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WILLIAM McLAUGHLIN Obituary
WILLIAM F. McLAUGHLIN "Bill" (Age 70)
On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD, originally of Turkey Thicket, DC. Beloved husband of Rita Lawrence McLaughlin; brother of John J. McLaughlin, Jr., Patricia DeFino, Mary Yourishin and Catherine Wittenberger. Also survived by 27 nieces and nephews, along with numerous extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Catholic School, 1029 Monroe Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017 or www.stanthonyschooldc.orgwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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John Cook
June 20, 2017
June 20,2017,
Bill was the life of the party, when large groups of his friends would travel to Greece and Spain. We were able to get a large number to travel, because of cheap charter flights. Most fun I ever had in my life. Sorry, it ended.
Bunny Shumaker-Marsico
June 5, 2017
Dear Rita and Family-Just heard about Bill and your wonderful mother today when you called. Words of course can not express my sympathy for you and your entire family. God Bless all of you. Love, Bunny
May 30, 2017
Rita, He will be missed. Such a loving and thoughtful man
You are in our thoughts. Susan and Charlie Nern
May 29, 2017
Rita, just learned the sad loss of your husband. Sending you sympathy and love, Kathy Sartori
Cele Koennel-Donahue
May 28, 2017
Rita, The heart remembers most what it has loved the best. May memories comfort you and bring you Peace. My prayers are with you.
Regina Gretschel
May 27, 2017
Dear Rita and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was so friendly and personable. It was always a pleasure to talk with him whenever I saw him, especially at Collins when my parents passed away. Love and prayers, Regina
Barbara Fuhrman
May 26, 2017
Dear Rita and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We were childhood friends and he will be missed by the entire Grzeskiewicz family. It was so touching to see the Turkey Thicket and St. Anthony references. Bill loved both dearly. I am recovering from foot/ankle surgery and can't walk on it yet so sadly I
will not be able to attend the viewing or Mass.
Rita, please know that Bill will be missed by his Turkey Thicket family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. God bless.
Love,
Barb Grzeskiewicz Fuhrman
St. Anthony High School '64
John Kester
May 26, 2017
Yes, I knew him. I sat down with him quite a few times on our various neighborhood park benches and had friendly conversations.
Nancy Pruitt
May 26, 2017
We were so shocked to hear about Bill with everything else you have going on. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love Nancy, George and Adam
John and Carol Rooney
May 25, 2017
We send our love and deepest sympathies to you, Rita, and the rest of the family. We really enjoyed getting together with you both for lunches and great conversation after the St Anthony reunion. ❤
Ernest Monti
May 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of BIll's passing. Such a great guy and a loving husband.
Jennifer Debernardis
May 25, 2017
Rita, I am so shocked and sad to hear about Mac. He had a warm sense of humor and a memory like an elephant. His recall of my family members and our life events was impressive. I will miss all of that and occasionally running into him at the library or other White Oak places. We are out of town for another funeral so I will miss you this weekend. I hope your years of making memories together will comfort you during this sad time.
Clark & Elaine Ritchey
May 25, 2017
Rita, We are so shocked and so very sorry about Bill. Your are in our prayers.
John & Chou Tatspaugh
May 25, 2017
Rita, Our deepest sympathy to you in your time of grief.
Neil and Suzanne Piner
May 25, 2017
I always enjoyed working with you Bill. You had a great spirit and humor. I will miss our fun bantering and serious conversations. Rita you are in our prayers.
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