Guardian Angel Scholarship, 5016 Sunflower Dr., Rockville, MD 20853.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 2012.

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Anna & Ben Colandreo

July 23, 2012

Dearest Mike, KK, & Family,
Ben and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, and we pray that God will give all of you the strength to get through this time of grieving.
Your loved one will always live in your hearts and memories no matter how much times goes by, and only her body has left you.
Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
You are all in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts.
May God bless you all.
Sending you both tons of love and hugs.

Ben & Anna Colandreo

July 23, 2012

Dearest KK and Mike,
Mr "C" & I were so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that this is a particular hard time for you Mike.
We must remember that both your Mom and Dad are now together again, & that they are where they have prepared to go their entire life.They are with Jesus, Mary, the Saints, & all of their relatives & friends who have died before them.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences, & please let us know if there is anything we can do for either of you.
You are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Love you both.

Dieneke de Bruijne

July 22, 2012

Dear Mike, KK and their children.
Please except my condolances by the passing away from Betty, your (step)mother and grandmother. I will remember her as a very good and nice lady. Allways very interested in others. I loved the visits with Tine to your parents and will remember them as good people.
May i wish you strength now and good memories of her. God bless you all.
Love to you, Dieneke de Bruijne.

Tine Hughes

July 21, 2012

In my mind I celebrate Betty's life and remembering the wonderful visits we had. The discussions about politics and books. The fun times shopping and going out for lunch and later the phone calls. She will be surely missed. We loved her.

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