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HELEN SPENCER Obituary
Helen O'Conor Spencer (Age 95)
On Friday, September 13, 2019, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved wife of the late Honorable Richard A. Spencer, Jr.; mother of Marie Woodbury (Dan Claiborn), Terry Spencer (John Fassl), Karen Spencer, Colleen Henderson (Stu), Rick Spencer (Eileen). Also survived by 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 5949 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC, Tuesday, September 17, from 5 to 7 p.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the main church on Wednesday, September 18, at 11 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Ste. 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for HELEN SPENCER
Dawn Lucas (Denia's daughter)
September 19, 2019
It was always a pleasure to be in Helen's presence when visiting with my mother at The Groves. She never hesitated to shout out a friendly hello, tell it like it is, or sweetly compliment my children. You could always find her wearing a beautiful pastel top, and sporting a perfect hot pink manicure. If you were lucky enough to pass her as she was enjoying the outdoors, she would always send you off with an enthusiastic wave goodbye. I will miss seeing her...
Dawn Lucas (Denia's daughter)
September 18, 2019
It was always a pleasure to be in Helen's presence when visiting with my mother at The Groves. She never hesitated to shout out a friendly hello, or sweetly compliment my children, and was always dressed in a bright pastel colors, sporting a perfect manicure. If you were lucky enough to pass her as she was enjoying the outdoors, she would always send you off with a friendly wave goodbye. I will miss seeing her...
Whitney Bell
September 17, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Heartfelt condolences. KPC owes her a world of gratitude
Charles (Carlos) Cevallos
September 17, 2019
Just another day in paradise.
The Emmets
September 16, 2019
Our dear east coast family,
We have such fond memories of Helen (though not nearly enough). Wish that we could have been with you to celebrate her life, and comfort you in your grief and loss.
One of the many things we loved about Helen was her sense of humor, and the joy she had being with her immediate and extended family.
It has been years (too many) since we've seen most of you, so the attached recent photo on the pier in Oceanside has been included so you can remember what we look like (or in my case, no longer look like - lol).
We had fun at the photoshoot, and imagine Helen would have enjoyed watching as much as we enjoyed clowning.
With much love to you all,
The San Marcos Emmet clan
Edward O'Conor
September 16, 2019
Aunt Helen will always be remembered as a feisty, sweet woman full of life. Blessings and love to her family.
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