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MARIE-CLAIRE KIRBY Obituary


MARIE-CLAIRE KIRBY  
On Thursday, October 9, 2014 of Ocean View, DE and formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis A. Kirby; mother of Toby, Thrynn, Jaan and Ne-Re Kirby; also survived by loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Kathleen Mitchell

October 17, 2014

Jaan-- We know what good care you took of your mother. Her loss must be so hard for you. We're thinking of you. --Kathleen and Dennis

toby kirby

October 16, 2014

I love you Mother. Rest in Peace. :)

Morgan And Randall

October 16, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your Mother. She carried a light inside her that is diminished, but not extinguished, for her love and her fire burn in each of you.

Debbie Miller - Rockenhauser

October 14, 2014

Ne-Re, Jan, Thryne & Toby - My Mom & I are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Many good memories of years ago & having your family as our wonderful neighbors. Please know that we are keeping all of you in our prayers. Wish I had known, I would have been there today.

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