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HELEN CHEN Obituary


HELEN DER CHEN (Age 85)  
On Thursday, July 12, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Homer M. Chen; mother of Tommy, Stanley and James Der; sister of Margaret, Charles, Lockett and Edward. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Tuesday, July 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853 on Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 14, 2018.

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Eileen Dorsey

July 16, 2018

I miss sitting near her at 9:30 masses and my weekly hello and her asking how my kids are doing ? A very special lady we will all miss. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family

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Joe, Patty & Julian McCasland

July 14, 2018

We will miss Aunt Helen. Everyone is in our thoughts. We love you and wish we could be there.

Martha Yee

July 14, 2018

May our sister Helen rest gently in God's hands.

July 14, 2018

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Lon Chin

July 14, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family.

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