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LILLY SCANLON Obituary


LILLY M. SCANLON (Age 80)  
On Thursday, January 29, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Daughter of the late Daniel F. and Helen Malone Scanlon; sister of Jack Scanlon and the late Helen Marie (Milt) Friedman and Daniel F. (Kathy) Scanlon; aunt of Mary Ann (Bill) Kulenguski, Larry (Lyne), Terry (Marcy), Mike (Colleen) and Wayne Friedman. Also survived by seven great-nieces and three great-nephews. She was predeceased by a great-nephew, Brian C. Friedman. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 1, 2015.

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Craig Locatis

January 26, 2024

She was a wonderful person who always put others before herself.

Craig Locatis

January 26, 2023

We miss you Lil.

Victor Carr

January 31, 2022

Whenever I think back to my working years at NIH, I remember Lil and our pleasant lunchtime walks. She was a fine lady.

Craig Locatis

January 26, 2021

Every time I think about Lil, I smile. She was so gracious and kind.

Craig Locatis

January 27, 2020

I've thought a lot about this amazing woman over the years since she passed. I keep a photo of her in my office.

J Lee

February 4, 2015

Scanlon family, my sincere condolences are extended to you all for the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in the memories you have of and with her. Always remember that "God cares for you" all and will help you to endure (1 Pet 5:7). My prayers are with the entire family.

February 3, 2015

Knowing Lil was truly a pleasure and privilege. A good friend and colleague, a wonderful person. All who knew her will miss her.
.....Victor Carr

Marie Gallagher

February 2, 2015

Lil was kind, caring, unique and unforgettable. Knowing her was a blessing. We will miss her.

Marcia Zorn

February 2, 2015

Lil was an amazing person. I will miss her.

Mike Gill

February 2, 2015

Lil had a good heart. She will be missed.

Craig Locatis

February 2, 2015

She was wonderful.

Saj

February 1, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

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