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Lucille O'Neil Raab (Age 96)
Passed peacefully in her Silver Spring, MD home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Neill F. Raab; mother of Carol R. (Richard) Storey and Patricia L. (John B. Thomas) Raab. Grandmother of Sasha Raab, Tara (Michael) Brokaw, and Tracey Davidson. Great-grandmother of Ryan and Kate Brokaw and Wyatt and Caleb Davidson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, October 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 29, at 11 a.m. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Ann Cook
October 28, 2015
To the Raab Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a dear friend and very special to me. I will miss her so as I know you will miss her. I know you have many beautiful memories. Continued prayers for you and family. Rest in Peace dear Lu.
October 27, 2015
Dear Carol and Rich - please know that there are many of your Rotary folks who are thinking of you and wishing well. We are all sorry for your loss and know you have enjoyed your mom for many, many years. I know she was very special because you both are special and have made a big difference in our lives, With love, Karen Russell, Leesburg Daybreak Rotary
Denise Coleman
October 26, 2015
To the Raab family,
Your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother was one of the nicest, kindest people I have ever met. I will never ever forget her as she was always so very kind to me. I will keep each of you in my prayers. Nisey
October 26, 2015
With our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace. She was a very special lady. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love Always,
Steve & Pamela Gray
VINCE DIBITETTO
October 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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