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MARY O'CONNELL Obituary


MARY H. O'CONNELL (Age 95)  
On Thursday, September 28, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. O'Connell; mother of John Jr., and Kevin O'Connell, Mary Jo White and Anne Costigan; mother-in-law of Carol and Mary O'Connell, Vic White and Jim Costigan; sister of William J. Hogan, and the late Lawrence J. Hogan and Audrey M. Love. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 1, 2017.

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October 3, 2017

We will remember our dear friend John's mom for the wonderful people she brought into this world. Judy & George Tenley

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October 1, 2017

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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