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*****Aug. 7, 2003*****

  Clarence Ernest "Ernie" Robichaud, a 50-year resident of the Hyattsville and 
Bladensburg areas, died July 25 of cardiovascular disease in his Hyattsville 
residence at the age of 83.
  Born Jan. 2, 1920 in Westbrook, Maine, Mr. Robichaud served as a sergeant in 
the Army from July 1942 to Sept. 1945 in Company H, 513th Parachute Infantry 
Regiment. He later worked in the accounting department for the Department of the 
Navy.
  He is survived by three children: Sherry Robichaud, Fonda Julia Law and Glenn 
Robichaud; and four grandchildren: Erin, Stephanie, Kristen and Julius. His 
wife, Audrey Robichaud, preceded him in death.
  Memorial service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. today at Maryland 
Veteran's Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham.
  Arrangements were made by Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., in Hyattsville. 



*****Aug. 14, 2003*****

Troy Russell Sr.
  Troy Russell Sr., father to Tantallon South Civic Association President 
Reginald Russell, died Aug. 11 of cancer. He was 79 years old.
  He is survived by his wife, six sons and four daughters.
  He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church in the Northwest portion of the 
District and was also a part of Prince Hall Lodge, No. 14, Masonic Temple.
  He lived on Quincy Place in the Northeast portion of the District but was born 
in Laurinburg, N.C.
  Services will be held Saturday at Springfield Baptist Church at 6th and P 
streets in the District. 



*****Aug. 28, 2003*****

Christopher Bell Sanborn, 50, of Greenbelt died Aug. 12. 
  Sanborn was an active piano teacher and performer. He was also a legal 
secretary with Venable LLP in the District. He performed at the Kennedy Center. 
Sanborn is survived by his wife Cheryl, son Ben, 15 and daughter Sophia, 11.
  A memorial service was held on Aug. 12 at Ascension Lutheran Church in 
Landover Hills. Donations to the Sanborn children's educational fund can be made 
to Cheryl Sanborn, 235 Lastner Lane, Greenbelt, MD, 20770.