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CAROLYN C. MATTINGLY
Suddenly on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, Carolyn C. Mattingly of Potomac, MD. She was the lifelong love of her husband, C. Richard Mattingly for over 44 years; the adored and loving mother of Christin Mattingly (Alex) Lewis; cherished daughter of Alex and Betty Combs; dear sister of Marilyn Cannon, Bryan (Susan) Combs, and Catherine (John) Owens; daughter-in-law of Charles and Bettie Mattingly; sister-in-law of Barbara Middleton; and aunt of Olivia and Michael Owens, Steven and Lisa Middleton. Carolyn is also survived by countless loving friends and extended family here in the Washington, DC area and throughout the country.No woman on this planet cared more about those she loved and called a friend than Carolyn. She not only gave endlessly to them, she was untiring in her kindness and in her deep commitment to so many causes. She was her husband's soul mate and partner in the fight against cystic fibrosis. She was a former Chair of the Churchill High School Boosters, Commissioner and past Chair of the Maryland Commission for Women and a member of the National Association of Women Judges: Women Moving Forward Conference, along with many other contributions to the community. When not volunteering, she was a real estate agent throughout the DC metro area.Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org. Her family plans to establish a special project in the near future in her memory and in honor of the impact she has made in her much too short a time with us.
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Memories and Condolences
for CAROLYN MATTINGLY
Roseanna Vogt
October 16, 2014
Saturday, October 11th was the Women Moving Forward conference that Carolyn was working with us to prepare when we lost her. There was a lot of energy among the women who are returning to society after serving their sentence at MCI-W. The flowers that you, Rich and Christin, put throughout the facility added warmth and welcome to the day. Every time I saw them as I walked about I remembered Carolyn with the fondness and love that I'm sure was the reason you put them there. We miss her very much. She has left a hole in the world.
Ron & Gloria Mizer
October 14, 2014
Rich -
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and
your family at this difficult time.
Eleanor Campbell
October 13, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin,
We were shocked and saddened to hear the news about Carolyn. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. It is our prayer that as the days and weeks pass, you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
October 12, 2014
Rich and family--We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Marie Hennessey (Columbus, OH)
Dori Matalia (Concannon)
October 9, 2014
Dear Christin and Family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. It was so terribly sad to hear the news. I just wanted you to know that your mother was one of the nicest and kindest parents that I ever met as a classroom teacher and coach. She was always helpful, cheerful, smiling and encouraging and generous with her time. You shared these same qualities. In time, I hope your family will find comfort and peace. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
In deepest sympathy,
Tara Bertolini
October 9, 2014
Rich,
I was saddened to hear of this terrible news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Tara Bertolini
Beth Mattingly Denham
October 9, 2014
Dear Rich and family, Wishing you peace and comfort during this painful and tragic loss of your beloved Carolyn. In friendship and love from your CF family in Louisville, KY
Beth Mattingly Denham and staff
Kathy Straley
October 8, 2014
My heart goes out to you in this time of shock and loss. I am so sorry.
Melissa Nelson
October 8, 2014
Rich and Christin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very sad time. We're praying God's peace will be with you. With our deepest sympathy,
Melissa & Steve Nelson
October 7, 2014
Dear Richard and Christin, Please accept our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your wife and mother. We will always remember her warmth and smile. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Arthur and Margie Lappen
October 7, 2014
God bless you, Rich, and your family.
Lots of love and prayers,
Mary and Jerry Stone
October 7, 2014
Richard,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Margaret
Sushma Oberoi
October 7, 2014
Sorry to know about her loss !
October 7, 2014
Dear Rich & Christin,
With thoughts of comfort, peace and caring at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Martine Denis and the Greater New York Chapter staff
Austin Curtis
October 7, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin - Some of my fondest memories include your family. I will always hold dear the countless Christmas Eve's we spent together enjoying and celebrating life. My heart is broken for you both. Carolyn will always have a place in my heart.
With Love.
-Austin
Donna Miller
October 7, 2014
My heart goes out to Carolyn's family and all who knew her. Such a beautiful soul, lost too soon.
October 7, 2014
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
The entire Bishop Denis J. O' Connell community mourns the passing of Mrs. Mattingly. Our prayers and Mass intentions are being offered up for Mrs. Mattingly and family. Daniel Stabile, Counselor, Bishop O'Connell High School.
