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Hugh Cole Obituary

COLE, HUGH M., COL., USA (Ret.)

On June 5, 2005 of Alexandria, VA. Beloved husband of Catherine J. Cole; father of Heather K. Cole of Boston, MA. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Fort Myer Old Post chapel. Burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. A reception will follow at Spates Hall Community Center, Bldg. #407, 214 McNair Rd., Ft. Myer, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northern Virginia. Inquiries to OLD TOWN/NORTHERN VA FUNERAL CHOICES, (703) 465-1800.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 21, 2005.

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