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Catherine McAuliffe Obituary
On Sunday, April 15, 2018 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of the late William J. McAuliffe, Jr. Devoted mother of C. Taney Hamill, Caroline Blakely, William J. McAuliffe III (Shelley), Mary Kelly, Robert McAuliffe (Susan), Peter McAuliffe and the late Ann Jones (Mike). Dear aunt of Ruth Young and many other nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, including Kate Hamill of Annapolis, and five great-grandchildren. Sister of Ann Louisa Sweeney and the late Ruth Rudolph, J. Taney Willcox and Thomas Willcox. Friends may call at DeVol Funeral Home, 2222 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC (complimentary valet parking) on Wednesday, April 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD on Thursday, April 19 at 12 noon. Private interment at Gate of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rebuilding Together, www.rebuildingtogether.org/donate, or historic St. Thomas Church in Chester Heights, PA, http://www.friendsofoldstthomas.org/donations. Please sign the guest registry at www.devolfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine McAuliffe
John Chromy
April 26, 2018
Caroline and Family---our deepest sympathy in this time of loss, love and the need to move forward, event hough there is a a hole in your heart. you are in our prayers.
Nora and John Chromy
Donna Grande
April 19, 2018
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this beautiful and blessed woman. May God give you His peace and comfort.
April 18, 2018
Gordon & Joyce Lindquist
Lisa and Don Saunders, Jr.
April 18, 2018
Sending our deepest sympathies to her family and beloved friends. May warm memories of happy days comfort you during this difficult time.
R.L.
April 17, 2018
A wonderful lady who will be sorely missed. May the God of comfort give you peace.
April 17, 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
April 17, 2018
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Helen Taney(wife of Joe Taney).
Diane Smith
April 17, 2018
Dear Carolyn,
Sending you my heartfelt sympathy, along with many positive thoughts. Diane
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