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MARY LAWLER Obituary
MARY GORMAN LAWLER
Mary Lawler, 81, died at home on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Bethesda, MD, surrounded by her family. Mary was the daughter of prominent Illinois politician Howard J. Gorman and Bernadette Ryan Gorman. She attended Trinity College in Washington, DC and graduated from Northwestern University. She was a former staff member of the National Estimates Board of the Central Intelligence Agency, a White House volunteer, and a 28-year volunteer at the National Gallery of Art. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William E. Lawler, Jr., her children William Lawler, III (Lisa), Maria Lawler Perry (Mike), and Andrew Lawler (Melissa); and her five grandchildren Caroline Lawler, William Lawler, IV, Andrew Perry, Christopher Perry and Claire Perry. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7500 Pearl St., Bethesda, MD 20814 on Saturday, September 6th at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Suze Collins Malta House Fund, 4918 Lasalle Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for MARY LAWLER
September 14, 2014
Mary was a wonderful woman with a huge heart and generous spirit. My family appreciated her support over the years.
Christy Bowe
Debra Moses Stephens
September 10, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family.
Joanne Reid
September 9, 2014
Bill - My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this diffcult time. May your mother rest in the beauty of God's peace and eternal love.
Bob Dageforde
September 8, 2014
How my heart aches for you. Mary was always our generous hostess whenever she returned to Peoria. I still laugh at her story about her farmers young son who. when Mary asked what those lovely green plants were he said (amazed that anyone wouldn't know) " those are soy beans"... and as they passed a corn field said "AND MARY. THAT'S CORN !" How we loved her visits and HER!! Happy Memories to you all ! Love Bob
Chris Girardot
September 8, 2014
Condolences to you and your whole Family from all of us in the Girardot/Scheid Family. May the knowledge of God's embrace of your mother ease the sorrow of missing her.
Chris Girardot/Susan Scheid
September 6, 2014
I offer my heartfelt condolences. In your time of sorrow may, you continue to find comfort with family & friends as well as having so many happy memories to fill your hearts forever. May, it also be comforting to remember that we can call on God and he will always give us the needed strength to cope with our sorrows because there are no sorrows he can not heal.(Psalms 55:16)
Ayers Family
September 5, 2014
The Ayers family express their sorrow for your loss and your amazing support to Mary during her struggle. May you find peace knowing she is resting in heaven.
Matthew Keller
September 4, 2014
Sympathies to all of the Lawler family. I remember your Mom so fondly and the great times I spent with all of you. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Matt
Ruth Kurzbauer
September 4, 2014
We National Gallery of Art volunteers will miss Ms. Lawler, her love of art, and her joy in helping the public make the most of their museum visit.
David Cannon
September 4, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Lawler family. Mary was always so warm and caring from the news of my mothers cancer, Mary giving me a book to read on cancer, to my father's sudden death, she drove to my shop in Bethesda to give me a hug. She will be missed. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all always.
David Cannon
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