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MARY ELLEN RAFFERTY  FITZPATRICK DENNARD  
Passed quietly on February 5, 2020 after a strong fight against ALS. Mary Ellen is survived by her loving husband of 12 years; John Dennard, her children; Sawyer Hopkins and Colleen Freeman, her favorite grandson; Scott Freeman, and her mother; Mary Fitzpatrick. She was a Trinity University graduate and enjoyed living in Washington, D.C. for over 40 years before retiring to Florida. Mary Ellen donated her body to support ALS research. A memorial service took place on February 8 in Naples, FL. Please consider donating to the ALS Association in her memory.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 1, 2020.

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March 1, 2020

Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. It is so painful losing someone you love so much. May our Heavenly Father the God of loving kindness, comfort, and tender mercies hold you close during these sad times.

February 26, 2020

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

February 26, 2020

Offering my deepest condolences to the family, may our God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming day's

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