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Ellen Breen Obituary
Ellen Cecilia Breen (Age 98)
On Monday, May 30, 2016, of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late, John M. Breen, Sr.; mother of Paula Breen, Ann Enkiri and John M. Breen; grandmother of Rebecca Blatt, Laura Enkiri, Clare Kelly, Paul Enkiri, Anthony, Sean and Sarah Breen; great-grandmother of Oliver and Lila; sister of Alice Catherine Barrett, Michael Cannon, the late Robert Cannon, and the late Julia Clark. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, St. Gabriel''s Chapel, Potomac, MD on Friday, June 10 at 1 p.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Social Services Agency Hospice, 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852 or to the Catholic University of America Fund, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20064. www.CollinsFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Breen
Cathy Barrett
June 10, 2016
Paula, Ann Marie and John,
My heart is with you this day, I wish I could be there to hold you and tell you how much I love you, please know that I always think of you and have you in my prayers. With much love and affection. Aunt Cathy.
Hershey Schloss
June 10, 2016
Ellen was a wonderful, lovely and gracious woman who will always hold a special place in my heart. Enjoyed my visits with her at The Devon in Wilmington. Wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Florence Clark
June 9, 2016
Sending thoughts of comforting peace to you all, Ellen's children and grandchildren.
June 9, 2016
LEAN UPON GOD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME 1PET. 5:7
June 8, 2016
Ellen was a joy to visit even if was just a few minutes at a time and we will miss those moments. Our joy now is knowing she is in the welcomed arms of all the heavenly angels.
Al & Estelle Slivka
Jay Barrett
June 7, 2016
We will miss Ellen tremendously but we know she is having a blast at 530. All our love to Paula, Ann and John. Jay and Laura and the rest of the Barrett clan which enjoyed some many fun times with the Breen clan-- and in fact still do from time to time.
N. S.
June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Condolences Breen family. Losing a loved one in death is very painful. God feels your pain and he will comfort you and give you peace. Psalm 94:17-19
June 6, 2016
God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116 : 15. EJC. GA.
June 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Aunt Ellen always had a special place in my life and heart.
Love Cay Ellen
Nora Neilson
June 6, 2016
Paula, Ann & John - know you are in our prayers and we are thinking of you at this difficult time. With Love, Nora and Ron.
June 6, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. May memories bring you comfort. Matthew 5:4 says Happy are those who mouth since they will be comforted . J.E Maryland
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