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RITA DRISCOLL Obituary
RITA OWINGS DRISCOLL (Age 94)
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of the late John B. Driscoll; mother of Kathleen (John) Rodammer, Patricia Driscoll, Jean (James) Marino, Carol Driscoll, John C. (Linda) Driscoll, Kevin (Karen) Driscoll, Stephen (Luzviminda) Driscoll and the late Berchmans Driscoll; grandmother of Sean, Jennifer, Gretchen, Angela, Kathleen, Joseph, Elizabeth, Patrick, John A., Christopher, Nicholas, and David; great-grandmother of Brigid. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, Saturday, September 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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September 25, 2014
Carol,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. The legacy of your Mother and Father are the wonderful family they had and values they paased down to you. May you find comfort in this time of great loss. John & Silvia Seger
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
September 13, 2014
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Rita will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 SEP, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W.
Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
Kathy & Bob Volz
September 10, 2014
Kathy, Patty, Jeanie, Carol, Johnny, Kevin, Steven and your beloved family;
We are saddened to learn of the passing of your mother Rita earlier this week. Know that Rita is now with John and both are firmly in the grip of God's grace. We are praying for God's comfort, care and peace for your family.
September 10, 2014
I would like to express my sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father who loves us comfort your hearts and make you firm. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
September 10, 2014
Dear Patti and entire Driscoll family,
Your dedicated care for your parents will always be remembered. Janice and I always remember the wonderful conversations we had with your parents and our Naples VT #3 neighbors. They will be missed. God Bless all the Driscoll family.
Joe/Janice/Chris Zampogna
Mary Lou and Bob Guerin
September 10, 2014
Kevin our hearts go out to you, Karen and your entire family....your mom is with your dad now and they will be watching over all of you...Love, Mary Lou and Bob
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