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MOLLY CHEN Obituary
MOLLY S.P. CHEN
Molly Shih-Ping Chen passed away on August 1, 2017 in Silver Spring, MD at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 2014. She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Vincent Chen and Clement Chen; their spouses, Kim and Ann, and five grandchildren; sister, Terry and brother, John. Molly was born in China and fled with her family to Taiwan during the Communist Revolution in the late 1940's. She came to the United States in 1959 under the sponsorship of the Daughters of Charity to work on her post graduate nursing degree at the University of Texas. She eventually became a registered nurse (RN) and embarked on a 30 year career as a nurse manager at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. Over the years she trained countless healthcare providers in the art and science of nursing. She is remembered for her fierce loyalty and love of family and friends and her care and concern for others. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m, with remembrances to be shared at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider placing a remembrance in Molly's name with the Providence Health Foundation, 1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Debbie Rybka
August 6, 2017
I also had the pleasure of knowing Molly during my long tenure at Providence Hospital. She showed her kindnesses to me, as she did to everyone, when I was a young nurse. She will be missed and not forgotten. My condolences to her family.
Louis and Rae Paley
August 5, 2017
Dear Chen Family,
Sincere sympathy on the loss of Molly. She was a wonderful neighbor, and good person. We enjoyed speaking with her Frank often.
RIP dear friend.
Mary Smith
August 4, 2017
My condolences to the Chen family. I was the Nurse Manager in Labor & Delivery at Providence during Molly's years there. She was a delight to work with on a professional level and very caring personally. She will be missed by many.
Sr. Carol Keehan
August 4, 2017
Molly was an incredible person, such a gentle and competent nurse who always gave and insisted others give the best care to each patient and their family. She was admired and loved by so many and there are thousands of patients and staff members who have been the beneficiary of her wonderful care.
Molly was loved by the Daughters of Charity and she returned their love. I will have Holy Mass offered for her. Vincent and Clement have a mother to be so proud of and no one could have loved them more than she did. Sr. Carol
Kathleen & Charles Chen
August 4, 2017
God called one of his angels home and all those whose lives she touched will truly miss her presence. We send prayers and condolences to Molly's family. May feel the Lord's presence as He gives you strength and holds your family in this time of grief.
Karen Chan Zuckerman
August 3, 2017
Aunt Molly treated me like a daughter even though our families were bound together by friendship, not blood. She was smart and determined, opinionated and a strong advocate for others. Hers and Uncle Frank's warmth and kindness to our family was a continuous thread in our lives. My mother, Grace SF Chan, will especially miss this sister in the Leisure World/ YYS community. I am confident that she is at peace and reunited with Uncle Frank now; even as we miss their presence in this world.
Pedro Pabón
August 3, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the family. I had the pleasure and honor of working with her for many years at Providence Hospital. A tremendous human being. Rest in peace.
Pedro M. Pabón, M.D. (retired)
August 3, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Chen family. Please know that our creator loves all of you and is not far of from you during this difficult time.
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