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RITA LYONS Obituary
RITA W. LYONS
On Thursday, January 10, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Michael Lyons; mother of Patricia L. (Michael Doellman) Lyons; sister of Joseph and Leo (Joan) Weisgerber; sister-in-law of Carlos Cloninger; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring MD (Complimentary Valet Parking) on Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 23 at 10 a.m. (if attending, please assemble at the Administration Building by 9:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOME, 71 'O' Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for RITA LYONS
Dee & Billy Lyons
January 24, 2013
Ours prays are with you and you will always be in our heart. for you were a very special aunt
January 18, 2013
Pat - my sympathies and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your quilting friend, Sharon Pinka
Judy Slight
January 18, 2013
The World's loss and Heaven's gain.
January 18, 2013
Your Mom was not only the greatest volunteer I ever had Holy Cross Hospital but a dear friend to me and to our mother. We are so sorry for your loss and the world has loss a wonderful person.
Larry and Judy Slight, St. Augustine, FL.
John and Nancy Cowan
January 17, 2013
Having lived with Bill and Rita as our near "across the hall" neighbors at Riderwood Village, we feel special losses. In so many ways Rita and Bill shared their love and marvelous sense of humor with us and our beloved pet, Reddy. We will cherish our many memories of the Lyons and their infectious smiling faces. We are assured that family members who know their loss so intimately will be comforted even as Rita and Bill worked so intensely in their time to comfort and care for the needs of others.
Sue Van Der Horn
January 16, 2013
Pat,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Are thoughts are with you and Mike.
Alison Curtis
January 15, 2013
The grave is but a covered bridge, leading from
light to light, through a brief darkness.
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Rest in peace, Aunt Rita. You will always be in my heart, and I hope to live my life the way you lived yours; full of grace and compassion.
Ann Oberg Rabinowitz
January 15, 2013
It was a true joy to visit with Rita on my trips to Washington. She was always giving, lively, and engaged in the present. Her fun sense of humor about herself and others was wonderful. The stories she shared with me about my mother, Bee Oberg, meant so much to me. I am sure her death is such a loss to her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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