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Dorothea Thoms Obituary

Dorothea Thoms (Dottie), age 82, passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas on July 9, 2024. Dottie was a 36-year resident of Rockville, MD who co-owned Potomac Properties, Inc. with her husband, Fred, specializing in residential real estate in Montgomery County. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Weatherly and Forty Fort, PA, Dottie was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Prep and attended Muhlenberg College. Dottie moved to the Washington, DC area in 1965 when Fred was a Navy Officer. Dottie is survived by her three children, five grandchildren and her treasured Wheaton Terrier, Duffy. Dottie will be laid to rest with Fred at Arlington National Cemetery. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lakeway-tx/dorothea-thoms-11889517.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 23, 2024.

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Judith and Seth Popkin

July 23, 2024

So sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. We live in Rockshire and have known her for over 25 years. Without Dottie's and Fred's kindness and generosity, we would not be in the house for over 21 years that she found for us, and the one that we loved raising our family in. In addition, we shared a love of Daylilies, of which Dottie had many in her beautiful backyard. She offered us some, and we think of her each year when they bloom! In fact, on her birthday, I always sent her a picture of some of the ones she gave us, including just a few weeks ago!

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