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IRENE DOWNS Obituary
Irene J. Downs
It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that the family of Irene J. Downs announce her passage on Sunday July 1, 2018. Cherished wife and best friend of Gary for 30 years. Much loved mother of Kristin and her fiancé Dan Kessler. Beloved sister-in-law of Susan Reid and her husband Richard. Will be sadly missed by stepdaughter Kelly Bryant, nephew Scott Reid, niece Lindsay Glass, niece Christina LaCroix and nephew Frank Mazeika and their families. Loved by Halle and Oliver. Irene adored her family above all else and was a giving and loving woman. Gary and Irene loved to travel and one of her favorite places was Deep Creek Lake. Visitation with the family will be held at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, July 7 from 12 Noon to 1 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations welcomed by the family in support of Ovarian Cancer Research or your local Animal Shelter.www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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Dick Bolt
July 26, 2018
Sorry to just find out on GOOGLE, we are sorry hear the news! You lake neighbors.The Bolt family.
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Rob and Martha Senty
July 6, 2018
We are heartbroken. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
July 5, 2018
N. S.
July 5, 2018
Sincere condolences to the Downs family. Our Heavenly Father feels your pain and will comfort and strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Psalm 94:17-19
Izetta Phillips
July 5, 2018
Offering my deepest sympathy for the friends, family & colleagues of Irene.
July 5, 2018
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
LUZ LOPEZ-CORREA
July 5, 2018
Our deepest and sincerely condolences to Irene's family.
Dr. Luz Lopez-Correa and Staff.
Kristin Downs
July 5, 2018
Kristin Downs
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Kristin Downs
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Kristin Downs
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Kristin Downs
July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018
Sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.
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