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Kathryn Calimer Obituary

CALIMER, KATHRYN JEAN, 56, of Severna Park, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, after battling ovarian cancer for 17 months. Kathy was born on May 20, 1957, to the late Vernon and Mary Hollidge in Hyatts-ville, MD.Kathy married Ray Calimer on June 14, 1986 in Severna Park, MD where they raised two beautiful daughters, Kristen (25) and Lindsay (23).Kathy worked for the State of MD Income Tax Division for 12 years from 1976 to 1988. She began working at Asbury Christian Preschool in 1996 to 2014 and dearly loved the children. They made her a wonderful quilt after Kathy became ill, which meant so much to her. Kathy enjoyed watching her daughter, Lindsay swim and was very involved and active in Lindsay's swim team community. Kathy spent a lot of time with her grandchildren and was always thinking about them. She enjoyed shopping trips with her oldest daughter, Kristen. Kathy was loved and cherished by all of her family and friends. Kathy is survived byher husband of 28 years, Ray Calimer; her daughters Kristen and Lindsay Calimer; her 3 precious grandchildren, Deakon (6), Kamdyn (10 months) and Luke (1); her brother Vernon R Hollidge Jr of Round Hill, VA and sister Peggy A Bliek of Lake Lure, NC; and her dachshund, Lily. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 11:00 am in the St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146, where Kathy was a member. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3N, Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Capital on May 4, 2014.

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Dina (Wales) Padeletti

May 9, 2014

Ray, my deepest condolences to you and your daughters. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Kathy's passing.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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