Leonard Bartholomew Mattingly
October 23, 1950 ~ December 29, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 3, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Leonard Bartholomew “Lenny” Mattingly, 60, of Helen, MD died December 29, 2010 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, MD. Born October 23, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Schercliffe Bartholomew and Agnes Cecelia Copsey Mattingly. Lenny is survived by his children; Leonard Guy Mattingly of Leonardtown, MD and Mary Beth Browne and son in-law Justin of Valley Lee, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Stephen S., Bernard M., Charles A. Mattingly, Mary C. Thompson of Morganza, MD and Sharon M. Posey, of Hague, VA and as well as one grandson Travis Justin Browne and also Cathy Mattingly his former wife and Stella Bowles his companion. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas R. Mattingly. Lenny graduated from Chopticon High School in 1969. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was a self employed farmer. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 3, 2011 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers are Leonard Guy Mattingly, Joey St. Clair, Terry Russell, Leroy Russell, Al Raley and JR Hill. Contributions in memory of Leonard B. Mattingly can be made to the college fund for Travis Browne.





“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. May God comfort you in the days ahead. “
“Guy & Mary Beth, Always remember that when someone you love very much becomes a memory, that memory becomes your treasure. Uncle Stevie & Aunt Gail love you very much and as you both know we are only a phone call away. Your dad has no more suffering and is at peace with God. Love always, Uncle Stevie & Aunt Gail”
“Sis, Mary and family-I am so sorry that Lenny had to leave you. God works in misterious ways and only our faith can lead us during these sadden times. I will miss Lenny’s smiles and bright hello’s when we would see one another out and about. He was such a pleasent man. Lean on one another and the smiles will return. Love to you all. Snooky”
“Lenny Bull has been farming as long as I have known him. Now he is sewing seeds in Heaven. Rest in Peace.”
“Sis and Family: You have our sincere sympathy. May God be with you at this sad time. “
“Mary Beth my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time if you need anything just let me know.”
“To Mattingly Family, All of us were so sorry to hear of Lenny passing even with his sickness for a short period time. May his soul rest in peace.”
“Sorry about your lose. He was a good and hard working man.”
“To Lenny’s family: I am so sorry to hear of your lose.He will be missed, but he will live on in your hearts and memories. Again, I am so sorry for your lose.”
“Bernie and family we are so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.”
“Bernie and Charlie and Family ,so sorry for your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you All.”
“Aunt Sis and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember that we love and care about you. “
“Bernie and family, Saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dad, I love you and miss you and rest in peace; I will see you again one day and I know you will look down me and Travis Love always and forever. Mary Beth , Justin , Travis “
“Mary, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss. “
” Aunt Sis and Family, My love and prayers are with all of you. “
“Guy, sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family.”
“Sis: So sorry to learn of the death of your son Lenny. I don’t know if you remember me or not, I am neice of Adele Copsey, and I worked for years with Cathy Mattingly, and I taught Mary @ Banneker Elementary School back in the late 60’s. I also worked with Benny Thompson @ the A & P Store in Lexington Park. May God bless you and all your family, I will keep you all in my prayers. Sorry we can’t attend any of the services we live in Alabama. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“MaryBeth – Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time and that words can’t express or may not be able to comfort you during this time with all you are going through. Please know if you need anything we are here. “
“My sympathy is extended to each and everyone. Will miss his smiley face and sense of humor.”
“Mary: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Sis, Bernie and Family: My heartfelt sympathy to “The Mattingly Family”. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Sis and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I got to know Lennny when I worked at the post office in Morganza. Always had a smile on his face and so pleasant to talk to. He’s in a peaceful place with no pain. Sis,were sending you hugs and kisses. Call if you need anything, see ya soon.”
“To Cecilia., Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time. On the behalf of Dorothy and the rest of our remaining family our most sincere condolences. Louis”
“Lenny was a great brother I will miss you I love you very much”