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Francis Aloysius Greenwell (Age 78)
On Monday, April 22, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lucille Greenwell; father of Colleen Frances (Jeffrey) Hoyt and James Wesley Greenwell; grandfather of Lindsey Anne Greenwell, Allison Frances Briggs Hoyt, and Matthew Wesley Hoyt; great-grandfather of Carter James Greenwell, Cousin Michael A. Marsden. Also survived by his sister-in-law, Pamela Washabaugh (Thomas) and brother-in-law, James Bassford and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James Ernest Greenwell and sister, Margaret Dyer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, April 30, 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, www.montgomeryhospice.org or to Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, www.luckydoganimalrescue.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Sandra and Roland Brown
May 2, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the Greenwell family. May your precious memories give you comfort and the peace of God give you strength to face each day.
Travis Chapman
May 1, 2019
The Greenwell family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you find peace in your wonderful memories of Francis. God Bless and may peace be with you during this most difficult time.
Hamilton Peterson
April 30, 2019
I was honored to have known and worked with such a wonderful person. Frank was an asset to the Metropolitan Police Department and to the Office of Special Counsel. A gentleman with grace and dignity. Your smile and gentle laugh will always be with us Frank. God bless you Frank. Hamilton
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Sandy Greenwell
April 26, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Greenwell family. He was a kind and thoughtful man that I was honored to have as my uncle. He'll be missed but never forgotten. God bless you all.
April 26, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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