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Patricia Grunfelder Obituary


PATRICIA J. GRUNFELDER  
On Sunday, November 28, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Conrad Grunfelder, Jr. Born April 11, 1914 to the late James F. and Mary A. (nee Fitzgibbon) Dalton in Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her three brothers and five sisters. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Silver Spring for over 50 years. Patricia worked for Safeway for 38 years in the Washington, DC area. She and her husband traveled extensively. Her hobbies included bowling, Scrabble and numerous outdoor activities. She is survived by generations of nieces and nephews in whom she inspired a deep love of family, faith and generous spirit. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Marian Fathers, 3885 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com   

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2010.

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Katherine Mize

December 3, 2010

I remember my aunt jody very warmly, my mother's (genevieve) sister who always stayed in touch with us by sending us beautiful christmas,graduation,marriage gifts. Although I did not see her or keep in touch I will always remember her loving me through her generous gifts. She was a special aunt to us all...Katherine Anne Mize(formerly Headington formerly Smith) [email protected]/ I am grateful that my brother Tom was able to be there for connie and jody! The Dalton family has a complete reunion in Heaven now..

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