Jean Hutchinson
October 6, 2014
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Carolyn and her twin sister Marilyn many years ago in the Waggener High School band. My sister was a classmate of theirs. What fine women they became! My sympathies to the family.
Judy Ranan
October 6, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin,
Sending you both heartfelt condolences during this time and keeping you in my thoughts.
Gloria & Ken Friedman
October 6, 2014
Ken and I send our deepest condolences to you, Rich, Christin, and the rest of your family. Rich- you and Carolyn have always been there for us, in the cystic fibrosis community. I hope that we can provide some comfort in some small way, to you all. Being at the service today, it is clear how much Carolyn is loved and what an impact she made on so many. We are so grateful that you have chosen the CFF as a means for people to honor Carolyn. Our thoughts and love are with you.
Wanda Thurston
October 6, 2014
Carolyn was such a beautiful woman both inside and out, she will be surely missed by her family and friends. My prayers are with you.
Wanda D Thurston
Donna Clark
October 6, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mattingly family and all who have lost a friend in Carolyn. May God provide you with comfort now and always.
Donna Clark - NENY CFF
Joy Warren
October 6, 2014
Dear Rich & the Mattingly Family,
Im very sorry for the lost of your loving family member. May God comfort and guide you during this tragic time.
with my DEEPEST sympathy
October 6, 2014
May you, your family and friends find strength in the love and memories of Carolyn today and always. ~ Lori Wakefield, Previous Real Estate co-worker
October 6, 2014
May God watch over Rich and your daughter Christin and give you the strength and guidance you will need for this tough period in your life.
Angela Taylor Cham
(Silver Spring,Md)
Gail, Pete and Amy Plamondon
October 6, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Carolyn's smile and positive energy certainly touched all those with whom she came in contact. Though our memories with Carolyn go way back (our girls' first solo bike rides, the first days of pre-school and kindergarten), it was Carolyn's you can do it attitude that we'll always remember. She was, and is, a special woman. Our sympathy, love and hugs go out to you both.
October 6, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin, I had the privilege to work with Carolyn while I was at Churchill, I could not have worked with a finer person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Mike and Cecily Dichov
Matt Whitfill
October 6, 2014
Rich,
Heather and I are deeply saddened to hear of this terrible news. Carolyn was a wonderful person and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless,
Matt & Heather Whitfill
Amy Alvarez
October 6, 2014
May the love of family and friends comfort you during these most difficult days, my sincere condolences to all who loved and knew Carolyn.
October 6, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin:
Carolyn will forever be a bright light in all our lives. We extend our deepest sympathy for your unfathomable loss.
Barbara and Allen Balik
The Ehrie Family
October 5, 2014
Dear Rich, Christin and your entire family, we are thinking of you and sending hugs and love. We are forever grateful to have known beautiful Carolyn and for all the work your family along with the CFF has done for cystic fibrosis.
Gil and Ann Stein
October 5, 2014
Richard- Ann and I were deeply saddened by the news. Know that you and your family constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
October 5, 2014
Rich and Christin,
I am shocked to hear of this horrible tragedy. Carolyn was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I fondly remember her from days at Potomac Elementary and when she was a soccer coach for the girls. She was a great role model. You have our deepest sympathy.
The Stempel Family (Potomac, MD)
Tere & Paul Carrubba
October 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mattingly family. Carolyn was such a wonderful person and we will always remember her with a smile.
Roseanna Vogt
October 5, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin: May the warmth of memories of Carolyn's love wrap you and family and friends in comfort. I still can't believe she's gone. We were so very blessed to have such a wonderful soul to share in our lives. I served with her from 2006 on the Commission and know it is a blow to all the women of our state. I met you, Christin, at a couple of events. She was always so proud of you. Carolyn was a vital and valuable member of the Steering Committee for the Women Moving Forward Conference from its inception and her contributions were substantial..She will be missed so very much. I was totally blessed to know her; she was the one who invited me to be part of the first conference and I served with her ever since. At our last WMF meeting, just two weeks ago, she stopped me to ask how I was doing and I was able to express to her my great gratitude for inviting me to join her in her projects and for all she did. Her loss leaves a hole in the world.
