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NORA HANRAHAN Obituary
NORA BURNS HANRAHAN (Age 84)
On Sunday, June 11, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William J. Hanrahan Sr.; mother of Michael Hanrahan, Patricia Hanrahan, William Jr. (Jane) Hanrahan, Nora (John) Fickel and the late Timothy Hanrahan; grandmother of Erin, Darian, Emma, Kiera, Lily, William, Timothy and Jack; great-grandmother of William; and sister of Edward J. Burns Jr., Margaret Hughes and the late William J. Burns. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Wednesday, June 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 15 at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, 20906, at 10:30 a.m., where Mass will be Celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Research Center, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for NORA HANRAHAN
John & Wendy Lee
June 14, 2017
Hanrahan Family, We pray your memories of happier times comfort you in your loss. Your mother had one of the most predictable and infectious smiles I ever had the pleasure of enjoying. I am sure she is smiling now and I hope you find peace in knowing she is at home with God now.
Tigest Gorems
June 13, 2017
Patty and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayer!!!
June 13, 2017
To my sister, Nora, you are always in my thoughts, especially now. We lived a life apart, yet connected in our own way. You have always been a part of me. I am deeply sorry for your loss, yet thankful to spend the next phase of our lives together in happiness with each other, in our way. I am here for you, always.
June 13, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
Lisa Hirrlinger
June 13, 2017
Patty and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. Hugs. Lisa, Brian, Leanne and Brendan
Andrew McAleer
June 13, 2017
Bill and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Hanrahan family.
Andy and all the McAleers.
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