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CATHERINE TRAINA Obituary
CATHERINE BURLEY TRAINA "Dumpy"
Passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Washington Hospital Center with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on July 23, 1941 in Westminster, Maryland. She worked for Verizon until her retirement in 1991. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, John Traina, two daughters, Denise (Gladden) Austin and Kelly Gladden; one son-in-law, Ronald Austin and a host of family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations in Catherine''s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for CATHERINE TRAINA
Kelly Gladden
September 26, 2021
Hi mom,
You are light and love. You are in the heavenly realms with dad, our step-father. John. The life that you have lived out through Christ Jesus with dad looks so beautiful even from here. I will always carry you and dad in my heart!
Charles Hall
April 4, 2016
To The Traina - Gladden Family:
I pray that the God we love and serve will wrap His arms of protection around you during these difficult times.
Barbara Bias-Bowman
March 7, 2016
It was painful news for me two days ago to hear of Dumpy's death. Please know how very sorry I am for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy is offered to you. I will always cherish the memories of the four years that we spent as roommates at Morgan State College.
Jean Austin
March 4, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of Dumpy's passing. We were college classmates at Morgan, Class of '63. John, you were the love of her life. She loved you and the girls so much. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Jean
Rivka
February 18, 2016
I greatly enjoyed working with Catherine in our Sunday ESL program. Her smile and hug always warmed my heart. My sincere condolences to all the family.
February 18, 2016
On behalf of Collins Funeral Home, let me express to you and your family and friends our deepest sympathy and offer our condolences in the loss of Catherine Burley Traina. If there is anything we can do to help you on this journey and in this process, please do not hesitate to call or contact us. I am praying for you and your family. Blessings, Rev. Keith Miller (Staff Chaplain, Collins Funeral Home)
Ike & Angalean Costley
February 17, 2016
As your loved one rests in God's embrace, May your heart be blessed with healing grace.
Robin (Hall) Hayes
February 15, 2016
Denise,
My sincere condolences to you during this difficult time.
Karen Favreau
February 15, 2016
So sorry to hear of death of dear Catherine. Glenn & I had the pleasure of having Thanksgiving family dinner together in Nov at Bill & Joyce's home. May she rest in peace with our Lord. Deepest Sympathy, Favreau Family and Aaron & Jenna Bell
February 14, 2016
May the God of comfort be with your family during this difficult time
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