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WILLIAM CUMBERLAND Obituary

WILLIAM E. CUMBERLAND (Age 80)
William E. Cumberland, a native Washingtonian, born September 11, 1938, to William and Marion Cumberland, died on November 29, after a long illness. Mr. Cumberland is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years Clare Hogan Cumberland, and three children, Lisa Baldez (John Carey), Joseph "TJ" Baldez (Martha Baldez), and Kara Cumberland (David Goldberg) and five grandchildren, Phoenix Baldez, 1st Lt. Joseph Carey (USMC), Sam Carey, Max Goldberg and Sonya Goldberg. Mr. Cumberland was Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America for 28 years. He was a registered lobbyist who worked on federal legislation affecting the real estate finance industry. Previously, he was Associate General Counsel with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, working with Ginnie Mae in the development of the Mortgage-Backed Security Program. He graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School, Georgetown University and Harvard Law School, Class of 1963. Mr. Cumberland worked for two summers as a legal associate for a shipping company in Copenhagen, Denmark and Shell Oil in London, England. He served on many community boards in Bethesda, MD, including President of the Springfield Citizens Association, Walt Whitman High School PTA, and the Sumner Village Community Association. He will be remembered for his love for family and friends, stewardship of his community, and a love of trains. A celebration of Mr. Cumberland's life will be held on Saturday, December 8, at the Sumner Village Community Center from 3 to 5 p.m. 4910 Sentinel Dr., Bethesda. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Ste. 100 Rockville, MD 20850, www.montgomeryhospice.org.www.DeVolFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 2, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM CUMBERLAND

13 Entries

Mary and Alfred Sauter

December 14, 2018

What a guy! He made a room come alive with just a smile. I am so blessed he was in my life. Alfred joins me in sending condolences on such a great loss.

Anja and Jeff

December 12, 2018

Our deepest condoleances to you Clare and your family. We had the pleasure meeting you while we lived in the US and have the nicest memories of you and Bill. Our thoughts are with you and your family in these difficult times.
Anja and Jeff

December 12, 2018

God's word in Ps.9:9 reveals that he does not ignore us in difficult time. Hoping you gain peace and comfort through these words. My condolence to all those affected.

Paul Schmitt

December 8, 2018

My prayers and well wishes are with you all. May God keep him and you all close to Him. He was a good man, and this is displayed in the family that family which he was at the center of. God Bless you all.

Beverly Martin

December 6, 2018

So sorry to learn of Bill's passing, Clare. He was a wonderful, caring person and a great co-worker! He solved many personal problems for many of the staff (including me), and, for that, I know all who worked with him, were appreciative of his efforts on our behalf. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. May he Rest in Peace. God bless.

Mike Bacher

December 6, 2018

Clare, Jo-Ann and I are so sorry for your loss. I spoke with Bill recently when I returned from an Alaskan fishing trip, and in his typical upbeat and positive way, he brought me up to speed on his health. He seemed more interested in my trip than concerned about his health. I left that conversation believing he would live forever. His memory will! He was such a great and positive person. Jo-Ann and I always looked forward to getting together with you two when you visited Rehoboth! We will miss him and keep you both in our prayers.

Jean Ferber

December 4, 2018

We had so many wonderful times with this great guy while we lived in DC. Clare, you were blessed with one of the best!! We know he will be terribly missed. Our love,
John & Jean Ferber

Aileen Bloom

December 4, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories you have built over a lifetime of love, laughter and respect.
Sadly I will not be able to attend the service on Saturday but I will be with you in spirit.

December 3, 2018

Dear Clare and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will have many loving memories to comfort you in the months ahead. Lorry McIntyre

B H

December 3, 2018

With deepest sympathy. May the God of all comfort be with you during these trails:

Pat Quinn

December 3, 2018

Dear Clare, My mom and I were very sorry to hear about Bill. It was so great to reconnect with him after all these years and to finally meet you. I know it meant a lot to my Dad to see Bill again and talk about old times. It was very obvious that you and Bill had a deep and loving relationship and that you and your family were everything to him. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

John Gruehl

December 2, 2018

Bill was a good friend and fun to be with. Smart, candid, insightful, and overall, one of the few truly good guys. I feel very privileged to have known him. He will be missed. John Gruehl, Bethesda, MD

cynthia curtis

December 2, 2018

With deepest sympathy. Bill was a wonderful man. Cindy Curtis

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