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ELEANOR BIGLEY Obituary


Eleanor Louise Bigley  (Age 94)  
Of Kensington, MD, died peacefully on August 23, 2019. Born April 21, 1925, in Atlanta, GA, she is predeceased by her late husband of 70 years, Joseph A. Bigley. She is survived by her children, Joseph A. (Denyce G.) Bigley of Salmon, ID and Marie (Oliver E.) Pagan of Silver Spring, MD, as well as seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD, where Eleanor taught for 30 years before retiring. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 29, 2019.

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My deepest sympathy to the family of Eleanor Bigley. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Redeemer Church

9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD

Aug

30

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Holy Redeemer Church

9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD

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500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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