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Robert Shipp Obituary
ROBERT FRANCIS SHIPP (Age 84)
On Tuesday, November 16, 2010, of Selbyville, DE. Beloved husband of Mary McAndrews Shipp; father of Pamela, Mark (Denise),Veronica Pallia (Michael) and John; grandfather of Victoria and Rachel Shipp, Jillian and Robert Pallia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, November 19 at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Carolyn Berg
November 21, 2010
Dear Mary and family. Bob was a wonderful person. It was a gift to be able to call Bob a friend. I will treasure all the wonderful memories of him.. He was always so kind during my driving "stop overs" Carolyn Naples Fl. .
Sheila & Bryan Barnard
November 21, 2010
In loving memory of a lovely man who always put a smile on our faces. Bob will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Our thoughts are with all the family. God bless.
November 20, 2010
Mary, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Love, Ayse and Donald Green
Andy Hawkins
November 19, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all the family. The world has lost a great man.
Alison Salvatori
November 18, 2010
We are all thinking of you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Love from, Veronica's Kirkwood playgroup (Alison, Amber, Katie, Lara and Michelle)
Barbara Graham
November 18, 2010
Mary & Family,
I will always remember what a wonderfully,kind person Cousin Bob was. We always will remember his smiling face and treasure the times we were able to spend together with him. He will live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We were all blessed to have known him.
-(Cousin)Barbara, Rick, Julia and Veronica (Goody) Graham
November 18, 2010
Mary, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers ......... Frank & Ann Monk (Selbyville, De)
Chuck Crosby
November 18, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Percy Goody
November 18, 2010
I will always remember Bob for over fifty years of good martinis and good conversation. We discussed just about every world problem, from global warming to changing flat tires. We probably didn't solve anything, but we had a wonderful time trying. I will miss my cousin. Love from Percy and Donna
Nancy Sullivan
November 18, 2010
Pam & Family,
So sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Best, Nancy Sullivan & Cemal Shener and Family
Nancy Sullivan
November 18, 2010
Pam and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Nancy Sullivan & Cemal Shener and family
Bill & Joan Fahie
November 18, 2010
Deepest sympathy to Mary and family.
Chris and Lisa Graham
November 17, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Suzanne Luke
November 17, 2010
May he rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. Our hearts and love to all of the family. Bob will continue to be in daily prayers.
With sympathy,
Don & Suzanne
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