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ELEANOR GRAVES Obituary
ELEANOR N. GRAVES (Age 89)
On Saturday, August 30, 2014, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved mother of Leo M. (Donna) Graves, Mary Kathleen (Cliff) Levesque, Gail M. (Charles) Bouffard, Lawrence P. (Donna) Graves, and Patrick F. (Catherine) Graves. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Thursday, September 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, 20832 on Friday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Patricia Tiver
September 12, 2014
Aunt Ellie, One of my favorite people on this earth! Her easy going way and kindness actually made people want to be better. I'm so glad to have known her! I want to extend my deepest sympathy to everyone in the family and all who miss her...but she goes on, in all our actions... She will now be enjoying her stay in heaven, laughing it up, playing cards, putting a smile on everyone's faces! One of My favorites in Heaven!
Mom with her five children
Gail Bouffard
September 9, 2014
Mom-Thank you for being a generous, loving, humble, strong woman of faith who set an example for your family. Your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have been directly influenced by you. What a wonderful legacy. I will keep you close in my heart forever. Love- Gail
Cathy Goodman
September 4, 2014
Thank you Mrs. Graves for all the wonderful times at your house growing up in Chillum. You were a wonderful women and I am so honored to have known you. Many memories will be cherished here. You have touched many lives. Rest In Peace
Priscilla Waynant
September 4, 2014
Leo and Donna-
You took especially good care of your mom these last years of her life. She was blessed to have constnt visits and all of your love. My sympathy for your loss. Priscilla
Karen & Don Richey
September 3, 2014
Truly a kind and loving person and her family was a great sense of joy to her (and with good reason) We only met on a few occasions, but always a memorable time. Her kindness and patience was extraordinary.
Maureen Bartkow
September 3, 2014
I will remember Eleanor fondly as a sweet and dear lady. Earlier on, she would join in the occassional bingo or book club while at Collingswood. I am blessed to have had the pleasure of working with her as part of the Life Enrichment team. I will miss her.
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