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PAULINE O'ROURKE Obituary
PAULINE C. O'ROURKE (Age 90)
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Bill O'Rourke; mother of Kevin O'Rourke, Mary Ann Capelle, Maureen Sheffield, Eileen Polachek, Dan O'Rourke, and Bill O'Rourke; sister of Walt Coughlin, Jane Johnson, and the late Bernie Coughlin and Betty Burke. She was much loved by her 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She lived in the Washington, DC area for the last 70 years, originally from Melrose, IA. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Jean
September 6, 2024
Marta Porcel Tvardek
October 17, 2017
Dear Mary Ann, Maureen and families
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. Doesn't matter when the end comes we are never ready. Thinking of you at this very sad time
Nancy Fin Rudnick
October 17, 2017
I was so sad to hear about the passing of your mother.Some of my best memories are with the O"Rourke's, Your mother was one of the kindest person I know she will be missed. The foursome is back together.
Margee Finn Frame
October 17, 2017
The Finns are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Your mom was such a wonderful friend to our parents. Both Bill and Pauline were there for us during our tough days and helped dad so much after losing our mom. Much love to you all.
Margee Finn Frame
Lenny Archambeault
October 17, 2017
One of the greatest Ladies I ever had the pleasure to know, my condolences to all of the O'Rourke's. Your Mom certainly left a Legacy and lasting impression on everyone she met. RIP Mrs. O.
V S
October 17, 2017
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time.-John 17:3.
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