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MAUREEN E.C. SPLAIN

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

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Silver Spring, Maryland

MAUREEN SPLAIN Obituary

MAUREEN ELIZABETH CORBLEY SPLAIN (Age 54)
Of Highlands Ranch, CO passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Loving mother of Monica Splain; sister of Catherine Levey, Kevin Corbley and the late Michael Corbley; daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Corbley. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Thursday July 23 from 5 to 7 p.m, where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 19, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for MAUREEN SPLAIN

14 Entries

Kathy Mac Crowley

July 13, 2022

As hot summer days descend upon like a hot blanket, this was the time Maureen loved to go to the water to cool off. We made trips to Bay and River many times, as well used the Bethesda pool more than often while we shared our apartment on Bradley Blvd. Maureen always had a plan to get out of town for a drive with friends and see the sights. I think of her so often and feel inspired by her to this day to get off the couch and drive or bike!

Kathy Mac Crowley

July 13, 2021

In sixth grade, Maureen convinced me to try out for the soccer team at Holy Redeemer. The coach could not see any talent in me. Maureen said I needed to practice! And try out again. So she met me on the field and I tried to kick the ball to get goals. No such luck. Maureen decided to try to teach me to play defense. She dribbled the ball towards me and yelled at me to "charge" her and steal the ball away. After about ten tries, I stole the ball! MAJOR accomplishment. Huge amount of confidence for the first time in my life athletically. I made the team. Played all season as a halfback. Enjoyed the games, whether we lost or won. Loved being on a team with a true athlete like Maureen. We went on the play Junior and Varsity soccer at Immaculata and without her encouragement, I'd be a lump on the sidelines. I'd suggest to all in honor of Maureen, encourage somebody, ANYBODY to try something new that they don't think they can do. And then someday they'll return the favor in kind to another person who needs a push. Loved that girl. Love her to this day.

Kathleen Crowley

July 13, 2020

One of the reasons I knew that moving into a teensy apartment in Bethesda with Maureen after college was that she'd already proven herself independent and thrifty: two things I had not yet mastered. And she was just the nicest person!! Life with Maureen was never difficult, always full of laughs and long talks and walks, and richly spiritual. We shopped for food together, shared dinners, tried diets (and then quit the diets with bags of potato chips and dips!), watched the news each night and debated what was happening in politics, world affairs and arts. We were on opposites of the political spectrum but Maureen and I never had an ugly disagreement. She was too diplomatic and we accepted each other's differences. We both adored our fathers and often bragged about them having such a strong influence on our lives. Also living with Maureen allowed me to be ME. Maureen never held a grudge, judged me, or put me down. She was simply above those levels. I will never think back on those days at "The Drake" building without a smile on my face and gratitude for all Maureen taught me. I miss her laugh, her enormous smile, her merry eyes and rapier-like wit and moxy. I am grateful that Monica now possesses her mother's beauty inside and out!

Shaun Hammond

July 28, 2015

We miss Maureen and her humor greatly. Our love and prayers goes to Monica and the family at this time. We pray that the comfort Jesus gives will be you at this time.
Love,
The Hammonds

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Rick and Eileen Spencer

July 23, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of Maureen's passing and know she is joyful with God. Our prayers and condolences are with the Splain family.

Art and Susan Carroll

July 23, 2015

We send our love, prayers and thoughts of happy times spent together to Maureen's family. We are deeply saddened by this loss and pray that God will comfort you in the days ahead. The Carroll Family

Lisa Smith

July 22, 2015

We are so sad to know that Monica's mom passed away. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers, both now and in the future. The Fisher/Smith family

July 22, 2015

We were very sorry to hear about Maureen's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. God bless cousin Maureen.
Carolyn Niland Frazier and family

Marijane Hays

July 22, 2015

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Maureen. She will be cherished in my memories forever. My heart and prayers go out to the family. God bless you all

Noreen McSorley

July 21, 2015

We are very sorry to learn about Maureen's passing. We have very fond memories of the good times we shared and late night laughing...God Bless you my Irish Friend♧

Jim & Noreen Shea McSorley

July 20, 2015

We were so very sad to hear of the passing of Monica's mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Fulwider family

Kathi McNeil

July 19, 2015

I haven't the right words to express the sadness I feel at Maureen's passing. My heart is so very heavy but I am grateful that I knew her and shared a some important moments in life that made a difference in my life. My deepest condolences to the Corbley and Splain families - she will be missed.

KathyMac Crowley

July 19, 2015

To all who love all things Maureen, from a devoted friend from gradeschool, highschool and roommate for two years after college, my heart is broken and heartfelt love and support for all Corbleys and Splains. What a great union and lovely angel that union gave the world.

Barsick Family

July 19, 2015

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time....❤
Love from your Lady Warrior Family

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