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MEGHAN ABELL Obituary
MEGHAN O''CALLAGHAN ABELL (Age 38)
Of Washington, DC, having endured breast cancer for nearly two years, passed from this life to the next on Saturday, August 27, 2016, while in the arms of her loving parents and siblings. Meghan attended Blessed Sacrament School and was a graduate of Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart and the University of Maryland University College. She assisted the disabled, elderly and mentally infirm at various facilities during her career and enjoyed friendships with nearly all she met-such clear evidence of her sweet and accepting disposition. Meghan is survived by her parents, Christopher and Patricia Abell; older sisters, Alicia (Will) and Hilary (William) and younger brother, Christopher, Jr. In addition, she leaves behind her adoring nieces and nephews: Madeline, Jack, Lucy and Lila Peppo; and Nate, Nell, and Connor Bednarz. A wake for Meghan will be held at the chapel of Mater Dei School, 9600 Seven Locks Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 on Tuesday, August 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC 20015 on Wednesday, August 31 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Gabriel''s Cemetery, Potomac, MD. In lieu of flowers, please consider an act of open friendliness to a new acquaintance (something Meghan did so well) or a donation in memory of Meghan Abell to support metastatic breast cancer sent to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Mindy Gaynor
September 13, 2016
It is hard to write of Megan in the past tense -- she exuded such a joy for life. Her memory will forever be in my heart, for that is where she now lives. Thank you, Christopher and Pat, for the gift you gave us by bringing Megan into the world. May G-d shine his light upon you and bring you peace.
D. W.
September 9, 2016
My condolences to the Abell family for the loss of their beautiful and sweet Meghan. I am thankful to have known Meghan and proud she was my friend.
Leslie Beylon
September 6, 2016
Love you Meghan... it's been a long time but I will always remember our college shennanigans. Will miss you.
September 2, 2016
Hi, I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort and peace be with you and your family. 2 Corinthans 1: 3 & 4
Peggy Elbin Crockett
September 2, 2016
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Abell family for the loss of your sweet Meghan.
September 1, 2016
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
September 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Abells.
With love, the Sheas
September 1, 2016
Sending my deepest condolences. May God, who is the God of all comfort, continue to strengthen you during this time of loss.
Ty
August 31, 2016
My love to all the Abells, so sorry
Jay
August 31, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss
Laura Ketchum-Jahn
August 31, 2016
I offer my prayers of peace and comfort to Meghan's family, and was thankful to be able to remember and celebrate her life today at Mass. Though we hadn't seen each other since our Wittenberg days, we kept up online, and I always appreciated her kind and playful presence. May you rest peacefully in our Lord, Meghan.
Garrick Claggett
August 31, 2016
When our hearts and minds are focused on helping others our live are enrich. I am confident that your dear one has had such a bounteous life filled with rich experiences. The Bible reminds of God's awareness of all that we do as Hebrews 6:10 helps us to see. May this thought aid the family in coping with their loss.
Laila Linden
August 31, 2016
I was blessed to have known Meghan. She was a sweet, kind women and will be so missed.
S. B.
August 31, 2016
I extend my condolences to the Abell family. May you be comforted by the encouraging thought at 1Thessalonians 4:13,14.
TC
August 30, 2016
Many who have lost loved ones in death have found comfort in Jesus' words at John 11:24,25. May you find comfort in those verses also.
The Lillys
August 30, 2016
Dear Chris and Trish,
We are heartbroken for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Sending prayers your way.
Kitty and Frank Lilly
August 30, 2016
Our deepest sympathies and love to the great Abell family
Bill & Marla
August 30, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort give you peace in this time of sorrow. Phillipians 4:6,7
August 30, 2016
Please except my condolences. May the God of Creation give you comfort and strength. I know Ms. Abill will be deeply missed.
August 30, 2016
Trish and Chris, Jim and I are so very sorry to hear of Meghan's death. Please accept our condolences. Your family is in our prayers. Susan and Jim Byrd
Janice Feeley
August 30, 2016
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your beautiful daughter, Meghan. She was taken from her family and friends much too soon. I will always remember her as a sweet young girl at Blessed Sacrament School. May she rest in peace.
August 30, 2016
We are sending our deepest sympathies to the Abell family. Many prayers are being said. You are all in our hearts. Theo and Stephen Hayes
Jack and Katie McCabe
August 30, 2016
We extend our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your beloved daughter Meghan, and we pray for your comfort.
August 30, 2016
Count on our prayers to help carry you as you celebrate the life and grieve the loss of dear Meghan. We ask God to have Meghan share with you all some of her new found peace and joy.
With love in CJM,
Sr. Smith,RSCJ and Sr. Strom,RSCJ
August 30, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Please cherish the wonderful memories of your loved one as you celebrate her life. Please look to our Merciful and loving God to comfort you during these difficult days. May his loving kindness give you the strength you need to endure. Psalms 29:11
John and Kathie Collins
August 30, 2016
We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear daughter, Meghan.
Your loving and happy family surrounded her with so much joy in life .
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