Joan B. Mattingly Dean
August 1, 1934 ~ May 4, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. in St. John's Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, Maryland, with prayers being recited at 7:00 P.M.
Joan Mattingly Dean, 75 of Hollywood, MD died Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 in a motor vehicle collision on MD Rt. 235. She was born in Leonardtown, MD on August 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Lester and Madeline Mattingly. Joan was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. Following graduation she attended secretarial school in Washington, DC, before beginning her more than 40-year career with the First National Bank of St. Mary’s at its main branch in Leonardtown, MD, and then at branches in Lexington Park, MD and at the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center. She and C. Russell Dean were married on November 22, 1954 and made their home in Hollywood, MD. Throughout their lives, the Dean’s enjoyed traveling, crossing the nation twice by automobile. During retirement they enjoyed cruise/tours to destinations from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to the Panama Canal. Mr. Dean passed away March 8, 1998. Mrs. Dean was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD, where she had helped with office tasks and cleaning. She was an active member of the community as a past member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary, for which she continued to do volunteer work at dinners and bingo. A lifelong gardener who enjoyed growing flowers; she was an active garden volunteer at St. Mary’s City at the time of her death. In the past she had also volunteered as a gardener at Sotterly and assisted at Helping Hands. She remained active in retirement, pursuing interests including tap, dance and piano. Joan was known for her beautiful voice and had often been called upon to sing at wedding ceremonies in her earlier years. Many will also remember her for her baking skills, with many cookies, apple dumplings and lemon meringue pies shared with friends. Mrs. Dean was also devoted to her four cats. Mrs. Dean is survived by her daughter Gail Dean and son-in-law Douglas Lewis of Cambridge, MD; sisters Carol Garner and husband Thomas of Hollywood, MD, Mary Adams of Park Hall, MD, and Angela Ryan and husband James of Santa Barbara, CA; her brother Aubrey Mattingly and wife Victoria of Leonardtown, MD; sisters-in-law Lola Brubacher of Leonardtown, MD, and Elva Mattingly Wood of Mechanicsville, MD; brother-in-law Francis Dean and wife Mary of Leonardtown; MD; sister-in-law Ann Petrisko of California, and and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers Lester and James Mattingly as well as her brothers-in-law George Adams and William C. Brubacher. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM where prayers will be said at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at 10:00AM 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 Aaron Mattingly, Travis W. Mattingly, Bill Dean, Troy Garner, Dustin Horst and Wesley Brubacher. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the Well Pet Clinic Spay/Newter Program, 21800 N. Shangri La Drive Unit 16, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“Gail and family: I am very sorry for your loss. Joan was a one of a kind individual. I happened to work with Joan at The First Nat’l Bank of St. Mary’s also. She would brighten up a room when she walked in. I thought alot of Joan. She will be missed. I will keep her in my prayers and thoughts. Gail, you now have your very own Guardian Angel to watch over you. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Take care of yourself. Love, Mary Agnes”
“We are so sorry to hear about your beloved mother and our friend Joan. Working with her at First National was such a pleasure and a privilege. Those of us who were lucky enough to experience that in the 80’s (you all know who you are) will never forget the good times we had with her and your Dad in their home. They always welcomed and cared for all of us as if we were a part of their family—thank you for letting us share a small part of their hearts. I believe her spirit will always be taking that afternoon walk but now Russell can join her once again. Gail–you are in our thoughts. “
“Our Deepest Condolences to Gail and the rest of Joans Family. Your Mother was the best friend that anyone could have. She was the life of any party she was at. Please know that you are prayers in the most difficult time. May she Rest In Peace. “
“I just saw Joan on Sunday at the St. Mary’s Ryken “Golden Gathering” and she had given me a wave and her beautiful smile. She, Jackie Bond and I went to Fordham University back in the ’50’s for a CSCA conference(representing St. Mary’s Academy) and we grew close friends there. Even though I was older than both of them, I had a terrible sense of direction and if it hadn’t been for those two, heaven knows where I would have ended up!! Joan was such a kind person. So sorry for your loss and ours.”
“Gail and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Joan touched everyone she met. Danny and I both loved working with her at First National Bank, back in the day. “
“Gail, We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was a very dear friend. We were driving by her home on Monday and noticed her car was not in the driveway. Joan was someone special I worked with at The First National Bank of St. Mary’s for many years. She kept the Bank in tact and all of the staff very well fed. She was a very good friend to everyone she met. I can not believe she has gone to be with your father. RIP Joan. Joan, you will truly be missed by many. “
“Gail & Dean Family, So very sorry to hear of Joan’s shocking death. I think of all the many good times and lots of laugh’s we shared while working at The First National Bank of St. Mary’s. All the laughs shared while traveling to the Lexington Park Branch of First National for a Double Navy Payday With “Susie” at the wheel. It was my Pleasure to call you MY FRIEND. You will truly be Missed but not FORGOTTEN… R.I.P Dear Friend… “
“Joan was a lovely person to know. Her laughter and smile lifted everyones spirits. She always walked by my house on her daily walks. She will be missed.”
