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Bernard Boteler Obituary
On Thursday, January 2, 2003, BERNARD L. BOTELER, SR. passed peacefully to eternal life at his home in Olney, MD. He was predeceased by his first wife of 17 years, Kathrine Rose Stanton Boteler, by his son, Bernard L. Boteler Jr., by his second wife of fifty seven years, Alma Elizabeth Albertson Boteler; and by his brother, Gordon R. Boteler. He is the beloved father of Rose Mary McAleer (Jack), J. Stanton Boteler, R. Eugene Boteler (Mary), and Mary Elizabeth DeMattia (Anthony). He is also survived by his only sister, Annie A. Brown of Hagerstown, MD and by his brothers, Millard J. Boteler of Fairfax Station, VA, Earl A. Boteler Sr. of Alexandria, VA and Lawrence H. Boteler of McLean, VA. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and two great great grandsons. The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Norbeck, MD on Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. and on Monday, January 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's School Campaign Fund, 4401 Norbeck Rd., Rockville, MD 20853. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
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Sue Seager
February 1, 2003
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It sounds like your father led a very fulfilling life for 97 years. I think of you often and hope all is well.
Art Posey & Family
January 30, 2003
Stan and Family,
Congratulations on your father's long and wonderful life. My deepest condolences on his passing. He has set a wonderful example for us all - may we all live to see our great great grandchildren. Peace be with you.
Pamela Davis (Canevari)
January 30, 2003
Stan,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. My heart goes out to you for all that you have been through. The worst part of us getting older is all the goodbyes we have to say. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam
Beth Hollingsworth-Bassin
January 30, 2003
Dear Stan,
I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I have not talked to you in quiet a few years, however, you pass through my mind often. I hope you are doing well and enjoying life, and that you will heal from your loss, and be at peace.
Warm Regards,
Beth H.
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Alan Rich
January 30, 2003
I am very sorry for your loss. We all have lost someone close in our life. What we will never lose are the memories.
Anne Mastracci Henig
January 21, 2003
Stan,
You and your family remain in my prayers. My condolences to all. I will miss seeing your dad at St. Patrick's.
Bob Lau
January 7, 2003
To the Botelers: Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to all of you. From all of J.S. Boteler's former students at Peary High School (Rockville, MD) and the Midnight Sun Online - www.pearyhs.org.
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