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ELIZABETH MATTHEWS Obituary

ELIZABETH MATTHEWS
On Tuesday, November 21, Elizabeth "Betty" Matthews passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love. Born in 1933 and raised in Washington, DC, Betty lived most of her life in Adelphi, MD. She is survived by her three grown children, Colleen Auburger (Chad), Maureen Bush (Jerry) and Michael Matthews (Claire) and five beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Riley, Brian, Emily and Abigail. Her husband, Joseph Matthews, passed away in 1995. The family will receive guests for visitation at 10 a.m. and mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at St. Camillus Catholic Church, 1600 St Camillus Dr., Silver Spring, MD. Interment at Arlington Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 26, 2017.

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December 4, 2017

Colleen, Maureen and Michael,

I'm so sorry to hear that your mom has passed. I remember her fondly from visiting with your family when we were young. She was very thoughtful and always remembered me on my birthday.

My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Amy Sidorovich (Fortwengler)

December 4, 2017

I have known your mother since the 1950s when we worked together at CAA (now FAA). She was a bridesmaid in my wedding. We kept in touch over the years and I will miss talking to her. She was a true friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
Helen Whetzel, New Carrollton, MD

Anna & Ben Colandreo

December 1, 2017

Dear Family of Betty,
Our family's hearts are so sadden to hear of Betty's death. She was such a special person and more like a sister than a friend. She will be missed so much.
Each of your were her glory and life. She loved you so much and was so very proud of you.
I know this is a terrible loss for you, but know that her spirit will always be close by, feel her and look for her.
She will live in your hearts and memories, as she will in ours.
They don't make many as generous, thoughtful, and kind as she was. I will miss our talks and the times we shared.
May God bless each of you with courage and strength to get through your grieving time. It will be so hard, especially through the holidays and special times of your lives, but just take it one minute, one hour, and one day at a time. Just remember, she is still there and will be looking down at each of you
Know that you can talk to her, and she will be there for you, just in a different form. Just feel and look for her and the signs she will send you. It will make a difference.
If there is anything that Ben and I can do for any of you, please feel free to call us. You are all very special, and we would be honored to have any of you as a part of our lives.
We send you our love and prayers.

Bonnie Martin

November 27, 2017

I came to know your parents through my brother-in-law, Stanley Urbanski. Both she and your dad were full of fun and love. Later when visiting my daughter, Lisa, in Virginia I kept in touch with your mom. She was such a sweet lady and invited us out to her beach house. She will be truly missed and I am so honored to have known her. Cherish the memories. I am sure they are both smiling down on all of you.

Valerie Barrett

November 26, 2017

We send our love and sympathy to the family. You made your mother's life a joy in life and in death. She was our dear friend for over 60 years and we will miss her but know she is finally at peace and free from pain.

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