“HOW VERY SAD ABOUT JOAN. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH MY MEMORIES ABOUT JOAN AT THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. WE WORKED TOGETHER MANY YEARS.”
“Gail, I was socked and sadden when I heard about Joan. What can be said about a person who has touched so many? Joan and I go WAY BACK to when we worked at “THE BANK”. She had a beautiful voice and loved music. She also had a sense of humor and was ONE OF A KIND. We could always depend on Joan to see things in a different “light” and she would let you know what that “light” was…such a great lady. At Christmas she would send her famous cookie tray to us at work. She always seemed to know what kind of cookie to bake. She truly enjoyed doing for others. She will be missed. Please remember the good times she had with you and know that she is in a place where she will be able to watch over you. I miss her already!!!”
“Our condolences to the Dean Family.”
“Gail: We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Joan was so nice to everyone. Dennis and I always enjoyed her company. We have lost a lovely lady, but we know that she is in a much better place now.”
“Gail, so sorry for the loss of your mother. I enjoyed working with her and going up to shack to enjoy her good cooking. We will miss her very much Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“I know I speak for my mother, Lorraine Bailey when I say, Mama has lost one of her best friends on this earth; Mama and Pat Dillow and Joan were what us “kids” called The Three Amigos. They were so funny together. Never was there a moment of silence when Joan was around to fill that silent space with some witty observation, or news she had seen on TV or read in the newspaper, or chat about what plants she had planned to plant in the next few days, or something interesting one of her cats had done that just made her laugh out loud. What a treasure God put on this earth for all of us to enjoy every moment we were with her. And, if you thought you were planning on losing a pound or two one week you could just forget about that because Joan would show up on your doorstep with some delicious treat she had made that morning and just wanted you to have it – and of course we did have it and enjoy it each and every time. I was never around Joan when she didn’t declair herself “lazy”… “I’m so durn lazy Pat, I can’t seem to get anything done.” Then come to find out she had baked three pies that morning, feed the ducks over by the pond across the street from her house, weeded the garden at Sotterly and fixed dinner for some sick friend or family member; and called at least four or five people just to check in on them to make sure they were doing okay. What will we do without her? Well, speaking for myself, I will never plant a flower without thinking of Joan and her advice she so willing gave me about plantings, or enjoy a good crabcake without remembering which restaurant she thought had the best ones there in the County. Those and many, many more endearing memories of Joan will always be with me, until I see her again some day. Gail, she spoke of you often to me or to others about you in my presence. She loved you dearly and was very proud of you, and of her family and your father’s family – all wonderful people who made Saint Mary’s County where so many have lived, moved away from and then “come back home” to live and enjoy the place of their birth until it is their time to cross over to heaven and be with all of those we have lived beside and learned so much from and loved with all of our hearts. Peace.”
“Gail and the rest of Joan’s family, I couldn’t believe the news. Joan was one of a kind. She always full of fun and laughter “
“When I heard the news I couldn’t believe it. I remember all the good times we had at the First National Bank of St. Mary’s. Joan was such a special person. She will be missed. My thought & prayers to her family. “
“Our condolences go out to the Dean Family. We will be praying that each of you get through these tough times. Joan was a brilliant lady and will surely be missed by all. God Bless!”
“Gail,I’m so sorry. Please know that we are all thinking of you. “
“To the Dean Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Gail and family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. We will certainly miss Joan. She was a lovely person. She always took time to chat with us no matter where we happened to meet. We are sure she is in heaven praying for all of us down here on earth. Sincerely, Son and Elaine Wood”
“Gail, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Joan was just such a breath of fresh air. She always came across as being happy. We will keep Joan in our prayers. “
“What shocking and sad news to hear of Joan’s death. I had the privilege to work with Joan at First National, and the good fortune to call her a friend. She will be sorely missed, but we all have wonderful memories of a gracious lady and good times. My thoughts and prayers to all of Joan’s family.”
“We will miss Joan’s smiling face and good humor at our class reunions. She was a dear friend and class mate. We will all miss her. Class of ’52”
“Gail, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom, our friend, my co-worker.I had just seen her in Wal-Mart and we had a nice chat. What a wonderful co-worker, I realy appreciated her. She was such a good friend and will be missed. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.”
“Gail, We are truly in shock and will always remember your mom. Joan was a wonderful supervisor and friend. She will be truly missed. “
“Gail, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. I worked with your mom at the bank and she was a truly wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless”
“Gail and family and friends, My prayers will be with you all. There will never be another person like your Mother. She was truly an amazing person. This world will not be the same without her. I’m so glad I had the chance to work with her all the years at the Bank. They will be memories to cherish.”
“Dear Gail and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your mom(Joan). We remember when your mom and dad (Russell) would go for walks behind our house on F.W.D. Drive and stop to talk to us all the time. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all. Our thought’s and prayers to Gail and Family . “
“Dear Gail, I was so shocked at the news of your mother’s passing. I will keep you, your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. You will miss your mothers so much but you have such wonderful memories especially of all the vacation trips you were able to take together.”
