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Thomas Gibbs Obituary
GIBBS THOMAS EDWARD GIBBS On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Catherine V. Gibbs; father of Richard (Eileen), Patrick (Felecia) and Virginia Gibbs. Also survived by three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 26, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, August 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. 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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for Thomas Gibbs
Peter Fenzel
August 25, 2010
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7). Our loss is heaven's gain.
Love,
Peter
Bill and Roxanne Treacy
August 25, 2010
Ginny, so sorry to learn of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom, and the rest of your family.
Harold and Betty Jo Rex
August 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 23, 2010
Richard Sorry to hear of your dads passing. You are in our prayers. Jim & Amy Petiprin
Don & Fran Snyder
August 23, 2010
Dear Richard, Eileen, and Family - We were sorry to hear of the death of your father. May the Lord be with you and comfort you in your time of sadness.
With love,
Michele Schultz
August 22, 2010
Eileen and Richard - so sorry to learn of your father's passing. What a good long life he had - but no matter how long the life, the passing is always difficult. Know you are in my prayers. Michele Schultz
Linda Tracy-Stephens
August 22, 2010
Virginia --- Mom (Agnes Tracy) and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom during this time.
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