Thelma Weinreb Galkin

Thelma Weinreb Galkin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning, January 25th, 2020, at the age of 88. She had suffered for many years with Alzheimer's disease and more recently with other health issues. Thelma was born in Brooklyn, NY, but lived most of her life in the DC/Maryland area. She worked as a neuropsychologist for a research lab at NIH from the time she graduated college until she retired from the government. She then continued with her work for several more years as an independent contractor.

She was an avid reader, gourmet cook, world traveler, and dog lover. She loved to knit, needlepoint, sew, as well as sing and play bridge. Even as Alzheimer's robbed her of most of her memories, she continued to remember the tune and words for every popular song and musical from the 40's and 50's. She was a good friend to many including her long-time childhood friends, cherished coworkers, visiting scientists, and scores of others that she met along the way.

She is survived by her children Kathy (Michael), Bob (Arlene), and Laura (Scott), and her seven wonderful grandchildren Josh, Trevor, Evan, Kyle, Nick, Curtis, and Chloe. Her passing leaves a huge void in our hearts, but we know that she is finally at peace.