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| Our friend Charlie passed away suddenly on July 17, 2002. Charlie and Anne and their kids were truly family at the Dowling home in Silver Springs. There friendship and compassion for Mom and Dad was inspirational and their humor and adventurous ways brought much joy to all of us. Charlie's leadership in matters Irish especially resonated with our parents and led to many happily shared Hibernian hours. Charlie's modesty hid from us the now-revealed fact that he was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean war. As with the grateful nation he served, Charlie is a hero to us as well. |
| From the Washington Post, July 20, 2002: VAUGHAN, CHARLES BERNARD Entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2002, the beloved husband of 47 years to Anna Madden Vaughan; devoted father of Clarellon, Barbara, James, Stephen, Maura, Margaret and Michael. He is also survived by six grandchildren and a host of other relatives A 1952 graduate of College of Steubenville, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II and the Korean conflict. He retired in 1989 from the Defense Intelligence Agency after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division #4, and also served as AOH President of the District of Columbia State Board from 1968-1970. .... In 1974 he was co-founder and President of the Board of Directors of the American Irish Bicentennial Committee which celebrated the contributions of the Irish to America. He was appointed by the Governor in 1974 to the Maryland State Ethnic Commission where he served 10 years representing Irish interests. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Washington Council, #224 ... In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, 751 Twinbrook Pkway, Rockville, MD, 20851 |