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Patricia E. Shawker
On January 16, 2015, at the age of 59, of Greenbelt, MD. Beloved wife of Thomas H. Shawker. Daughter of Mary Catherine O'Brien and the late Robert Joseph O'Brien. Sister of Maureen (Gordon) Brooks, Kathleen (Ron) Bailey, Robert and Timothy O'Brien, six nieces and nephews: Brad, Judd, Joshua, Katie, Bridget and Emily. Family will receive visitors at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Saturday, January 24 from 12 noon until the memorial service at 1 p.m. Inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.www.gaschs.com
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Sandy Clunies
January 26, 2015
Sorry to have missed Patty's service Saturday - she was always a hard-working and cheerful colleague in the genie community - shall miss her. Prayers and thoughts for Tom + her family.
Mitzi Finn
January 24, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
annamarie Pistone
January 23, 2015
Patty and I grew up lost touch
So sorry for the family Rip
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
January 23, 2015
I attended school with Patty and remember her as such a sweet person, such a shock. Thoughts and prayers to her family, she will be missed. Rest in peace beautiful lady.
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Claire Bettag
January 21, 2015
Tom,
Patty was a light in our lives and she contributed in untold ways to our genealogical community. We are blown away, and with you in grief.
Claire
January 21, 2015
We are deeply sadden by the loss of Patty. She was always eager to help others and worked tirelessly as Registrar of the Prince George's Genealogical Society. Patty will be missed by all. Aunt Mary Lou & Uncle Bill
January 21, 2015
Tom--I was saddened to hear of Patty's death. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.
Rev David McDonald
January 21, 2015
Tom, I am stunned and saddened. My prayers are with you. I will miss Patty very much, as will we all.
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