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Barbara Cumming Obituary

CUMMING BARBARA NABLO CUMMING Barbara Nablo Cumming, of Vienna, VA, died on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at age 66. She was an avid gardener, gourmet chef, and valued time spent with family and friends above all else. Her career began in education. Barbara later earned a Master''s Degree in Library Science from SUNY Buffalo and, in 1986, became an esteemed law librarian with the firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar, & Fitzgerald, in McLean, VA. She took great pride in her work and was a respected member of the firm until her passing. Barbara was the loving mother to Kristin C. Murdock and Ethan Cumming, loving mother-in-law to Joseph Murdock and Pepper Cumming, and loving Grand B to Nicholas and Justin Murdock. She is survived by her husband Paul Cumming, brother-in-law William Cumming, sister-in-law Linda Nadbrzuch, and 6 nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by her sisters, Susan Nablo, Jennifer Blandford, and Dawn Soltis, and her step-mother, Geraldine Nablo. She was preceded in death by her father, Harrison Nablo, and mother Katherine Schear. A celebration of Barbara''s life will take place on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at http://tinyurl.com/Bcumming or directly to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 8, 2010.

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Carol Chester

June 20, 2010

Dear Paul, Kris, Ethan and families: I was saddened and shocked beyond belief when I received Susan's note yesterday, on the heels of my only sister's birthday. I was on my way to meet her when I opened the note from Susan. I am so,so sorry. May God's biggest blanket of comfort wrap around all of you at this unbelievably sad time. I feel as though I have lost a family member whom I wished I had seen more often and certainly more recently. I am flooded with good memories of meeting all of you so many years ago.

Kirstin Baum Sumner

June 12, 2010

Paul, Kris, Ethan and families -

Words cannot begin to express my sadness at the passing of Barbara. She was truly an amazing woman with the kindest heart. I feel blessed to have known her. She will always hold a very dear place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Wendy Jogasurya

June 11, 2010

Paul and Kristen,
You have my sincere condolences on the loss of Barbara.

Diana Fordyce

June 10, 2010

Please accept our sincere condolence on the loss of Barbara. She was a wonderful person. She will be missed.

Robin Lanning

June 10, 2010

My sincerest condolences to all the family on the loss of lovely Barbara. Her friends at WTHF will miss her.

Ted and Mary Ann Wallace

June 10, 2010

Our deepest sympathy, Paul.

June 10, 2010

Sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of lovely Barbara. Her friends at WTHF will miss her.
Robin Lanning

Charlotte DeFrancis

June 10, 2010

To the Cumming family: I will truly miss Barbara at WTH&F. She took such pride in her library, her lovely plants and always offered assistance in finding the right book, form or website. It will not be the same without her presence. She was a jewel! Please accept my prayers as you go through your loss of a most beautiful lady!
Charlotte DeFrancis

Sharron Strawn

June 8, 2010

Paul, I am saddened by your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kristin, and the rest of the family.

Phyllis Mitchell

June 8, 2010

May fond memories sustain you during this time of sorrow.
God bless & keep you.

Annie Scott

June 8, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss, Paul.

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