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McGINN PAUL JOSEPH McGINN (Age 84) Of Ocean View, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Paul was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 30 years. He was past President of the NALC Branch #2611 of Silver Spring, MD. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Peggy McGinn; a son, Michael McGinn; a daughter, Kathleen Barnes and her husband Jim and two grandsons, Michael Barnes and Carson Barnes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday, May 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann''s Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE. 19930. A visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, DE. Interment will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Paul''s memory to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE. 19963 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA. 22312. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com .

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Published by The Washington Post on May 4, 2010.

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