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JANE GAVAGHAN Obituary
JANE ANNE GAVAGHAN (Age 84)
On Monday, May 5, 2014, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved wife of the late Paul F. Gavaghan and the late William Zeigler; mother of Anne (Frank, Jr.) Cantrel, Maureen (Ira) Craig, Patricia Metzger and Martha Gavaghan. Also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, Sunday, May 11, 4 to 6 pm and 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, May 12 where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 .am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ Child Society of Washington, 5101 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 304, Washington, DC 20016.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JANE GAVAGHAN
Laura Lorenzo Wojcik
May 14, 2014
Dear Maureen, Martha, Anne Mary and Patricia - my heart goes out to you as you mourn the passing of the amazing woman you had the good fortune to call mother. May you be reminded of her love in every hearty laugh you hear, every embrace you receive and every generous act you witness. And may you take comfort in knowing that those who's lives she touched are praying for her.
Michael Linde
May 9, 2014
I am very sorry what I heard. Still I know that you keep her memories in your heart
Jess Burnett
May 8, 2014
Martha, My thoughts go out to you and your family. I will always have good memories of your mom as far back as 1976. Doug and my prayers are with you and your family. Jess and Doug Burnett
Lyn Womack
May 8, 2014
Martha,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon McKeython
May 8, 2014
Martha, my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
zena smith
May 8, 2014
Hi Martha , I am sorry to hear about your mom she is a wonderful person and
I am glad to know her
Sharon Miller
May 8, 2014
Martha, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
DeShawn Harrell
May 8, 2014
Martha,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your mother's passsing. This is a beattiful photo of her. Stay strong and sweet. Love ya my friend!
Rhonda Hall-Brown
May 8, 2014
My prayers are with you and the family.
May 8, 2014
Martha, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With sympathy, Gretchen, Steve, and Ryan
May 8, 2014
Martha- what a beautiful lady. I know you will miss her. My thoughts are with you-
Gail Green
Marja Maddrie
May 8, 2014
Martha, I offer heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I know what it's like to lose a mother. I'm very sorry.
Jo Ellen Thompson
May 8, 2014
my heart full condolences to all of Jane Anne's family. May you realize comfort and solace in the care from us who love you.
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