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Russell Toms Obituary


  
RUSSELL LOWELL TOMS  
On Sunday, November 6, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Catherine L. Toms; father of Sherron (Ernie) Watkins; stepfather of Ron and Jerry Ceccarelli and Kathy Thompson; grandfather of Ave Scott, Todd Watkins and Julie. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, November 10, 2011, 10 to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 9, 2011.

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Ave Maria Scott

November 10, 2011

Granddaddy,
I will miss you so very much! You and Cathy mean the world to Mike and I. Colby and Jake were so blessed to have such a loving Great-Grandaddy, and I could not have asked for a more wonderful Grandaddy than I had in you!
I love you,
Ave Maria

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