“We loved and will miss Joan very much. We will be thinking of you, Gail, and know that we are greatful for all of the “Life” that your Mother brought into a room when she entered and with each story she told. The good-deeds she did will inspire many for years to come. ~ Franny, Glenda, Logan, Aubrey, & Sarah”
“Gail–I am so sorry for your loss. It was such a shock– having lost my own mom, I know what a tremendous loss it is. It’s a loss for the Hollywood community, as well. I always admired your mom’s flowers, Santa and Rudolph’s nose during the holidays and often remembered playing at your house many years ago. Your mom inspired me as I’d see her walking frequently. Please know that you and your family/friends are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the Dean family at this sad time. Joan was an amazing woman. She will be truly missed.”
“Gail, We are truly in shock and will always remember your mom with a smile. Joan was more than our Supervisor at First National Bank of St. Mary’s in Lexington Park. Joan was our mentor, teacher and most importantly our friend. I will truly miss her laugh and smile. Heaven has gained a “Special Lady” but we have lost a very Dear Friend. Remember the wonderful times and carry on the family traditions. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My deepest sympathy to the Dean family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Remember all the good times you had with her.”
“Our sincere condolences to Gail and all of her family.. Joan was such a special person and I always loved her voice when she sang out at Mass, she had a lovely voice. Joan always knew you and spoke to you with a smile. we will certainly miss seeing her at Mass. She is probably singing with the angels as we speak. Sincerely, Wayne and Joan Thompson “
“To the Dean Family: So sorry for your loss, I worked with Joan at The First National Bank of St. Mary’s in Leonardtown. I have many good memories of Joan. She was a fun person. I am glad I had the opportunity to have known and worked with her.”
“Gail, our family will never be the same. Your Mom has always been the force that kept all of us connected. She will be remembered fondly as a great story-teller and for all of the laughter she evoked at every occasion. Aunt Joan was magical and loved by all and I will miss her.”
“Dear Gail and Dean Family, When I arrived at work this morning I was devasted to learn the awful news about Joan. My first reaction was profound sorrow for her family, followed quickly by regret that I would never speak with her again. I only knew Joan a short while, but she was always a beam of sunshine to talk with. I can only imagine what a huge loss her passing is for family, friends, and former colleagues. My heart goes out to you. Dirk Griffith “
“To Gail, Aubrey, Carol, Angela and all of Joan’s family members and close friends: I was so shocked to open this morning’s paper to find that we have lost Joan. I just saw her last Sunday and chatted with her at SMR’s Golden Gathering Luncheon. She was such a special person. This County has suffered a great loss along with all of you. I will never forget her sense of humor and kindness to me. “
“Gail:I was shocked & saddened about what happened to your mom. I had recently seen her. She was a great person. When, I lost my home she came to me at the K.C. breakfast told me if, there was anything she could do to help, let her know. That was the kind of person she was. We will miss seeing her at mass, the fire house when, I’ve gone up there once in awhile & we defently will miss seeing her walking down 245 for her walks. I know Joan,Pat, Lorraine & Mary Lou, her buddies or amigoes as they called themselves, will miss her a lot. We all will miss her smile. You are in my prayers. Ellen “
“I had the great pleasure of working with Joan in the gardens at Sotterley. She was a remarkable woman and a joy to be around. Many of the Sotterley Garden Guild members remember her with fondness. Heaven has gained a wonderful gardener! My sympathies to you, Gail, and to all of Joan’s family. “
“To Joan’s Family: You have truly lost a very dear person but her memory will live on in everyone hearts as she touched us in many ways. I had the pleasure of working with Joan for many years at First National and treasure all of them with her. “
“Gail and family ~ I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was one of a kind! I had the privilege to work with her at the bank in the 80s. She was a wonderful mentor and certainly made working there fun. Russell and Joan made everyone feel comfortable and important. We shared lots of fond memories. You will be in my thoughts and prayers…”
“Dear Gail & Family, Joan was a unique and very insightful person, what a gem! She never met a stranger and could talk about any topic with anyone. I also worked with Joan “back in the day” and she taught me a lot about kindness, patience, and her unflappable ability to get to the bottom of any situation. Joan will be missed in so many ways, I was just at the Hollywood Post Office and the ladies were saying how sad they were and how much they would miss her visits, I purchased the animal stamps and the Post Office lady said Joan had also just purchased those, and that she loved her cats so much that she always supported their cause valiantly. Well all I know is that Hollywood has been touched by an angel …. God Bless You and keep you. “
“MY CONDOLENCE TO ALL THE DEAN & MATTINGLY FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF JOAN, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME.”
“SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOAN’S DEATH. SHE WAS A FINE LADY.”
“Gail, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your sweet mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tracey Jones Ledesma”
“Patty we are so very sorry. We loved John.”