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MARY KENNEDY Obituary


MARY GRASSO KENNEDY (Age 91)  
On Friday, November 14, 2014 of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Ralph L. Kennedy; mother of Barbara (Robert) Jones, Michael (Carol) Kennedy, Patrick (Janet) Kennedy, Timothy Kennedy, Teresa (Paul) Flick, Angie (Dave) Auth and the late Kevin Kennedy. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Monday, 4 to 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the same location. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20010.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2014.

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Marie Jackson

November 20, 2014

Angie,
What nice mother you've had all these years - cherish the memories. Thinking of you ~ God Bless...Marie (Mealy) Jackson '82

Trudy Trudeau-Handte '63

November 19, 2014

Sending prayers to Barbara and her family. I hope you will talk long hours about all of the wonderful memories you have of your Mom. What a wonderful legacy your Mom leaves behind. There is a little bit of her in everyone of those grandchildren and great grandchildren. May God bless you all and give you the strength you will need to get through this trying time.

November 19, 2014

I remember the family from childhood, she was a wonderful woman, may she rest in peace with my old classmate Kevin Mary Chromiak

Kevin Brady

November 17, 2014

Our sincerest condolences from all of the Brady family. We will keep your mother and all if the Kennedys in our thoughts and prayers.

Bev Krug Carter

November 17, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the Kennedy family. Mrs K was such a beautiful person inside and out. Her kids and Mr K were always her priority in life. Sweet smile, sweet disposition.

November 17, 2014

Death leaves a heartache nobody can heal; love leaves a memory nobody can steal.

November 17, 2014

So sorry about your loss. Prayers for all

Ruth and Steve Farnsworth

Michael Sanderson

November 17, 2014

Thoughts and prayers from the Sandersons, and your friends at RemitDATA.

Ken Watts

November 16, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family

Loretta & Joe Foster

November 15, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. Mary was such a kind person...always had a smile for everyone. She adored her family and will be missed.

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