Susan & Dan Pereles
October 5, 2014
Rich & Christin, We are so terribly sorry for your loss. We will miss Carolyn's beautiful smile and kindness in the neighborhood. She will be remembered as a strong supporter of causes and a woman who cherished her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Pereles Family
Patricia Snyder
October 5, 2014
Dear Rich and Christin; I am so very sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a wonderful woman and I will miss her. Remember the Rolling Green Way parties!
Pat and Evan Snyder
Mary Beth Rock
October 5, 2014
Rich: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Carolyn's passing is unimaginable. We were in church this morning and prayed for your family. Love, Mary Beth, Mike & Angelica Rock (CF Family, Raleigh, NC)
Stuart and Evan Snyder
October 5, 2014
Rich and Christin, I am truly sorry for your loss. We shared great times as neighbors, and you are in my prayers.
Tracy and Jim Board
October 5, 2014
Dear Rich, Jim and I were devastated to learn of Carolyn's tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I know the whole CF community is grieving with you.
Ned Rich
October 5, 2014
I used to manage the real estate office that Carolyn worked in. She was a lovely, sweet person that the world will miss. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family.
Peter Knockstead
October 5, 2014
God bless Carolyn and the Mattingly family
Gus Kalaris
October 4, 2014
God will embrace and protect her everlasting soul. Those of us on earth will support and love the Mattingly family through this monumental loss.
May her memory be eternal.
Tom, Bettye Jo and Wes (Mattingly) Hartlage
October 4, 2014
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris, Lesa, Ben, Brad Mattingly
October 4, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie Castner
October 3, 2014
Words alone cannot express the sorrow I felt upon hearing the news of this tragic loss. I also have fond memories of Carolyn and Marilyn from Waggener High School and the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn, Carolyn's husband and all of her family!
Beverly Smith
October 3, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the entire family. I remember Carolyn from Waggener High.
Brad and Pam McNeal
October 3, 2014
Carolyn was a beautiful person both inside and out. Our hearts are with Rich and his family during this incredibly sad time.
Tim & Lita Horine & Family
October 3, 2014
Such a great loss to so many great people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Omni Shoreham Hotel
October 3, 2014
The Management and Associates of the Omni Shoreham Hotel extend our deepest sympathies to the Mattingly Family. We extend our thoughts and prayers and hopes of peace during your time of grief.
Edward Ciliberti
October 3, 2014
Such a huge and tragic loss! I remember Carolyn from Waggener High School and the years in band. So many memories! Prayers from all over the world.You will never be forgotten . Edward Ciliberti, Pebble Beach, California
Ginny and Tom Hughes
October 3, 2014
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Carolyn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Judy Saunders
October 3, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Judy and Bob Saunders
Adrienne (Carey) Wright
October 3, 2014
I knew Carolyn and Marilyn from Waggener and St. Matthews. Very beautiful inside and out...friendly to all with great smiles. Such a loss for everyone. May God Bless and hold your hearts as you grieve....
Lynn Coard
October 3, 2014
Know that there are people praying that God will comfort your family and grant you peace and calm. I'll always remember Carolyn's smile.
Mary Gayle Carrico-Gurley
October 3, 2014
I remember Carolyn from Waggener. Very sweet girl. Then her sister had Shapenastics on Hubbards Ln, I saw her there on occasion. .
Your loss is huge . I'm so very sorry.
Dominique, Briana,Shayna Abedi
October 3, 2014
Dearest Richard and Christin, our deepest sympathy for your loss. We were absolutely devastated at the news of Carolyn's passing. Our memories of Carolyn are that of an amazing woman, wife, mother, friend who was so proud and so in love with her family. We keep close to our heart the many reminders of soccer practices, lunches, booster meetings, so many wonderful memories. Words can never express the deep sorrow we feel. May Carolyn rest in peace and be your guardian angel. G-d Bless
Ann & David Russo & family
October 3, 2014
Rich & Christin, Words cannot begin to convey how heartbroken we are for you all. Carolyn was such a devoted, loving, fun, supportive wife and mom, as well as a wonderfully accomplished woman in her own right. Our hope is that you'll be able to find peace and comfort in the many special memories of your lives together. Keeping you all close to our hearts with lots of love and prayer.
Thanksgiving Friday 2009 at Mom's... Carolyn, always with a beautiful smile & loving spirit.
Ann Russo
October 3, 2014
Howard &. Kathy Horine
October 3, 2014
Keep her close in your heart and she will never be far away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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