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DORIS ROPER Obituary
DORIS SPONSLER ROPER (Age 84)
On Friday, April 4, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edwin A. Roper, III; loving mother of Jeanne R. Fanning, Karen M., John M., Stephen D. and the late Edwin F. Roper; cherished grandmother of Courtney and Jade Fanning, and Ely and Lauren Roper. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Ray & Carol Armstrong
April 9, 2014
Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.
Tammy
April 8, 2014
John and family,
I send my condolences to you and family. May your mom rest in peace and may you be at peace with her passing.
Kelly McKenna
April 8, 2014
Steve I just heard of your moms passing so sorry for your loss ..we r thinking of you and Ellen and the kids at this sad time ... May she rest on peace .. She was a wonderful woman ... McKenna family
Beth Cohen Posada
April 7, 2014
Thinking of you at this time. May you find comfort in all your loving memories.
Beth Cohen Posada
April 7, 2014
Thinking of you at this time and always. May you find comfort in all your lasting memories.
April 7, 2014
Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. Doris loved her family and was so proud of her children and grandchildren. May your memories given you comfort and your faith provide you with much peace now and always.
Pete, Annette, Sarah and Mark Grzybinski
(Ellen's sister)
Ethelee Hewitt Nalls
April 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
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