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O'Brien Atkinson III

O'Brien Atkinson Obituary

ATKINSON III, O'BRIEN

On Thursday, January 27, 2005, after a battle with cancer that he fought with courage, dignity and humor. Beloved husband of Jerry Robb-Atkinson. Loving father of Kathy Ciafardini, Kevin (Donna), Vincent (Laurie) and O'Brien IV (Pam). Also survived by six grandchildren, Amanda, Ted, Marcus, Taylor, O'Brien V and Anna, as well as by two stepchildren, Jeanine and Paul Badanes. Although his first marriage, to Patricia Wall Atkinson, ended in divorce, they remained life-long friends. Services will be held at St. Mary's Church (the small white chapel), 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville MD 20850.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 30, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for O'Brien Atkinson

19 Entries

Wendy Ryan

February 9, 2005

Jerry, so sorry that I could not be with Bob at Obie's memorial service. Wish I had known Obie as well as the rest of your friends did, since I only met him one time I believe. Take care of yourself, you continue to be in our prayers. Love, Wendy

Peggy Mahoney

February 5, 2005

My dear sweet friend Jerry!! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will never forget our meeting at Oakwood Apts and the great laughs I had with both of you. I hope in time you will find peace with the loss of O'Brien.

Pam Casagranda

February 1, 2005

Jerry and Family,

My love and prayers are with you.

Pam

Carol Long

February 1, 2005

Jerry,

As you know, the four of us: you and Obie and Ken and I had some pretty good times together. When my husband, Ken, died you and Obie were so supportive. It was great going to dinner with you and Obie.

I never felt like a "third wheel".

I hope Ken and Obie are again enjoying the jokes!

Denne Howard

January 31, 2005

Jerry: I'm glad I got to meet Obie and have those dinners with the two of you when I visited. Just really sorry he never got out here to go on the Tram ride with you. Most of all I'm sorry he had to leave so soon. At least you had great years of happiness.

I'll be talking to you soon.

Edwin Komen

January 31, 2005

Jerry,

My heart goes out to you.

Ed

Barbara Scheele

January 31, 2005

Dearest Obie,

Thank you for the opportunity to have known you. You are one of a kind and will be always be missed. God bless you.

Love,,

Barbara and Graham

Ray Dillon

January 31, 2005

Jerry you have been through a lot but at the funeral you looked great. I thought Father Val did an excellent homily. Best of luck to all of you.

Debbie & Lee Ann

January 31, 2005

We always loved getting together with Jerry and Obie. Obie's admirable Irish traits, great sense of humor and easy going nature were always refreshing and entertaining. We will miss him.

Carrie Allen

January 31, 2005

Thoughts and prayers. I remember the happy faces on your wedding day. So glad you found each other!

Donna Blumenauer

January 31, 2005

A hike on the canal....that's my best and first memory of time spent with Obie. It only took minutes to know what a special man he was, and will be in the everafter. Seeing he and Jerry together and knowing that they were happy beyond description was such a blessing. I'd like to hike with Obie again when I see him in Heaven. Rest in Peace Obie. Love and prayers to family and friends, Donna

Kathy Marr

January 30, 2005

I have only gotten to know Jerry & Obie in the last few years. The dignity and grace in which they dealt with Obie's illness was an inspiration to me. God Bless you Jerry and yours and Obie's families.

Jaimie Fitch

January 30, 2005

My thoughts are with my great cousins, aunts and uncles. I love you all, and pray you find peace and closure.

Karen Healy

January 30, 2005

Jerry,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your cherished memories with Obie give you much happiness to look forward to.

Kenneth & Sandra DeCorte

January 30, 2005

His faith and courage were beyond

approach and a quality to be admired. He always had a smile.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

John Parten

January 30, 2005

We had a truly good time in China & Tibet. We laughed all the way through our ricksha ride. I am happy & enriched to have made your acquaintance. Obie, RIP.

Edith (Dee) Krause

January 30, 2005

I only met Obie once but I consider it a privilege to have known him. Jerry, may God confort you in your grief and draw you to Him.

Marcia & Harold Toppall

January 30, 2005

Jerry and family:

We are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You travelled this road with dignity and helped all of us get to know Obie just a little better. May the love and prayers of all your friends and family help you find the strength to move forward.

Patricia Cilimberg

January 30, 2005

Pat and Ray Cilimberg will pray for the family and the soul of Obie.

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