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Elaine Cahill Obituary
ELAINE O. CAHILL
Elaine O. Cahill, a long-time resident of the Rockville/Silver Spring, Maryland area, passed away September 26, 2011 at her home in Bethany Beach, DE. She bravely battled many health conditions for nearly 30 years. Born in 1941 in Washington, D.C., Elaine went to grade school at Holy Trinity School in Georgetown and graduated from Wheaton High School in Maryland. She retired as a Legal Assistant at The Montgomery County Office of the Public Defender of Maryland. Elaine was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was an advocate for the National Kidney Foundation, as well as organ donation. She was a talented artist, loving grandmother and mother, beach lover, fabulous cook, and devoted friend. She possessed strength and wisdom gleaned from years of battling a variety of health conditions. Elaine was married to the late John T. Cahill for nearly 30 years. She will be forever remembered by her devoted family: Patrick and Kathleen Thompson, Nick, Charlie, Elizabeth, Sean, and Jack of Milton, Georgia; Michael Cahill of Bethany, Delaware; John and Maria Cahill, Matthew, Christine, David of Cape Coral, Florida; and Jean Raver of Potomac, MD. Friends may visit with the family at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Rockville on Friday, October 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. A graveside service will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Aspen Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation at http://www.kidney.org/support/
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Memories and Condolences
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Thomas Cooke
September 29, 2022
My memories of working with Elaine as a colleague and friend are long lasting. I think of her when I drive my the Gate of Heaven Cemetery where she rests along side her husband John. I have Elaine's prayer card from her funeral and I read her warm message every Sunday before Mass. RIP my friend.
Thomas Cooke
September 30, 2020
I miss my friend and colleague. God bless Elaine and her family.
Shelley Costantini
October 16, 2011
Thank you Elaine for always having the kindest words and warmest touch.
I will always remember your great laugh and big smile.
Your enthusiasm towards our 'Cousins Circle' will live on through our memories and photos of those special family meals and good conversations.
Much love,
Shelley
October 12, 2011
To Elaine's family - please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. We knew her for just a short time when we lived in the same building in Leisure World. She was a very special lady, indeed! Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Sincerely, Kathy & Chuck Monahan - Raleigh, NC
Dani Oddone
October 7, 2011
Elaine is a blessing in my life. We shared many good times enjoying the double bond of cousin and friend. She was an example of a life lived with strength and courage and she loved her family and friends and showed it. I miss you so much, Elaine, and you will forever be a guiding influence in my life.
Tom Cooke
October 6, 2011
Elaine had more influence on me as a person than she ever knew. There was something very special about this lady but anyone who knew her knows that. Today, my big regret is that I lost contact (my fault 100%) with Elaine after we both left the Office of the Public Defender. God bless you Elaine and your family.
Denise Smith
October 6, 2011
Elaine was a precious cousin to me, devoted to her family and friends. She was truly an inspiration with her kind/generous nature and willingness to help with all she could to those she came in contact with. Elaine, you will be missed. All my love to the family. Denise Smith
Ric Oddone
October 5, 2011
Elaine is my cousin. She was also one of my best and kindest friends growing up on 40th street in Washington. I loved her sense of humor. She could make anyone laugh. Elaine had a lot of medical issues that were a challenge and at the same time she had a zest for life that was admirable.
Elaine taught me and many in our family how to be kind and how to be charitable to others. She loved her children and grand children like a saint and her presence will be deeply missed. She is one of the people that I will anxiously look forward to seeing in the next life. Until then, I love you. Ric Oddone
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