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Frances McKetchnie Obituary
On Thursday, April 20, 2006, FRANCES McKETCHNIE, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of A. Ray McKetchnie; loving mother of 11 children. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two sisters, a brother and a granddaughter. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, April 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., P.O. Box 222, Kensington, MD 20895.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rachael Dube
May 22, 2006
I am absolutely devastated to hear of your Mother's passing. She was a great Mother and an all around wonderful woman, and I will miss her. My heartfelt condolences I send to you.
Gene, Keith, Brendan and Kerry
April 24, 2006
Our hearts and loving thoughts are with you all.
Mary and John Scully
April 22, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are offered for Mrs. McKetchnie and all of you with all our love and heartfelt sympathy.
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