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Randy mickiewicz posted a condolence
Friday, August 3, 2018
Rest in peace my friend. For you will always be remembered.
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Valerie Bagby posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Dear Mary Jo and Barbara
We were deeply saddened to hear about Marty. For many years your family opened your home every week for the Girl Scout meetings and activities. Your families giving and unselfishness made a lasting impression on so many. We fondly remember all of the drop off and pickups at the Kirwan's. Typically Marty would be outside greeting everyone with that warm smile of his. You could always count on him making you laugh sometime in the conversation with him. We recall how much he enjoyed working in the yard or hanging holiday decorations outside. Such a humble gentleman with a unique and wonderful temperament. It seemed to be the simple things in life that gave him great pleasure.
Please know Marty made a difference in the lives of so many he touched. Treasure all the wonderful memories . Our deepest sympathy.
The Bagby Family
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Charles and Renee Dean posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. We know how much all of you loved Marty. We're thinking about you every day.
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Peter Vazquez posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2015
I have only known Marty for a relative short period of time. I joined the Forest Grove family 3 years ago as a Registrar. Marty was the first one to welcome me aboard with a strong hand shake an a great hug. It was so obvious how much he loved his job and how much he enjoyed the company of te kids and they enjoyed his. When his father got ill many we would talk about both our parents as they were both similar in age. So many times we spoke about New York as we both enjoyed talking about our home towns.
Marty you are so missed already, you will be so missed at Forest Grove. Remember how many times we spoke about my Mom and how much I missed her, give her a big hug from me and for you my prayers and I'll remember that awesome Irish smile.
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Leslie Strope posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Dear Mr. Kirwan's family and friends. Our family is so sad to hear the news of Marty's passing. He taught both our children for 3 years each at Forest Grove. He was always positive and wonderful to the children. He had a great sense of humor and was a huge asset to our school community!
I'm so sorry that I was not aware of the severity of his illness. I spend a lot of time at Forest Grove as a parent and on the PTA board. Another parent and I were just at the school helping on Tuesday. We were discussing the upcoming year, new and old teachers. We both thought Marty was teaching.
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family. He will truly be missed. My you find comfort in your memories.
Leslie Strope
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Kathy Lottenbach posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Marty's dad and my mom are first cousins, but because we lived so far apart I never met Marty or Mary Jo until my sisters and I were in town for an event, and they hosted a mini-family reunion so we could all get together with the extended local Kirwans. It was a wonderful day and I felt (and wished!!) that I had known this wonderful family all along. I had a great chat with Marty and I remember telling him that he reminded me of my grandfather Raymond Bock (Marty's great-uncle), because he was "so buff". I swear he blushed from his fingertips to the top of his head! I found a photo that I took that day, and I still see the resemblance.
To Mary Jo, Barbara and all the family, I'm thinking of you all, and wish you strength and courage to see you through the days ahead, and peace and comfort in your dearest memories.
Love Kathy
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The Carbone Family posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Marty will be greatly missed. He always wore a smile and made it easy to laugh at his jokes and stories. He was so kind and willing to help others. Our deepest sympathy to MaryJo, Barbara, and the Kirwin family.
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Joli Deaver posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Good-bye, Mr. Kirwan. Thank you for the pizza. Please say Hi to my Grandma. She will like you. I swam 24 laps and I did not get tired.
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The Curley family posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We had the pleasure of sitting in the stands with Marty and Mary Jo at every basketball game watching Barbara play. Marty was quite a character. Always engaged and upbeat. Just fun to be around. Those memories will live on forever.
