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CHARLOTTE DARVICH Obituary
CHARLOTTE A. DARVICH (nee Dunaway)
Charlotte A. (nee Dunaway) Darvich, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was known for her positive spirit, finding the best in every person and happiness in every situation. She was born in Hollywood but raised in the Washington area, graduating from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1960. One of her proudest accomplishments was graduating from the Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing (formerly part of Sibley Hospital) in 1964, which started her life-long passion for nursing. She was known for her compassion and skills as a nurse, serving in the maternity ward, ER and operating rooms in hospitals across the country, including McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford, Ohio, and most recently Holy Cross Hospital and Anne Arundel Medical Center in Maryland. Charlotte was also a quiet adventurer, who travelled around the world and was adopted by her husband's country of Iran as a kindred spirit. She was also proud of her Swedish heritage. She loved the ocean, animals and the color blue. She is survived by her husband and friend Djamchid, son Khashyar, daughter Ketayoun, son-in-law Joe Albrecht, and granddaughter Soraya Albrecht. Visiting hours will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, March 7, from 12 noon to 1 p.m., where funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Her family will be wearing the color blue in her memory on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to SPCA of Anne Arundel County at 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for CHARLOTTE DARVICH
Parmis
February 28, 2024
Tante Charlotte , we miss you so much. Holidays are not the same without you.
Freda Hudson Ditzler
October 30, 2023
Charlotte was a respected member of the 1964 class of student nurses at the former Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing in Washington DC.
Parmis
February 27, 2021
Rest In Peace
Parmis
February 27, 2021
Miss you so much Tante Charlotte and always love you .
Parmis Darvish
February 27, 2019
Tante Charlotte, l miss you a lot and you are always in my heart. I love you Rest In Peace. Parmis
Susan Clough Boucher
March 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Charlottes family and friends. When we saw Charlotte last May at the LWHSN reunion it was so clear how much she was loved in this life by her family, friends and her classmates from The LWHSN.
She will be remembered
as a gift to those she touched during this life on earth. Pay it forward in her memory.
Brian Eft
March 6, 2015
Feeling so lucky to have known Charlotte if only for a moment-
March 5, 2015
Charlotte,
You were a wonderful person and I have many fond memories at Lucy Webb Hayes. It was great to have you and your daughter come to the 50th reunion. You will be remembered with warmth and compassion. Linda Hiser Hall
March 5, 2015
A true angel! So thankful I got to see her at our reunion.May she rest in peace.
Linda Frazier
Cindy HB
March 5, 2015
The nicest person I have ever know. So grateful that she was a good friend
Cindy HB
Susan Johnston
March 5, 2015
My cherished friend Charlotte. You were truly one of a kind. You will be missed and thought of often. My life was changed having you as a friend.
March 5, 2015
Charlotte was a truly exceptional person. She truly fought the good fight to the end. It was wonderful to see her at the 50th reunion last May. Joyce Theresa Hershey Sheppard, Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing 1964
March 5, 2015
So sorry to hear it. Have great memories of Charlotte when were students at LWHSN We often laughed about having the same first name! She was extremely intelligent; right at the top of our class. My Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to her family.
In Christ,
Charlotte (Rossing) Ortigoza-Tollander
Fred, Mary Jo and Adam Bartnicki
March 5, 2015
Ketayoun - We are deeply sorry for the loss of your mother, Charlotte. Our memories of her are from your wedding in Lake Tahoe and she was a charming woman and we enjoyed her company and positive spirit. You, Joe and Soraya and the rest of your family will be in our prayers at this time of sorrow. - Fred, Mary Jo and Adam.
March 5, 2015
Charlotte's classmate at Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing are very glad Charlotte was able to attend the 50th year graduation anniversary last May. She will be missed. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Parmis and Irandokht Darvish
March 5, 2015
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, still loved, still missed and held so dear." Tante Charlotte we miss you and always love you.
marvin sharp
March 5, 2015
sorry for your loss she will be missed but she is at rest now .
McCarthy
March 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
Jahanshah, Minoo, Donya Darvish
March 5, 2015
We will miss you Charlotte. Thank you for all the love and fun times over the years.
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