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Francis Curran Obituary



On October 11, 2014 Francis W. Curran of Ellicott City, retired federal financial investigator and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus for St. Louis Parish. Devoted husband of Katherine Curran, beloved father of Emily Sarah Curran, loving brother of Robert J. Curran, brother-in-law of Deborah Curran, and uncle of Patrick Curran, Brendan Curran, and Caitlin Curran. Viewing at Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc., 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043 on Wednesday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, 12500 Maryland 108, Clarksville, MD 21029 on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Catholic Relief Services in Francis's name at crs.org/donate/celebration-gifts via the "any occasion" option.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Oct. 15, 2014.

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Patricia Ann Brooks

October 14, 2023

Thinking of you.

Patricia Ann Brooks

October 9, 2021

Thinking of you.

October 16, 2014

Heart Felt Sympathy to you and Emily. Frank loved you dearly. Love & Prayers, Chuck & Pat Brooks

October 15, 2014

Dear Katherine & Emily,
I am so sorry to hear of Francis' passing, I was looking forward to recovering him from his illness. You're both in my prayers.
God Bless,
John (Francis' nurse at UMMC)

Kenneth

October 15, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences. During this sad time, may you find comfort in God and his promises. "God is a refuge and strength. A help that is readily found in times of distress.

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