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Helen Donoghue Obituary
Helen Boehm Donoghue (Age 100)
On Friday, May 27, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Boehm and the late James Donoghue; mother of Carol Murphy and Kenneth Boehm (Natalie) and step-daughter Violet Watts; grandmother of Carolyn, Ann, Eric, Janet, Jeannine, Leslie and Kathy. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Helen was blessed by God throughout her long life. She was a strong believer in education and assisted many. Helen touched a multitude of lives and we are forever grateful.Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, June 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Suzanne Riordan
June 3, 2016
Aunt Helen was my great-aunt, the sister of my grandmother, Mary (Urbaniak) Dolcey. Aunt Helen was so very caring. She always showed love and concern for my mother (Loretta) and her sisters, Marilyn and Patty. That love and caring extended to my brother and I, and to our cousins. She made the effort to come to my college graduation (in NJ) in 1993 also my wedding (in Florida) in 2000, though she was in her 80's at the time! She always sent cards and gifts as well. Just a few years ago, she sent boxes full of books, sports equipment, and toys for my kids.
My love and prayers for the family, and for Aunt Helen's soul to quickly ascend to heaven. There many family members there who've been waiting a long time to see her! God bless you, Aunt Helen!
June 2, 2016
To Helen's family,
I remember Helen as the nice lady who decorated the sanctuary for Our Lady of Grace Church during my 16 years there as music director. My sincere condolences to all of you family members.
Sincerely, Dan Stevens
Marilyn Strouse
May 31, 2016
Aunt Helen has been a blessing to our family for many, many years. When my mother was unable to care for us,
Aunt Helen took us in. When we needed support in any way we went to her and she always responded. She was a second mother to me and my sisters Patti and Loretta throughout our lives. She gave advice and support for our marriages, our efforts at education, our Catholic faith. Helen was a shelter and bulwark for many of us in the extended family. She told me once that if she had had the opportunities that women have today she would be the CEO of a major corporation. With her intelligence, energy and amazing ability to care I have no doubt that was true. She was the CEO of our extended family. I thank God for Helen's presence in our lives.
CAROLYN GREENE
May 31, 2016
My Beloved Mam-Maw, thank you for the kindness and patience you gave me as asmall child teaching little finger how to crochet and instilling a life long love of crafting. Your care of others taught me to give of myself to other less fortunate.
Carolyn
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