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HELEN McCARTHY Obituary
HELEN LORRAINE McCARTHY (Age 91)
On Thursday, July 4, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. McCarthy; mother of Linda (Jim) Donnellan and Robert McCarthy; grandmother of T.J. (Lindsey), Katie (Jacob) Lavender, Kelly Donnellan, and Kelly, Ryan and Kevin McCarthy; great-grandmother of Connor and Logan Donnellan and Caralyn Lavender; sister of the late Virginia Magnolia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, July 12, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20902, on Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m., where a viewing will take a place a half hour prior. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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July 12, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. She always knew what was happening on Henderson Avenue and we enjoyed stopping in to talk to her. We always enjoyed talking to her when she would call us on the phone. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Richard and Beth Carey
Andrew McAleer
July 11, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to Bob and the McCarthy family. From all the St Catherine's and Good Counsel families.
Andy McAleer
Marlene (Brann) Rice
July 10, 2019
Linda & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mom, "Mrs. McCarthy" as we knew her, was a bright spot in my life and I know in my Mom, Rosalie's, as well. What impresses me the most is that they kept in touch for over 50 years! Your Mom would call mine and they would be laughing all the time on the phone. And ALWAYS ending with "I Love Ya"! I only wish we could have gotten them together for visits in their later years. I have fond memories of your Mom as our 'crossing guard' at Mason St. & Georgia Ave. Me & my sister would go to Glenmont Elementary School every day that she was there with a big red kiss on our cheeks from her lipstick. She was loved and cherished by us and such a Sweet Lady. God Bless, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
P L
July 10, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, sustain and comfort you during this difficult time.
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