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Ruth Kenefick Obituary


RUTH ELIZABETH COCKER KENEFICK (Age 95)  
On Tuesday, September 20, 2011, of Mount Airy, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Kenefick; mother of Bruce J. (Rosemary Rhew), Gregory P. (Mary E.), Donald J. (Ann H.), Kevin A., Terrence G. (Carol A.), George J. (Alice J.) Kenefick and Deirdre J. (Timothy D.) Sugrue; grandmother of Gregory P. Jr., Lisa A., Tara J., Khali, Kerri E., Devon R. Kenefick, Lauren N. and Eric M.J. Sugrue. Also survived by seven great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, September 22, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, #350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 22, 2011.

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September 23, 2011

Many decades have passed since I have been in touch with your family. Ruth lived her life that represented the epitome of the true meaning of the word Mother. My deepest sympathy, Joanne Jordan, Charlotte, NC

Brenda Scott

September 22, 2011

Alice, George and family, I'm sorry for the loss of your family member Ruth. You will be in my prayers.
Warmly, Brenda Scott

September 22, 2011

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie Markwood

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