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Sheila Jones posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Sheila Jones purchased flowers (The FTD Loving Light Dishgarden - Standard)
The LCPS Health and PE family will miss Marty's positive spirit and great sense of humor. With deepest sympathy, Sheila Jones and the HPE Department
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Carole Clarke posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
We were deeply saddened to learn of Marty's death on Sunday. Marty lived next door and was a huge part of our neighborhood. He knew and enjoyed interacting with everyone, including the children. Yesterday, our grandchildren were sharing their memories of how Mr. Marty, as they called him, spent a weekend putting together a swing set in our backyard, brought over popsicles on hot days, decorated an outdoor playhouse with Christmas lights, built a snow fort, and set off the best fireworks display in Herndon. Marty was always ready to lend a hand, loved to talk politics, and cared deeply for his family. Our lives have been enriched by knowing Marty. Carole and Richard Clarke
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The Fonseca Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Mr. Kirwan was my sons PE teacher at Sanders Corner many years ago. My son is now a sophomore in college and when I told him of his passing he wanted me to share this: I wanted to share with you my favorite memory of Mr. Kirwan. It was the day after we got back from a snow day, and he was telling us how much he enjoyed them. So much that he would wake up and throw snowballs at his neighbors leaving for work saying "should have been a teacher, Frank!" Always loved seeing him. He helped a lot of kids get through some hard times. ~Jacob Fonseca~ What a special man he was! I too enjoyed working with him as a substitute there and loved seeing his smiling face in the halls. He thoroughly enjoyed being a teacher for more reasons than snow days! We are so sorry for the family and all the lives he touched.
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The Ali Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Marty was a very remarkable person. He always made you laugh with one of his stories. He will be missed.
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Brenda Armani posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
I taught PE with Marty at Forest Grove Elementary for five wonderful years. Marty would go all out for the holidays when it came to decorating the Gym for classes and the kids. It made coming to work even more enjoyable. Christmas was the best! The Gym was a winter wonderland for activities of fitness... The walls were covered with snowflakes and snowmen. The stage had as many blow-up as it could hold. The steps had twinkle lights drapped along them. I can still hear the Christmas carols in my head if I close my eyes. The kids having fun, laughing, learning health, and enjoying fitness, that's what Marty strived to accomplish in PE class. Teaching with Marty was like having Christmas Everyday!
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Ella DeLisle posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Hi, my name is Ella DeLisle, Mr Kirwan was my gym teacher at Sanders Corner Elementry school. I really liked him because he was nice and really funny. He always made us laugh when he took out a big blow up Frankinsein guy that he called his brother Frank. I will miss him.
Ella DeLisle
10 yrs old
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Alison Little posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
My family first met Mr. Kirwan in 2008, when our son began kindergarten. Sam was lucky enough to have Mr. Kirwan as a PE teacher numerous times during his time at Sanders Corner. I think, by far, his (and my) best memory is of hot chocolate. Sam was one of Mr. Kirwan's patrols in 5th Grade. Sam knew this was quite an honor, and took great pride in his work. There was a particuarly long stretch of cold, and it happened that Sam spent each morning, for those frigid two weeks, outside in the car loop, opening car doors and greeting his fellow students. One day, I asked how he was holding up. He took off his hat and gloves and got a big grin on his face. "Much better today," he said. "Mr. Kirwan brought us hot chocolate from Starbucks". He was that kind of educator. He took care of "his kids" and his love for teaching shone on his face. Thank you, Mr. Kirwan. The Little Family will miss you.
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Shannon Lauterstein posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Shannon Lauterstein purchased flowers (The FTD Pastel Peace Basket - Deluxe)
We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you. Mr. Kirwan will be missed by the Sanders Corner community. With loving memories, Sanders Corner PTA
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Jeanette Kulifay posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Jeanette Kulifay purchased flowers (The FTD All Things Bright Bouquet - Standard)
We will miss him dearly. Our heartfelt sympathy. John, Jeanette, JT and Josh Kulifay
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Carol VanDyke posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Carol VanDyke purchased flowers (The FTD Golden Memories Arrangement - Standard)
With heart-felt sympathy, The VanDyke's (Larry, Carol, Mark and Marisa)
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Donna Dotson posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Marty was my Irish twin, we were just 11 months apart but for 10 days we were the same age. I was curious to see what the definition of brother was, so I looked it up in the definition and it states: “a brother is a man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents.” That seemed so plan and simple to me. So I came up with my own definition of what a brother is – a brother is someone who is loving, kind, generous, caring, full of life, gives and doesn’t take, will have your back no matter what. This is my brother Marty. Marty had a heart of gold; he was a gentle soul, he would do anything for anyone always seeing the positive in everyone and everything. He was never one to be quite, he would make friends standing in line at the store. He was a person of integrity and values, family came first. He loved his wife Mary Jo and his daughter Barbara, they were his world. I can’t thank them both enough for taking such wonderful care of him. He kept us laughing and left us so many wonderful memories. Marty will always have a special place in my heart that will never go away.
