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Dorothy O'Donnell Obituary
DOROTHY A. O'DONNELL (Age 85)
On Wednesday, July 6, 2011, of Frederick, formerly of College Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. O'Donnell; mother of Paul F. (Edith), John H. (Dewey), Mell A. (Nancy), and Mark J. (Kimberly) O'Donnell, Elizabeth (the late Gary) McKinney and Sheila (Charlie) Holzberger. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, July 11 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Stroke Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy O'Donnell
Eileen Walsh
July 12, 2011
My condolences on the loss of your mother.
July 11, 2011
My thoughts and condolences are with your family.
Carrie Flanagan
Lynne Kitzmiller Jones
July 11, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. You are all in my prayers.
Lisa Ambrose
July 10, 2011
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all. I'm glad I had the time with her that I did. She will never be forgotten. I loved her like family.
July 10, 2011
Dorothy was a wonderful woman and a friend to all of us at Edenton. We will mi her so very much. Love : All the residents and staff of Fiddlers Green at Edenton
Robert Foor-Hogue
July 10, 2011
Lee and I are thinking of you and Dewey. John, the memories of your mom will help you through the hard times.The pain lessens with time and warm thoughts will dominate.
American Stroke Association
July 10, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Dan and Pat O'Donnell
July 9, 2011
We are saddened to hear about the loss
of Aunt Dorothy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless Dorothy and your entire family. Love Dan and Pat
Shannon Bye
July 8, 2011
Im very sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers. Dorothy was a great friend.
Susan Fenwick
July 8, 2011
Dear Sheila, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words to ease your pain at this time, but please know that I am here for you. I enjoyed our conversations about your Mom. She seemed like a wonderful woman. I am sorry that I can't attend the services, but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please lean on me... I am here for you.
Joe and Julie O'Donnell
July 8, 2011
Dear Cousins, How sad to hear abouot Aunt Dorothy's passing. There is certainly another smile and more laughter in heaven with her there. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I remember her devotion to family and her great sense of humor. Love and prayers, Joe and Julie
We're really going to miss you Mom,
PAUL
July 8, 2011
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