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ALFRED ASPLAND Obituary


  
ALFRED JOHN ASPLAND (Age 87)  
On Monday, June 13, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Elizabeth G. Aspland; father of Cathy Linda Lynch (John) and Richard C. Aspland (Pamela); grandfather of Robyn Dubois and Eric Aspland; great-grandfather of Reese and Emery Dubois; brother of Mary Drew. Also survived by one niece and two nephews. Alfred was a former U.S. Marine, a 32nd degree Mason, and was very active in professional trade associations and in church leadership for many years. Relatives and friends may call at Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, June 20 from 10 to 10:30 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Jun. 16 to Jun. 18, 2016.

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June 21, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the family of Alfred on you loss . May the hope of seeing him again in paradise console the sorrow in your hearts. John 6:40 -

John Bartell

June 20, 2016

We were very sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a great friend and neighbor. We are very sorry for your loss

June 19, 2016

May you find strength and comfort in each other during this difficult time.

We will miss Al's great sense of humor.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Rob and Tamara Hughes

Cathy and John B.

June 19, 2016

Sending our love and prayers during this sad time.

B T.

June 18, 2016

As time passes may you continue to rely on God to give you the strength needed to cope with your loss. Knowing that God cares for us is a great source of comfort. (1Peter5:7)

B. T.

June 18, 2016

As time passes may you continue to rely on God to give you the strength needed to cope with your loss. Knowing that God cares for us is a great source of comfort. (1Peter5:7)

Dorothy

June 18, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength - Psalms 146:5,6

June 17, 2016

This is very sad news. He will be missed by all.

Vanna DiFrancesco Reckendorf

June 16, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time.

N. S.

June 16, 2016

June 15, 20
Sincere condolences Aspland family. May the God of comfort give you peace and strengthen and sustain you to cope wth the loss of your loved one. Psalm 94: 17-19

Edward Jezak

June 16, 2016

My sympathy to Betty and the family. Al had a full life. Unfortunately he suffered a lot toward the end. May he rest in peace.

Paulette Bunker

June 16, 2016

Deepest Sympathies to all who loved and will miss Al. Special heartfelt condolences to his sweet Betty. Al & Betty are inseparable...as it was here on earth and as it will be in heaven.

June 16, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you continue to cherish the memories you have and remember that God is there for us like it tells us at 1 Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

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