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KATHRYN GILLIN Obituary
KATHRYN M. GILLIN (Age 93)
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Gillin, Sr.; mother of Robert L. (Dena) Gillin, Jr., Alice (Steve) Gordon and Bruce E. (Patricia) Gillin; grandmother of Rusty, Katie, Kristi, Jeremiah, Nick and the late Steve, Jr.; sister of Phyllis Harman, Buddy Megargel and the late Edith Ireton, Ruth Chambers and Doris Polimeno. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, January 9 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospital Foundation, 11801 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Helen Thomas
January 14, 2015
Dear Bruce, Bob and Alice, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. Aunt Kay was a beautiful person and true friend and inspiration. I will miss her dearly as I know all of you will. You all made her so happy and proud. I loved her stories about all of you and your families. Love to you all. Helen
January 9, 2015
Family and friends of the matriarch of the Gillin Family, met to enjoy the memories and love of Kathryn (Kay).She enjoyed her life and will be missed by all.
Helen Borkoski
January 9, 2015
Bruce, Bob and Alice,so sorry to hear of your
loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Helen Borkoski
Ben Sproles
January 8, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love to all, especially Alice and Steve.
Love ya, your friend Ben
January 8, 2015
Gillin family, I am very sorry to hear of your lost. May the God of comfort bring you and your family much comfort until that day when death is no more.
McCarthy
January 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
Bruce Gillin
January 8, 2015
Caring and Giving your love was true and everlasting. Thanks for giving me all you had for 60 years. Will miss you.
It's loving time. Bruce
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