Mary Bendix Absolon, 84, of Rockville, Md., formerly of Annandale, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at home with her son and grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Bethesda, Md., with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Silver Spring, Md. Donations can be made in Mary’s name to Absolon Collection Laupus Library, East Carolina University 600 Moye Blvd., Greenville, N.C. 27834 or Rockville Meals on Wheels PO Box 465 Rockville, Md., 20848.
She is survived by her children, Mary (Bill Herber), John and Martha Delehanty (Kevin); daughter-in-law Molly Absolon (Allen O’Bannon); grandchildren Chris and Molly Herber, Lucas Absolon, Samantha, Alexandria and Duke Delehanty, and Avery Absolon; brother John Bendix (Deanna); cousin Barb Boughton (Barry); cousin Richard Peterson; and nephew Henry Ziegler (Zhi)
She was preceded in death by parents, Lester and Molly Bendix; husband Karel; children Fritz and Peter; and daughter-in-law Sue. Mary was born Nov. 30, 1930. She was a University of Minnesota School of Nursing graduate, registered nurse, attended St. Catherine’s, St. Paul, and volunteered at the National Library of Congress. For over 31 years and to her death, she was a proud friend of Bill W’s. Her living legacy are her children, grandchildren, and medical library collection she and her husband donated to Absolon Collection at Laupus Library East Carolina University.
She died with great serenity and was passionate about Minnesota sports teams, Jane Austen and Downton Abbey. She was loved by those who came in contact with her.
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