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OWUYAW ADU Obituary
OWUYAW YAW ADU (Age 69)
On Sunday, December 25, 2016, of Laurel, MD originally from Ghana. Beloved husband of 46 years to Mary Mack Adu; loving father of Sanders L. Adu; expectant grandfather to twin boys. Brother of Elizabeth (Betty) Adu, Esq. of Arlington, VA, Dr. Dwomoa Adu of Accra, Ghana and the late Martin A. Adu; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. In 1968, Mr. Adu graduated with honors from Harvard University with a BS in Applied Physics and Engineering. Mr. Adu also pursued graduate studies in Geophysics at Cal Tech. He worked as a senior geophysicist for the Chevron Corporation for 33 years. Relatives and friends may visit Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Celebration of Life will take place at St John Baptist Church, 9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045 on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Interment to occur immediately following at Columbia Memorial Park, 12005 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC), https://support.si.edu/site/Donation2?idb =0&df_id=14462&mfc_pref=T&14462.donation=form1&s_src=HHCNV17HONMEM&s_subsrc=HHCNV17HONMEM www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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January 18, 2017
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones. "May mercy and peace and love be increased to you."-Jude 2
January 17, 2017
With heart felt condolence, may the sadness you're experiencing now be replaces with joyful memories of a treasured life. 1Peter 5:6,7
January 7, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40
Waafas Ofosu-Amaah
January 5, 2017
Dear Mary and Sanders:
My heart is aching for you and the entire Adu family. I hope that the many wonderful memories of Nana Yaw will sustain you through these difficult days. He was one of the kindest and most pleasant people I have known. Such a gentleman. I will never forget his kindness and generosity to me and to my family. May God grant Nana Yaw eternal rest, and may you find comfort in the knowledge that he lived a good life, touched many lives, and will always be remembered with love and respect and admiration. My deepest condolences to all of you. With much love, Waafas
C S
January 5, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss. May god give your family comfort as you mourn your loved one. Phillippians 4:7
Nikki H
January 5, 2017
Mrs Adu I am sorry for the loss of your dear husband. May loving memories, love from family and friends surround you during this very sorrowful time. God's words will comfort, strengthen and give you peace to endure the difficult days ahead (Isa. 41:10).
D. Allen
January 5, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of their dear loved one. Acts 25:16
Misssy
January 5, 2017
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Know that you can go to god in prayer to strengthen and comfort you. Psalms 121. We share your grief.
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