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Sharon Pailthorp Obituary
Sharon Lund Pailthorp, 66, a 33-year resident of Davidsonville and formerly of Bowie, died July 12 at her home. She was born on February 21, 1946 in Washington, DC to the late Arthur and Frances Lund and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.
Sharon was a buyer and store manager for 16 years at the former Garfinckels Department Stores in Seven Corners and Tysons Corner, VA and Landover. She was a member of St. Anne's Parish in Annapolis. Sharon enjoyed cooking, swimming and snorkeling, art and early American history.
She is survived by her husband, James Pailthorp; her two daughters, Ann and Ingrid Pailthorp of Annapolis; and her brother, Arthur Lund, Jr. of Indian Head.
Friends are invited to Sharon's Life Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 16 and from 10 a.m.until her funeral service begins at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 17 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Support Center, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Pailthorp
Jerry Ricciotti
July 18, 2012
Dear Ingrid, I'm so sorry for your loss. I met your mom probably 10 years ago and ever since I always enjoyed crossing paths with her and catching up. She was so fun and joyful, it's wonderful to know that you and your sister will carry on spirit.
Christi Granger
July 18, 2012
Dear Ingrid and family, your mother must have been a wonderful woman to have raised such a caring and successful young woman as you are. My heart and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
July 17, 2012
Dear Jim,
We send our sincere condolences for your loss.
Bob and Cathy Mitchell in Pasadena
Cheryl Thomas
July 16, 2012
Sharon will always live in the hearts of her family and friends. We have lost a wonderful person physically, but her soul will never die.
Charlie Boswell
July 16, 2012
Dear Ann and Family,
Although we had never met your mother, we are confident she was a lovely lady. She certainly raised a wonderful daughter and her life lives on in you and your sister. On behalf of Renate and Color Wheel staff, please accept our offer of deepest condolences during this difficult period. May God bless you and comfort you and your family.
Susan Ford
July 15, 2012
Dear Jim , Ingrid and Ann, I was so sorry to hear of Sharon 's passing. She was a dear lady and I know that you will miss her very much. I send hugs your way during this very sad time. Susan Owings Ford
The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes
July 15, 2012
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