Robert James Bicknell Sr.

March 15, 1936 - August 26, 2007

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Services:
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joe Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in St. George's Catholic Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD.

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
  Robert James "Bob" Bicknell, Sr., 71, of Leonardtown, MD and formerly of Riverdale, MD, died August 26, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born March 15, 1936 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Roy Nelson and Helen Louise Sutherland Bicknell. He was the loving husband of Bertie Jane Jackson Bicknell, whom he married on July 9, 1955 at St. Francis Xavier Church, St. George's Island, MD. He is survived by his children; Robert James Bicknell, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD and Sandra Jane Bicknell Guin of Summerdale, AL, his sister, Patty Lee Nicro, his grandchildren; Joseph C. Mascio, Thomas J. Mascio, Kelli Mascio Powell and Mellisa Bicknell Adams; and his great-grandchildren; Andrew Adams, Skylar Adams and Kailyn Powell. He was preceded in death by his infant son Joseph Andrew Bicknell. A graduate of Bladensburg High School, "Class of 1955", Bob moved to St. Mary's County from Greenbelt, MD in June of 1992. He was employed as a mechanic for Berwyn Sunoco in College Park, MD. For twenty-four years he coached Little League, Babe Ruth Baseball and Boys Club Basketball for the city of Greenbelt. He was the number one fan of the Dallas Cowboys. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in St. George's Catholic Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be Thomas J. Mascio, George E. McKay, Jr., George E. McKay, Sr., Donald J. Hoyt and Loren T. Hoyt. Honorary pallbearers will be Mellisa J. Adams, Joseph C. Mascio and Kelli M. Powell. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Hello."
- Patricia nicro
- Posted: Monday, October 5, 2009

"Jane, Im sooo sorry to hear about my buddy Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there i anything I can do, Let me know!!! "
- Jacki Lacey
- Posted: Thursday, September 6, 2007

"Mrs. Bicknell, The devotion that you had for one another is inspirational. I am glad to have known both of you. Peace be with you. "
- Deb Lewis
- Posted: Saturday, September 1, 2007

"care of yourself. Mary Agnes"
- Mary Agnes Plunkett
- Posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2007

"Jane, I have never seen any greater love than you and Bob had for each other. You took the greatest care of him. I think everyone at the nursing home is going to miss Bob and you. He's running the bases again. You are in my thoughts. Joan "
- Joan Beavers
- Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2007

"Mrs. Bicknell, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. There is a place reserved for you next to Bob in heaven as you are an Angel as demonstrated by your love and dedication that you have shown to Bob. Almost everytime that I was visiting my Mother in the nursing center which is on various days and times you have been there. Thank you, for not only looking out for Bob but the other residents including my Mother, Eleanor. "
- Stephen L. Raley
- Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2007

"Jane, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will greatly miss Bob, but he is now resting in peace. "
- Shirley Jones
- Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2007

"Jane So sorry to hear about Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
- Mary G. Geary
- Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007

"Jane, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Barbara Mikeal & April Tarleton "
- April (Mikeal) Tarleton
- Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007

"It was a true delight to take care of Bob at the Nursing Home these last two years. I will always remember his funny stories and gentle smile. I am sure he is resting high on that mountain somewhere beautiful.. "
- Katie Hancock
- Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007