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DOROTHY CONNOLLY Obituary
DOROTHY MARIAN CONNOLLY (Age 94)
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of H. Joseph Connolly, Sr.; mother of Patricia (Joseph) McAlarnen, H. Joseph (Wendy) Connolly, Jr. and Timothy (Anne) Connolly; grandmother of Joseph McAlarnen, Anne-Marie Mullikin, Michelle McAlarnen, Matthew Connolly, Marcella Marshall, Brian Connolly and John Connolly; great-grandmother of Courtney, Emily, Finley and Langley McAlarnen; sister of Sylvia Stubblebine, Elaine Webber, Jean Zimmerman, Sr. Rose Cecilia McCully, CSC and Franklin McCully. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, Friday, September 1, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of the Holy Cross, 407 Bertrand Hall, Notre Dame, IN, 46556 ([email protected]) or Asbury Methodist Village Benevolent Care, 201 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for DOROTHY CONNOLLY
christine coe
September 1, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. May the memories be in your hearts forever:) Rest in Peace Aunt Dorothy. Chris and Steve Coe (Washington State)
Charlena Jordan
September 1, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Johnson
August 31, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
Suzanne Picken
August 30, 2017
Tim and family,
You are in my thoughts. So sorry for your loss.
August 30, 2017
Your mother was such a beautiful person and will be missed by all. May all of your many memories comfort you during this time. Sending healing prayers your way. Love, Jean(Maine)
August 29, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our condolences.
Francine & Blair
August 29, 2017
Our deepest symphony to your family from the Gibbs family. May Dorothy rest in peace.
Penny Gibbs
Joselyn
August 29, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one (Ms Dorothy). May you find comfort from God who comforts us and gives us strength when we are difficult time like this.
August 29, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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