Jean W. McNamara

Mrs. Jean W. McNamara, 92 of Kensington, MD passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on August 29, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Milton Blair Wise and Anna E. (Trilling) Wise.

She was the beloved wife of the late Martin J. McNamara; loving mother of Amy L. Johnston (John), Richard L. Tyler (Lynda), Gregory C. Tyler (Thao), Blair A. Dolinger (late husband Thomas), the late Pamela Baird (surviving Rodger), Patricia McGuire, Martin McNamara (Mel), Eileen Rice (late husband, Rick), John McNamara (Emmy), Thomas McNamara (Anne), Bridget McNamara, Daniel McNamara (Marie), Michael McNamara (Peggy), Robert McNamara (Jeannie), and Kathleen Crowley (late husband, Chris); sister of the late Shirley A. Walsh (late husband, William). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. McNamara was a registrar at Georgetown University School of Medicine for over twenty years. Jean established many long-lasting friendships in the Washington, DC area. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kensington, MD and Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Washington, DC. Mrs. McNamara was an avid needle pointer and knitter, and knitted sweaters, hats, blankets and socks for her family. She enjoyed reading and jigsaw puzzles, but Jean’s main interest was always her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Friends Club, 6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817, https://friendsclubbethesda.org/contact/ or to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/donate.html.