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MARY SHAY Obituary
Mary Jane Shay (Prah)
Longtime resident of Washington, DC, passed away on November 18, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Frederick Barry Shay, in 2007. She is survived by her children, David M. Shay of Silver Spring, MD, Joseph G. Shay (Susan) of Waltham, MA and Mary Shay Doughty (Chris) of North Andover, MA, and by seven grandchildren. Friends may call at DeVol Funeral Home, 2222 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., on Sunday, November 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 3630 Quesada St., NW on Monday, November 27 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Madonna House, 220 C St., NE, Washington, DC. 20002 or to Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House, 503 Rock Creek Church Rd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010.
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Stephanie Kelly
November 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many happy memories of times spent with your family - your mom was very special.
A. I.
November 24, 2017
May the hope of seeing her again in paradise help you to endure these difficult days. She will be missed by all.
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