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EDWARD BARNELL Obituary
EDWARD JOSEPH BARNELL (Age 89)
Of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2017. Son of the late Jennie and Joseph Barnell. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Audrey Maxwell (Barr/Brown) Barnell; his step daughter, Melissa Hurley (Gerry); grandchildren Henry and River Mansueti. "Ed" was born in Brooklyn NY, attended Brooklyn Technical High School, RCA Institute and Hofstra University. As an electronics engineer at AIL on Long Island he designed equipment for NASA's Rosman, NC Satellite Tracking Station during the peak years in the space program as well as monitoring devices for the Skate class of nuclear submarines. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph; sister Dolores (Gay) Healy, as well as nieces Cathy, Mia, Lisa and nephew, Glenn. A nephew, Jed, and niece, Gail, predeceased him. A Celebration of Life service is planned for January 20, 2018 at Grace Episcopal Church,1607 Grace Church Rd., Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to Montgomery Hospice Home Care, 1355 Piccard Drive, Ste. 100, Rockville, MD 20850. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanne Simcock-Thompson
December 5, 2017
Dear Audrey: My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband. It is so difficult to lose a loved one, but keep the memories of his good life strong with you & the family.
CAROLYN STEFANI
December 4, 2017
Dear Audrey,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn Rees Stefani
December 3, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the God of Comfort be with you at this most difficult time.
Teri Giannetti
December 3, 2017
We learned more about Ed from the obituary. What we already knew and valued most about Ed was his kindness, laughing eyes, (which focused on you when we talked to him) and how they sparkled when we sat down and listened to him. What a caring, loving soul. He will be missed. To the family, it is such a loss, but we were blessed to have him for all those years. Unfortunately, it is never enough. Sorrow Does Not Last Forever; Love Does.
Love, Teri and Ron
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