Clarease Williams, 42 of Lexington Park, was born in Rocky Mount, NC, on December 22, 1972, to the late Nelson Williams Sr., and Barbara Whitaker. Clarease was an avid Redskin Fan, a writer, a friend, and a loving mother who was there for her children until her illness took an extreme toll. She was a fighter and was very determined so she gave it her all until the very end! She had a beautiful heart and was really loved by her family. Clarease is survived by her two children Terrance Williams, and Tashonda Williams, her sister, Jualetia R. Hall-Thomas, (Rodney Thomas), Regina Williams, Christina Williams, Sabraina McNeill, her brothers Donovan Williams, and Nelson Williams, Jr. and other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM at To Tell The Truth Ministries 22345 Greenview Parkway, Great Mills, MD 20634.
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Rosemary Ferruzza, 77
Rosemary Ferruzza, 77 of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 27, 2015 at her home. Born on September 1, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Vivian Jackson and Glenn Edward Jackson. Rosemary was the loving wife of the late Joseph John Ferruzza, whom she married on May 10, 1958 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Washington, DC, and who preceded her in death on February 28, 2013. Rosemary is survived by her children: Joseph Anthony Ferruzza of Linden, VA, John Michael Ferruzza of Hughesville, MD, Jennifer Vivian Weisskopf of Mechanicsville, MD, and 4 grandchildren. She graduated from St. Cecilia Academy, Washington, DC in 1955. Rosemary moved from Prince Georges County, MD to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1980 and worked as an Executive Secretary for U.S. Government in Washington DC, VA, and MD, for 38 years retiring in 2000. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD with Father Jack […]
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Eden (Edie) Elizabeth Elrod, 42
Eden (Edie) Elizabeth Elrod, 42 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 27, 2015 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born August 3, 1972 in Washington, DC. Edie was the daughter of James Glenn Elrod, Jr. and the late Carolyn Ester (Reynolds) Elrod. Edie loved working with computers and solving problems. She loved spending the holidays with her children and family, watching movies, eating crabs, and playing with her dog. Edie was preceded in death by her mother Carolyn, Grandfather Dean Reynolds, Grandmother Dorothy Elrod and Grandfather James G. Elrod, Sr. Edie is survived by her sons, Dylan Abell and Nicholas Teel; father, James Glenn Elrod, Jr., Grandmother, Marge Reynolds and brother, J.D. (Cindy). The family will receive friends for Edie’s Memorial Gathering on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 6-8 pm with a Memorial Service at 7 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 in remembrance of Edie.
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June Fairweather, 87
June Fairweather, 87 of Solomons, MD passed away on June 29, 2015 at her residence. Born June 11, 1928 in Salt Lake City, UT, she was the daughter of the late Henry William Deneke and Lucile (Fouhy) Deneke. June is survived by her children, Stephen Edwin Fairweather of West Linn, OR, Leslie Brooks of St. Leonard, MD, LeeAnne Johnson of Round Hill, VA and David William Fairweather of Windham, NH; grandchildren, Shelley Fairweather-Vega, Sarah Fairweather, Maria Brooks, Jake Johnson, Ashleigh Johnson, Emma Fairweather and Nicholas Fairweather; great–grandchildren, Joseph and Maria Vega; and brother, Richard Deneke of Stone Mountain, GA. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin William Fairweather and grandson, Sean Michael Brooks. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Rosemary Abell, 83
Rosemary Abell, age 83, died after a brief illness, surrounded by family, friends and the caring staff at Hospice House in Callaway, MD on June 27, 2015. Born September 22, 1931 in Washington D.C., she moved to St. Mary’s County as a youth and attended St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown. There she met and ultimately married her high school sweetheart Joseph W. “Joe Dick” Abell on January 3, 1951. They were married for 49 years before his death in July 1999. Our parents both loved their Catholic faith and sent us to Catholic schools even though it was somewhat of a financial burden to them. Mom loved of the Blessed Mother to us and said The Holy Rosary each day for our family intentions. Rosemary loved life on the water. Many happy days were spent on our pier fishing and crabbing. She looked forward to the first crabs of the season and savored every bite with a special mayonnaise and Old Bay™ family-secret crab dip. And each summer for as long as we can remember, we all visited Ocean City to watch the beautiful waves and take in the wonder of God’s creation. Rosemary loved spending time with her large […]
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Catherine Adell Gaylor, 80
Catherine Adell Gaylor, 80 of Waldorf, MD, passed away at Bridge Point Hospital in Washington, D.C. on June 20, 2015. Born September 11, 1934 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lottie (Lancaster) Conway. Catherine grew up in Southeast, DC. Throughout her life, some of Catherine’s employment included the P.G. County School System and the Days Inn in Waldorf, MD. She was an avid Redskins fan, enjoyed gardening with her plants and flowers and socializing with her neighbors. Her family meant the world to her and Catherine was a vibrant outgoing life force that touched many people. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond S. Gaylor, Jr.; daughter, Peggy R. Gaylor; sisters, Rose Adams, Jean Gray, Joan Goodwin, and brothers, Eugene Conway, Jr., Russell Conway and James Conway. Catherine is survived by her sons, Michael A. Gaylor (Diane), Perry C. Gaylor (Susan); daughter, Tracy L. Cantrell; grandson she raised, Christian Gaylor (Dawn); sister, Ann Gordon; grandchildren, Jamie Jackson, Kristin Rios (Gabriel), Brandon Gaylor, Brittney Gaylor, Samantha Gaylor, Michael Gaylor, Jr. and great grandchildren, Braxton Clay, Graysen Gaylor, Salvatore Merone and Gabriel Rios. The family will receive friends for Catherine’s Life Celebration on Friday, June 26, […]
