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RITA WALSH Obituary


RITA MARIE WALSH (Age 93)  
On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Rita Marie Walsh, of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Walsh, Sr. Loving mother of Mary Rita Heaney, Joan W. McQueen, Kathleen W. Burlin, Jeanne W. Heyworth, Michael D. Walsh, PhD., Patricia M. Walsh and Daniel F. Walsh, Jr. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, February 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael's Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD on Thursday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, 3900 13th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017 or to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota 57770.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 12, 2017.

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Angie Hafer

February 6, 2021

Remembering you in my prayers. RIP Mrs. Walsh.

mary rita heaney

February 17, 2017

Thank you Mother for always being there for all of us. Everyone was welcomed at your door and we all loved coming home to be with you. Your presence will always be felt.

February 15, 2017

Dear Cousins,
Please know that the entire family of Edward J and Rita May Walsh offer you our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother / grandmother/great grandmother, Rita Marie!

Margee Walsh

Gordon Heyworth

February 14, 2017

Grandma, you and Grandpa Walsh taught me so much about caring for and loving a family. I am so happy you two have been reunited. Gordon

February 13, 2017

Thank you Mother for always being there for all of us. Everyone was welcomed at your door and we all loved coming home to be with you. Your presence will always be felt.

David Hafer

February 12, 2017

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the Walsh Family.

February 12, 2017

To my Walsh Cousins
So sorry to hear Aunt Rita has Passed.
What a lovely lady! I will be attending the service on Thursday.

Patrick Walsh
Manassas Va.

Ricky Hafer

February 12, 2017

My prayers are with the Walsh family, so sorry for your losses. RIP Rita Marie Walsh.

February 12, 2017

To the Walsh family, my deepest condolences. You are in my prayers.
Angie A. Hafer
Derwood, MD

Ricky Hafer

February 12, 2017

My prayers are with the Walsh family, so sorry for your losses. RIP Rita Marie Walsh.

Erica Rodriguez

February 12, 2017

God bless the Walsh families. We are sincerely sorry for your loss, but know our prayers are with you in this sad time. May her spirit live on the memories you've curated over the years. With Loving Thoughts, the Rodriguez Family

Michael Walsh

February 12, 2017

Thank you mom for the humor, wisdom, care and love you gave us all. You always had time, you always put us first, and you were always right. You were the greatest! I miss you and love you very much.

Jeanne Heyworth

February 12, 2017

Thank you Mother for such a wonderful life with you, Daddy and the gang! I love you...

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