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Doris Burlingame Obituary

Doris Burlingame, 93, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away on September 9, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late William Hayden Burlingame, Jr. (Lefty). She was a devoted mother to the late William Michael Burlingame and Teri Lynn Moscatelli(Steve). Doris was a proud grandmother to Lauren Nguy (preceded in death by her husband, Brian), Melanie Wooldridge(Jeff) and Christina Moscatelli. She was also blessed with two great-granddaughters, Kaelyn and Harper, who brought her endless joy. She is also survived by her sister, Lena Mae Speorl.
There will be a celebration of life from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with friends and family followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 at Riderwood Village Chapel: 3140 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904. A graveside service will take place on Sunday, September 14, at 2 p.m. at Fort Lincoln Cemetery: 3401 Bladensburg Rd.. Brentwood, MD 20722.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 11, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Doris Burlingame

Sep

13

Celebration of Life

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Riderwood Village Chapel

3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Sep

13

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Riderwood Village Chapel

3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Sep

14

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Fort Lincoln Cemetery

3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722

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