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Brenda Armani posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
I taught PE with Marty at Forest Grove Elementary. Marty was a hero for serving our country in the U.S. Army. He is a hero for the kindness he showed friends with his laugh and smile. Marty is a hero for being a wonderful loving husband to Mary and devoted loving father to Barbara. He is a hero for the ripple of light that will forever shine from every student that he taught. Marty is the definition of a HERO!
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Beverley Fahey posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
I had the privilege of working with Marty at Sanders Corner for three years. He was a gentle soul, kind and caring. It was obvious that he loved his job, respected his colleagues and cherished the children entrusted to his care. Marty was a good man...gone to soon.
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Randy Dotson posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
I've known Marty since he was about 15 years old. He was always an outgoing person, who loved to make people laugh. It was less than a month ago that I was working with him remodeling his dads house. We've had many head to head horseshoe matches over the years, maybe the one thing he didn't joke about but was very serious during the game. Although we may not have seen eye to eye all the time, I'm honored to have known him and had him as a brother-in-law. Rest in Peace Marty.
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The Long Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
I feel so blessed that each of my four children have had the opportunity to know Mr. Kirwin. He was an incredibly thoughtful, fun, caring man who loved the kids and always had a genuine smile and a kind word to share with them! He shared a birthday with my oldest daughter, Shelby, who also happens to have special needs. Mr. Kirwin would always remind her of "their" birthday whenever he saw her, bringing a huge smile to her face! He always took an interest in the sports my son, Stuart was playing and offered positive encouragement to him to work hard and keep at it. My daughter Sabrina loved being a patrol with Mr. Kirwin, and fondly remembers that he would bring hot chocolate for them on Fridays during the cold winter months! My youngest, Stephanie loved how fun and funny he was! He was one of a kind; a true gentle spirit who loved what he did and who made an impression on all who knew him! We all will miss you dearly, Mr. Kirwin ~ Sanders Corner won't be the same without you! Our deepest condolences to his family.
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Diane Allen posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
My sincere condolences to the entire Kirwan and Dotson family. Although I did not know Marty I am a good friend of Donna. She told me about his illness since he was diagnosed. I have been praying for him. He now is out of his pain. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in the days ahead.
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The Egan Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Marty was not just a neighbor, but a great person. Kind and very generous, always ready to help in any way possible. We will miss seeing him play basketball with Barbara, taking a walk with Mary and talking politics with everyone. He always had a smile on his face and waved every time you saw him. Our neighborhood will never be the same. Our deepest condolences to the Kirwan family and may God bless and comfort you during this very difficult time. Nuzhat, Don and Sabrina
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The Robinson Family posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2015
We are so saddened to hear of Mr. Kirwan's passing. He was such a positive, upbeat, and encouraging teacher to both of our boys and they remember him w/much fond appreciation! I remember his excitement w/the donation of the new playground thru' his family's generous gift! I enjoyed working w/him when I substituted at Sanders --he always made people feel welcome & valued ! A great man!
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Lisa Posada posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2015
My children loved having Mr. Kirwan as their PE teacher. He was such a positive person and incredibly funny. Marty had a gift to know how to put you at ease and make you feel comfortable. I will miss his smiling face and kind heart. One of my first times subbing at SCES was in PE with Marty. He was so patient with me as I tried to figure out what to do. It was obvious how much he loved his daughter as he spoke so proudly about her that day. My deepest condolences to his family.
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The McGrail family posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2015
As a parent at SCES for years, I witnessed Marty's love for his job and his true interest in the children and their families. We were truly blessed to have him as a teacher for our three children. He will be missed greatly.
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Monica Lambert posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2015
I wish I could have gotten to know Marty better although I feel like I do from all the funny stories I've heard about him. The world has lost a good soul, an awesome Husband, Father and Brother. My heart is broken for Donna, Mary, Barbara and their families. May God surround you with love and comfort knowing Marty is with Him.
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Mike Jacques posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2015
Marty always had a smile on his face and a positive aura about him. You couldn't help but smile whenever he was around. His students loved him, and so did our staff. Marty, you will truly be missed.
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Barbara Chisholm posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2015
Marty Kirwin was a wonderful, humble, happy, outgoing man who will be sorely missed by the staff and students at Sanders Corner. He was responsible for so much joy at our school with his great sense of humor and warm personality. I know there is a special,place for Marty. God Bless his family, Barb Chisholm
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