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John Francis Murray, 95
Beloved patriarch, John Francis Murray, 95 of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015. He was born September 29, 1919, to James H. and Mary Glynn Murray, in New London, CT, and had one sister, Mary Murray D’Amico. He spoke fondly of his hometown and his extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as childhood friends, going to the beach, being a Boy Scout and an altar boy at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, attending St. Mary’s School and Bulkeley School, from which he graduated in 1937. John attended Niagara University, where he met Margaret Keenan, who would become his wife of 65 years. He graduated in 1943, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. From Niagara, John attended Officers Candidacy School and received his commission as Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He served in the Pacific, 828th Amphibian Truck Company, 24th Corps, participating in landings at Leyte Gulf, October 20, 1944, and Okinawa, April 1, 1945. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and remained a reservist until 1951. John’s military service marked him indelibly: he credited the order and discipline with forming him as an adult, and he was inevitably marked by the […]
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Sarah Gibson, 92
Sarah Gibson, 92 died peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, June 28 at the Sagepoint Senior Living Services in La Plata, MD where she lived under the care of a skilled and compassionate staff for a little over a year. Prior to coming to Sagepoint Sarah enjoyed the love and warmth of her daughter Ilene and son-in-law Ken Robinson who shared their home with her for many years until she needed continuous, professional attention. After the death of her beloved husband Richie in 1994, Sarah joined her older son Donald and his wife Darlene in their home before Ilene and Ken’s new house was built. Sarah deeply loved and selflessly served her family; Richie, Donald, Darrell and Ilene, and was welcoming and generous to everyone she encountered. Perhaps her growing up in an orphanage in Asheville, NC from the age of six until 16 reinforced for her the importance of family and nurtured an instinct to serve others, qualities that persisted throughout her life. There, she cooked for the legions of children in the home and picked up many practical skills that she put to good use in adulthood. Upon leaving North Carolina, Sarah was embraced by her Uncle […]
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George Henry Morgan, Sr., 90
George Henry Morgan, Sr., 90 of Hughesville, MD passed away June 29, 2015 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. Born August 9, 1924 in St. Mary’s County, MD, he was the son of Camilus T. Morgan and Mary F. Knott Morgan. As a child, George attended Laurel Grove School in Mechanicsville, MD and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a lifetime farmer who enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495. Predeceased by his parents and his son, George Henry Morgan, Jr. (Carrie) of Leonardtown, MD, George is survived by his son, Bryan Morgan (Michelle) of Lexington Park, MD; daughters, Barbara Lowery of Lexington Park, MD, Linda Alvey (Larry) of Mechanicsville, MD, Connie Seaman (Glenn) of Cumberland, MD, Mary Philyaw (Cliff) of Leonardtown, MD, Debbie Ledford (Lee) of Lexington Park, MD and Patricia Morgan (Roger) of Lexington Park, MD; his grandchildren Penny Shaw, Victoria Bowie (Ronnie), Lorri Wathen (Lenny), Larry Alvey (Vicki), Eddie Philyaw, Pam Wood, Roger Sexton, David Philyaw, Michele Earman ( Jason), Susan Robinson (Brian), Samantha Uphold (Roger), Jeannie Wathen (Johnny), Jay Weston (Rhonda), Jessica Morgan (Andy), Christopher Morgan (Courtney), Anthony Thirouin (Rachel), Lauren Morgan (Matt); […]
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Winola Jean Moore, 89
Winola Jean Moore, 89 of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on June 30, 2015 at her home in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on January 30, 1926 in Jefferson, NC to the late Calvin Wesley and Ennis Lyle Eldreth. Winola retired from Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland where she worked as an Administrative Bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church since 1983 and a member of the Red Hat Society. Winola was a very caring and giving person who was willing to drop everything to take care of someone else’s needs. She also volunteered at Calvert Memorial Hospital working the Information Desk for many years. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Moore, and beloved mother of Jean Van Hart and her husband Bruce. Grandmother of Jennifer Chapman and her husband Robert and Orion Van Hart and his wife Rosario, and Great grandmother of Amanda, Emily, and Bobby Chapman and Tomas and Isabella Van Hart. The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Sunday July 5, 2015 from 2-5 PM. Funeral services will be on Monday July 6, 2015, 11 AM at St. Paul […]
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James “Jim” Anthony Bostwick, 68
James “Jim” Anthony Bostwick, 68 of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. Born on June 26, 1947 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Mary Bostwick and Clarence Bostwick. Jim was the loving husband of the late Patricia Bostwick, and who preceded him in death on November 24, 2004. Jim is survived by his children: Julie White (Edward White, Sr.) of Leonardtown, MD, Jamie Harrison (Robert) of Mechanicsville, MD, Angel Knarr of Salisbury, MD, Gene Bostwick of Hughesville, MD, and 7 grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Cindy Smith and loving companion Bernadette Warren. Jim graduated from the University of Maryland and moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1977. Jim worked as a Lieutenant for Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office for 34 years retiring in 2003. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 6:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.
