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Maryann Dolan Obituary
Maryann is predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Robert F. Dolan, and her parents Edward and Julia Bartley. She is survived by her sisters Eileen and Peggy Bartley, and her six children and their families: Edward Dolan (Rachel Orsini); Clare Dolan (Monica Worline); Julianne Dolan Lockwood (Greg Lockwood, John Lockwood, Hope Lockwood); Margaret Dolan (Jim Rupp); Robert F. Dolan, Jr. (Dawn Dolan, Robert F. Dolan, III, Shannon Dolan and Will Hoffman); and
Maryellen Dolan (Dennis Roos, Ryan Arinaga, Allison Arinaga and Justin Munro, and Sarah, Declan, Matthew, and Peter Roos).
Maryann was a devoted lifelong friend and an informal spiritual compass for many in her life. Her immediately recognizable bright smile, joyous greetings, and zest for life will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew her.
Family and friends will celebrate Maryann's life at a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Gaithersburg, MD on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., with a viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, you are invited to honor Maryann's memory with a gift to the Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative by writing a check to Asbury Foundation with GBCI on the memo line (201 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877) or St. Francis Breadline at https://stfrancisbreadline.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judith Riccio
September 3, 2024
Dear Bob and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. I know how special she was to you and how much she meant to your family.
May the cherished memories you have of your mother bring you comfort and help in your healing journey.
With deepest sympathy,
Judith Riccio
Mary & Michael Ridge
July 26, 2024
Mike & I first met Bob and Maryann on our honeymoon in the US in 1982. The welcome extended to us was so warm and kind that it was the beginning of a very valuable relationship in our lives. We have had many extended conversations with Maryann over the years and her advice was always welcome and vaued.
Maryann took great delight in meeting our young crew in Vancouver and then again in Washington.
We had great memories of Maryann on her visits to Ireland subsequently and she was always so inspiring and interested in both Mike and I, our children and the rest of the Dolan clan. We remained in contact over the years and were delighted to have had the opportunity to speak to her by phone less that four weeks ago.
We were very sad indeed to hear yesterday that Maryann has passed. We will remember her always as an inspirational woman who always offered kindness and guidance. We will pray for Maryann over the coming days and weeks and may she now rest in peace.
Mary & Michael Ridge and family - Dublin
Phil Li
July 23, 2024
Maryellen, Allison, Ryan, Dennis and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a strong, wonderful and engaging woman and I can hear her fantastic happy laugh as I write this note. I feel very lucky to have had the chance to reconnect with her last year when we visited in Maryland. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time and have made a donation to the St. Francis Breadline in her memory.
With much aloha,
Phil Li and Frank Belen
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