Margaret Frances Reeder
January 27, 1931 ~ December 21, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 28, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Margaret Frances Buckler Reeder, 78 of Hollywood, MD died December 21, 2009 at Washington Hospital Center after fighting a brave battle with cancer. Born January 27, 1931, in MD she was the daughter of the late Horace and Agnes Adell Bassford Buckler and her step father, the late George Fassel. She was the loving wife of George Johnson Reeder whom she married on July 8, 1950 at St. Mary’s Church in Bryantown, Maryland. Married for 59 years, Margaret was a devoted wife, homemaker and mother of eleven children. Margaret is also survived by her nine children; Margaret Catherine Healy, Debra Jean Forrest, George Wayne Reeder, Loretta Suzanne Adams, Cynthia Diane Mathews, Kirk Douglas Reeder, Rosetta Marie Miller, Judith Elaine James and Tina Louise Stone; twenty five grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren as well as her two brothers George Fassel and John Fassel and one sister, Teresa Soares. She was preceded in death by her two sons; Joseph Richard Reeder and Rodney Allen Reeder, her three brothers; Albert Buckler, Henry Buckler, Lee Buckler and three sisters; Helen Linger, Betty McCourey and Rose Fowler. In 1950 Margaret graduated from Notre Dame High School in Bryantown, Maryland, where she excelled in the Glee Club, basketball, volleyball, softball, badminton and archery. She had a lifelong love of cooking, entertaining, fashion, houseplants and gardening. Margaret also loved traveling with her husband George in their motor home visiting family. She was an avid reader, rarely seen without her latest book. She dearly loved spending time with her husband George, children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, Maryland. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 28th, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingely-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Bruce Adams, Brandon Adams, Christopher Forrest, Tyler Reeder, Jerry Stone and Dale Wood.
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“George and Family, Sorry for your loss. You have been great neighbors and friends for years. If there is anything we can do please don’t hesitate to give us a call! Our prayers are with you and your family. She will deeply be missed! “
“To Rosie, Chelsea & Melissa — Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Please know that heaven has a new angel and you have a Guardian Angel to watch over you. God bless!”
“To the Reeder Family,sorry for your loss.”
“Loretta I am so sorry for your loss.Your mother is in a better place. A place without pain. A place of joy. Her pain is now yours. May you carry it easily and of short duration for her memory will last forever in the hearts of her loved ones.”
“George & Family: We are saddened to hear of Margaret passing away. She was a very nice woman that will be missed by all her knew her. Here is a poem that I think will help ease the pain especially here at the holidays! I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny light, like Heavens, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear. But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas Choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy the voices bring, For it is beyond description, to hear the Angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart. But, I am not so far away, We really aren’t apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear, And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. I sent you each a memory of my undying love. After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can’t count the blessings or love he has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear, Remember I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year! We love you, George! God Bless you! Shirley”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Reeder family.”
“To all the Reeder family we wish to extend our heart felt sorrow for your loss. She was a great mother, home maker and friend to all that knew her. Her loss will be felt by all for time to come. May you be comforted in the fact that she is no longer suffering but is now with God in his comfort. Our blessings go out to all the Reeder family.”
“George and Family – You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.”
“Tina, and the entire Reeder family I am so sorry to hear of your loss, she was a great woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Tina if there is anything I can do for you please don’t hesitate to call. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reeder Family. Margaret was a beautiful lady and will be missed by her may friends and relatives. Our sincere condolences to George and all the family.”
“Tina, Loretta, and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn’t know your mom/wife was sick, I am so sorry. Since I moved from the lane in September, I have lost touch. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Please let me know if you need anything.”
“Sorry for your loss, I always thought the world of Margaret (Mrs Reeder) and I know George loved her deeply her whole life.”
“Tina & Family – So sorry to hear about mom. I can say she was like a mom as much time I spent at your house when we were youger. She will be missed.”
“Dear Uncle George and cousins, Our hearts go out to you and you have our deepest sympathy. We are thinking of all of you at this time of sorrow. God Bless you all. “
“Loretta and Reeder Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time: God Bless.”
“I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know she will be missed. Peace to your family.”