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FRED BOOS Obituary
FRED JOSEPH BOOS (Age 95)
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joan Boos; devoted father of Kathy (Dennis) Parnell, Fred (Nancylee) Boos, II, Brad (Rita) Boos and Dr. Deborah Boos; grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of five. Cherished by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to My Brother's Keeper, P.O. Box 25169, 4207 Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD 212229 or St. Jude's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Dee Dee Fusco
May 21, 2014
Dear Joan and family,
Just reaching out as a past Maine Cherry Blossom Princess (1981) to offer our thoughts and prayers. Please know the Maine State Society is thinking of you and your family. Warmly, Dee Dee (Thibodeau) Fusco
J B
May 19, 2014
May the family of Fred J. Boos find comfort by drawing close to God through prayer. James 4:8
Sandra Mcleod
May 19, 2014
Rest in Peace my friend.
May 19, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Nick Jones
May 19, 2014
Am so sorry for your loss. Fred will long be remembered by the Maine State Society.
McCarthy
May 19, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)
Matthew
May 19, 2014
May the God of all comfort be with you.
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