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Christine McDermott Obituary

Christine C. McDermott 1949-2013 Resident of San Ramon Christine passed away peacefully on October 18, 2013. Born Christine Cecilia Cwalina in Vallejo, CA on August 30th, 1949, she was one of four children born to Thaddeus and Lillys Cwalina. A graduate of U.C., Berkeley with a Mathematics Degree, Christine served as an USAF Captain with tours in NORAD and Alaska. Active in community and parish activities, to include the Catholic Daughters and Women's Guild, Christine is survived by her husband, Dave, and four children, Jenny, Michael, Paul and Mark. It is requested those making donations do so to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Services will be held at St Raymond's Catholic Church in Dublin, 10am, Thursday, October 24.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Oct. 23, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Christine McDermott

13 Entries

Paulette Wilson

October 30, 2022

Was thinking about Chris and found this obituary. Wanted to send my love to the Cwalina family I loved them all very much...Paulette Wilson

November 7, 2013

I pray that God surrounds her loved ones will peace & comfort! I pray that God will make himself known in a super natural way so that Chris's family and loved one know without a doubt that we will all see Chris again! Christ promises! And Abba (daddy) God NEVER breaks his promises! John 16:22...... I am lifting the whole McDermott and her loved ones in prayer! In Jesus Name Amen. "Jesus, I Trust In You!" <3

George and Tess Chiampas

October 29, 2013

May the beautiful memory of Chris comfort and sustain you in this hour of sorrow. Chris will be missed by everyone at St. Raymond.

Say hello to St. Faustina from me and give Jesus a huge hug.

Sylvia San Miguel

October 29, 2013

Chris, I know you went straight to heaven and were met with friends, family and saints. Have a great celebration until the rest of us join you!!

October 29, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family, Dave. Know that only your sorrow can pass away, for Chris is living in the hearts of those who loved her, and that lasts forever.

October 29, 2013

Dave and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you - blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.
Ramona and Mike Krausnick

Elvira Nagle

October 29, 2013

I and many others will miss seeing you, Chris, at 7:30 mass. Your smile and soft hello always had a warm welcome.

Nita Volker

October 29, 2013

Chris will be greatly missed in our St. Raymond community. Her years of service blessed all of us.

Terri and Jeff Brown

October 28, 2013

So very sorry to the whole family for your loss! What a sweet woman Chris was. She used to help in the art class and we were sacristans together. I will always remember her smiling and kindness.

Annmarie Emmons

October 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss-let her smile carry you through time.

October 24, 2013

May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

- John and Laura McDermott (Antioch,CA)

Louise Kennedy

October 24, 2013

My condoleances . Lots of strenght for you all

October 23, 2013

You will be missed

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