Elizabeth Troy

1928 - 2019

Troy, Elizabeth Ann Cashman Elizabeth Ann Cashman Troy, of Bethesda, MD., died peacefully with family present Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Liz was born Nov. 15, 1928, in Owatonna, MN., to James and Elizabeth Cashman. She had six brothers and one sister. She graduated from St. Teresa's College in Winona, MN., and received a master's degree in library science and special education at Catholic University of Maryland. She married Thomas F. Troy, of Oakham, MA, August 29, 1953. Liz founded the school library at Holy Cross Parish School and was librarian and tutor for more than 25 years. After retirement, she served at Holy Cross as a volunteer in nocturnal adoration and on the pro-life committee. She was a volunteer and board member of Centro Tepeyac Silver Spring Women's Center. Liz is survived by sons, Thomas (Anne) and James (Helen); daughters Margaret (Mark) Zimmerman, Catherine (Jesse) Franklin; Ann (Edgar) Pottker, Ellen (Michael) Bouchard, and Jane (David) Trebilcock; 23 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Marge Gallagher. Liz was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, and daughter, Mary. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, January 13, at home, 6101 Rudyard Dr., Bethesda, MD, with a prayer service at 4 p.m. The funeral is at 10 a.m. on Monday at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD., followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. The family suggests donations to Centro Tepeyac or Holy Cross School Annual Giving Fund. Please sign the Guestbook at www.legacy.com/washingtontimes