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SHARON AMBROSE Obituary
SHARON CONNELLY AMBROSE
Passed away the evening of Saturday, April 1, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Michael W. Ambrose; and her children, Moira Connelly, née Ambrose, with her husband, Rich and their four children, Kathleen, Allison, Patrick and Nora; Michael Ambrose, Jr. with his wife, Frieda Leonard and their three children, Declan, Kieran and Brendan; Nelly Ambrose with her husband, Vince Tur-Rojas; Peggy Franzen, née Ambrose, and her husband Nick Franzen and their two children, Nicholas and Maddie. She is also survived by her two brothers, Michael Connelly and Terry Connelly, their wives, and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. First elected to the Council of the District of Columbia in 1997, Sharon was twice re-elected, in 1998 and 2002, to represent the citizens of Ward 6, that included portions of all four quadrants of the city, Capitol Hill, and the burgeoning waterfront of today. Sharon and her husband, both natives of Chicago, settled in their Capitol Hill neighborhood in 1967. As they raised their four children, Sharon became actively involved in the life of the community: a PTA President at Brent Elementary School, a founder of the Capitol East Day Care Center, a member of the DC Democratic State Committee, as well as a participant in the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, St. Peter's Parish and School, and numerous civic projects. Since her retirement in 2007, Sharon continued to serve on the Boards of the Old Naval Hospital Foundation and St. Coletta's of Greater Washington, and has greatly enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending lots of time with their nine grandchildren. The receiving of friends will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 313 Second Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20003, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. St. Coletta's has established a memorial fund in Sharon's name; donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Sharon Ambrose Memorial Fund at St. Coletta's at www.stcoletta.org or by check to St. Coletta's, 1901 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20003.
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Cynthia Graae
April 26, 2017
My heart goes out to the Ambrose family. Sharon and Michael, Moira and Michael were good friends to Steffen, Jessica, and me...I remember well when Nelly and Peggy were born. Sharon, we had a wonderful visit a couple of years ago, and I will miss you.
IS
April 7, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that thoughts and prayers go out in your family's behalf. May you find comfort from our Heavenly Father's promise that you will see your Sharon again soon.
April 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May the God of all comfort keep his promise to sustain you and help you endure during your grieving process.
Richard Powell Jr.
April 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. I met her when she worked for Betty Ann Kane when she was on the City Council then when she went on to work for John Ray when he was on the City Council.
When she became the Ward 6 City Councilmember she was a strong ally of the Hotel & Restaurant Employees Local 25 and a champion for DC working families. I will miss her leadership and friendship. Rick Powell, former Political Director, Local 25 and DC Metro Labor Council, AFL-CIO
I've always thought this photo captured Sharon's warmth. Here she is chatting with a BID clean team member at one of our Annual Meetings.
Patty Brosmer
April 6, 2017
Condolences on behalf of the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District, which is in it's 14th year of serving the community thanks to Councilwoman Sharon Ambrose's leadership, vision, and support during the formation years and beyond. Her footprint is on so many wonderful Ward 6 initiatives and will serve as a lasting tribute to her legacy.
April 6, 2017
Sending huge hugs to the whole family.
From: Rosetta "Rosie" Brooks, Artistic Director St. Mark's Dance Studio
Washington, DC
AC
April 6, 2017
May mercy and peace and love be increased to you during this sad and difficult time. Jude 2.
April 6, 2017
My sincere condolences to your family. May Almighty God comfort your family during this difficult time.
Edmond Frost
April 6, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends & former colleagues of the late Mrs. Sharon Ambrose. God bless.
April 5, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May the hope of seeing her again in paradise ease the sorrow of your hearts. She will be missed by all
Dottie Hastings
April 5, 2017
Mike and family I will always remember what a wonderful and kind woman Sharon was as will all of us here at the dental office! Mike my heart goes out to you as I know what a close and loving relationship the two of you had! My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very difficult time!
April 5, 2017
May god's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119 : 50,76 EJC. GA.
April 5, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you look to God for help. He will never allow your foot to slip. God is guarding you. He is the shade at your right hand. Call on him in your distress for help and he will answer you. (Psalms 121:1-8). Your family and friends have my deepest condolences.
Kay Westcott
April 5, 2017
I admired Mrs. Ambrose and what I thought was her good stewardship of the people of the District during her time on the Council. She is missed on the Council, still. It seems that her years since then have been full and happy ones; for that I am glad. My condolences to all in her large family.
Chrysti Hogan
April 5, 2017
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Mrs. Ambrose was a lovely lady, and I have fond memories of her as I grew up with her children on Capitol Hill. I am sorry that I won't be able to attend the funeral. You are all in my thoughts.
Alan Heard
April 5, 2017
Condolences to the family and coworkers of Ms. Ambrose. It has been a pleasure working together to provide services to Montgomery County's St. Colleta's students.
April 5, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. Know that God is merciful, compassionate and abundant in loyal love. (Psalm 103:8)
April 5, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort and the fond memories you cherish sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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