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Alejandro “Andy” Timbol Bermudo, Jr., 51
Alejandro “Andy” Timbol Bermudo, Jr., 51 of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 26, 2015 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born September 9, 1963 in Angeles City, Philippines, to Alejandro Dizon Bermudo and Eulogia Timbol Bermudo. Andy was in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, where he retired as a Master Chief. Shortly after his retirement from the Navy, he became a configuration management analyst for the U. S. Navy Yard. Andy was a great handyman and an even better family man. He enjoyed jogging around the county, riding his ATVs, and performing home improvement projects. Andy is survived by his wife, Emily Lacsamana Bermudo, two daughters, Kara Maneeka Lacsamana Bermudo and Kiersten Meg Lacsamana Bermudo; seven brothers, Glorioso Bermudo, Joselito Bermudo, Victoriano Bermudo, Renato Bermudo, Efren Bermudo, Arnel Bermudo, and Raymundo Bermudo; and four sisters, Aurora Deang, Ana Guillermo, Cecilia Bermudo, and Zenaida Sebestyen. The family will receive friends for Andy’s visitation on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Funeral Services will be held at La Pieta Memorial Park in Angeles City, Philippines.
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Marysharon L. Freeland
Marysharon L. Freeland departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Family and friends will unite on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 10:00 am until mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. George Catholic Church, 19199 St. Georges Church Road,Valley Lee, MD. Interment at church cemetery.
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George Anthony Griffin, 77
George Anthony Griffin, 77 of Charlotte Hall, MD passed away June 30, 2015 at his residence. Born September 4, 1937 in Richeyville, PA, he was the son of William Griffin and Ann Marcella Morosky Griffin. Having made the Air Force his career, he served in Korea and Viet Nam. He retired in 1979 as a Senior Master Sergeant. Predeceased by his parents and sister, Lenora Goff, George is survived by his wife, Jeanne F. Griffin; daughter and son-in-law Wendi and Daniel Irwin, Sr., daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Michael Ross and son and daughter-in-law Stan and Katie Griffin; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Douglas Stidham and sister and brother-in-law Rosemary and Donald McGrady; grandchildren, Daniel Irwin, Jr., Heather Irwin, Brittany Petrosik, Robert Petrosik, Trevor Irwin, Brandon Hoole, Tyler Irwin, Shea Griffin, Skylar Griffin and Bailey Griffin; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Cox, Daniel Irwin, Colton Irwin and Noah Griffin Petrosik. The family will receive friends for George’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at […]
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Sandra Lee Allen, 67
On June 30, 2015, Sandra Lee Allen of Leonardtown, MD passed away while being comforted by family members at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Sandra was 67 years old. Sandra was born on October 30, 1947 in Brockton, MA to Clayton Pike and the late Bertha Williams Pike. Sandra was the oldest of five girls. She grew up loving horses, collecting animal knick-knacks, spending time with her sisters, and babysitting. As a Navy wife, Sandra made each new home feel warm with family traditions, crocheted afghans and sewing curtains. Sandra enjoyed painting, ink drawing, reading and crafting. Her love of crafting has been passed down to several grandchildren. Sandra’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Sandra is survived by her daughters, Heather Tippett, of California, MD; Hillary Dean, of Hollywood, MD and Hollie Lichty, of Lynn Haven, FL; seven grandchildren, Nathan, Dalton, Landon, Emmie, Ella, Eli and Easton; four sisters, Sheila, Carol, Diane, and Audrey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with Rev. Joe […]
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Daniel “Danny” Allan Guy, Sr., 79
Daniel “Danny” Allan Guy, Sr., 79 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 1, 2015 at his home. Born on February 21, 1936 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Hatti Veronica Hayden Guy and John Gibbons Guy, Sr. Danny was the loving husband of Patricia Abell Guy, whom he married on July 15, 1994 in Leonardtown, MD. Danny is survived by his children: Veronica Billig (Jamie) of Leonardtown, MD, Dan Guy (Jennifer) of Clarksville, MD, David Guy of Westminster, CA, Dorothy Patterson (Tom) of Laurel, MD, Jerry Abell (Ann Marie) of Leonardtown, MD, Johnny Abell (Carolyn) of Glendale, MD, Dale Abell (Eleanor) of Leonardtown, MD, Bill Abell of San Diego, CA, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Siblings: John Guy, Jr., and Lois Alvey both of Leonardtown, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Susie Kennedy, Maxi Guy, Brent Guy, Thomas Guy, and Harriett Martin. Danny was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident he graduated from Margaret Brent High School, in 1954, and joined the United States Army in December 1958 to November, 1960, while serving in the Army he was stationed in Panama Canal Zone and earned the Good Conduct Medal. He […]
