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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Francis Xavier Behe

July 6, 1934 – July 1, 2020

Francis Xavier Behe, 85, of Dunkirk passed away July 1, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to Esther Irene Winn and Walter Thomas Behe, Sr. Francis was raised in Anacostia and graduated from Anacostia High School. He married Mary Louise Bayne on June 3. 1961, and they have called Calvert County home since 1971. Francis worked as a communication technician for NSA prior to his retirement in 1993. He loved bowling, Western films and novels, and coin and stamp collecting. He will be remembered to those who knew him as a very calm, quiet, and easy-going man.

Francis is survived by his daughter, Patricia Behe Hickey and her husband John of Bowie, and his sons, Paul F. Behe of Dunkirk, and Donald E. Behe and his wife Jessica McAllum of Huntingtown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Francis’ name may be made to Calvert Hospice at the address and link below.

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Visitation

Services

  • Life Celebration Visitation

Monday, July 6, 2020
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

  • Burial

Southern Memorial Gardens

10155 Ward Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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Contributions

Calvert Hospice

P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0892

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Link:
https://calverthospice.org/

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    David G Behe
    2 Jul 2020
    7:20pm

    You have my deepest sympathy. I remember my cousin, Francis, as a very kind and caring person. I am sure he will be greatly missed. So sorry.

    David G. Behe

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    Francis X Flaherty
    24 Jun 2024
    9:44pm

    Hello,
    This is Francis X Flaherty. I just read about the passing of your Francis X. I’m sorry for your loss. My birthday is also July 6 1934. And I was born at Providence Hospital. My mother always told me that there was a lady in the room with her who was having her baby at the same time and she also named her baby Francis Xavier who was Francis Xavier Behe. I’ve thought about that over the years. We did meet each other when we were about 10 years old in Anacostia. I live in Alexandria VA. It would have been nice to meet again when we were older. God bless you all.
    Francis Xavier Flaherty

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    David G Behe
    2 Jul 2020
    7:20pm

    You have my deepest sympathy. I remember my cousin, Francis, as a very kind and caring person. I am sure he will be greatly missed. So sorry.

    David G. Behe

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    Altoona
    State
    Pennsylvania
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    Francis X Flaherty
    24 Jun 2024
    9:44pm

    Hello,
    This is Francis X Flaherty. I just read about the passing of your Francis X. I’m sorry for your loss. My birthday is also July 6 1934. And I was born at Providence Hospital. My mother always told me that there was a lady in the room with her who was having her baby at the same time and she also named her baby Francis Xavier who was Francis Xavier Behe. I’ve thought about that over the years. We did meet each other when we were about 10 years old in Anacostia. I live in Alexandria VA. It would have been nice to meet again when we were older. God bless you all.
    Francis Xavier Flaherty

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    Alexandria
    State
    VA
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