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FRANCIS WHEATLEY Obituary


FRANCIS XAVIER WHEATLEY "Frank" (Age 74)  
On Monday, November 18, 2019, of Laurel, MD. Beloved husband of Rosalie Wheatley; father of Anthony "Tony" (Debra) Wheatley; brother of Alice M. (Harry) Chaconas and Lois A. Sprinkle. Preceded in death by siblings, Jane Broderick, James E. Wheatley, Jr., Mary Helen Keafer and Patrick E. Wheatley. Survived by three grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, and Rachel. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Northeast Region, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 20, 2019.

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Gary Haupt

November 14, 2024

A great friend for many years. I miss him everyday.

Barrie Deis

November 20, 2019

Dianne and I extend our deepest sympathies to you Rosalie. I've known Frank since our days in high school. He was a great guy and always there to help anyone who needed it.

November 20, 2019

Frank was my workmate and great friend since he was a first year apprentice until this day. I have many wonderful memories and utmost respect for one of the really nice people that have touched my life. I celebrate your life that had such a positive effect on mine.Thank you Frank, God bless you. Gary

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Jerry Lazarus

November 20, 2019

A great man and a true friend. Condolances and prayers to Rosalie and family.

Ted & Pam Raitch

November 20, 2019

So Sorry, please call anytime.

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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Nov

22

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Church

15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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