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Lisa Elaine Quade, 45
Lisa Elaine Quade, 45 of Clements, MD, formerly from Avenue, MD, passed away on July 3, 2015 at her home. Born on August 20, 1969 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of Ava Mae Horton Thompson and James Howard Thompson of Abell, MD. Lisa was the loving wife of Daniel G. Quade, whom she married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on April 5, 1997. Lisa is survived by her children: Brandon Thompson. Ryan D. Quade, and Kaitlyn Quade all of Clements, MD, and Francis Smith of College Park, MD. Siblings: Carolyn Middleton and Terri Morgan both of Avenue, MD. She graduated from Chopticon High School and graduated from College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown, MD with a Master of Science in Computer Technology. Lisa was a Computer Technician for 4 years with Community Bank. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Joseph F. […]
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Catherine Veronica Tippett, 91
Catherine Veronica Tippett, 91 of Colton’s Point, MD died surrounded by her family on July 4, 2015 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Born June 13, 1924 in Avenue, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas (Buddy) and Catherine Morgan Gibson. She was the loving wife of Garnett Archie Tippett whom she married in Holy Angels Church in Avenue, MD on February 9, 1945 and who preceded her in death on August 13, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Thomas (Buddy) Tippett on February 9, 1964. She is survived by her children, Bernard Tippett of Colton’s Point, MD, Mary Clare Nelson (Bill) of Hollywood, MD and Kay Standridge (George) of Colleyville, TX. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Clare Gibb of Annapolis, MD; her grandchildren, Bill Nelson, III, Jenna Flexner, Anna Christian, Russell Standridge, and Samuel Standridge; her great-grandchildren, Alex Nigro, Brittny Nigro Finley, Katelyn Nelson, William Nelson, Dane, Luke, Lila and Tessa Flexner; one great-great grandchild Felix Nigro, and her best friend and sister-in-law Frances Tippett. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Theresa Bailey, Louise Bruse, Jack Gibson, George Bernard Gibson and Rita […]
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Harry Ellsworth Kramer, Jr., 64
Harry Ellsworth Kramer, Jr., 64 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away July 1, 2015 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born February 20, 1951 in Franklin Township, PA, he was the son of Harry Ellsworth Kramer and Evelyn Marcella Howard Kramer. Harry was a Union Steel Painter. He enjoyed gardening, playing horseshoes and cornhole, collecting arrowheads, taking care of his pets and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents and sister Judy Scott, Harry is survived by his wife, Blanche Gabriele Kramer; sons, Shayne Kramer and Edward Parke; daughter, Susanna Hamilton; son-in-law Paul Hamilton; daughters-in-law, Laura Kramer and Jessie Parke; brothers, Russel “Butch” Kramer and Jeff Kramer; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Private services are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.
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Kathryn May Grove, 93
Kathryn May Grove, 93 of LaPlata, MD passed away on July 5, 2015 in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on June 11, 1922 in Hot Springs, VA to the late James Earl and Hallie Pritt Lilly. Kathryn loved reading and was an avid bowler. She married the love of her life, Charles W. Grove, Jr., who passed away February 19, 2015 and they spent 45 years together loving their children, grand children, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is survived by her children Bonnie Krell (John), Paul Manner (Shirley), Richard Manner, and the late Melanie Dyke. Grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 16, she is also survived by eight great great grandchildren. Services are private. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Susan G. Koman Brest Cancer Foundation. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic. (rauschfuneralhomes.com)
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