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GLORIA PATTEN Obituary
GLORIA JOSEPHINE PATTEN (Age 93)
On Monday, November 23, 2015, surrounded by her family at Suburban Hospital. She is met in heaven by her beloved husband, Dr. Ralph F. Patten, Sr.; her son, Ralph F. Patten, Jr. and her great- granddaughter, Maureen Erin McFalls. Mother of Christine Becker, William Patten, Michael Patten and Mary Herrmann; mother-in-law of Vincent Becker, Elizabeth Patten, Victor Herrmann and Maureen Patten. Also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Gloria was a long time member of Manor Country Club. She enjoyed bridge and golf but most of all she was a devoted mother. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 2, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Mike & Diane Kelley
November 30, 2015
Such a beautiful person with a gigantic heart - "Mimi" will be sorely missed. Even with her large family, she still had room in her heart for ours. The first comment from our two children was "we lost our third Grandmother". We had great times with backyard bbq's and weekly sojourns to Ferdinand's - those memories will go on. Our condolences to the entire Patten clan - a very special lady has entered Heaven.
Susan Langton
November 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Gloria ...Fond memories of our Mothers day picnics together.... Prayers for all during this time of mourning...
Russell Schalk
November 29, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for the entire Patten family. May God's grace comfort you during this most difficult time.
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