Albert Columbus "Rabbi" Shorter
February 1, 1927 ~ September 11, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. George's Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD with Fr. Gregory Syler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
Albert “Rabbi” Columbus Shorter, 84 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 11, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born February 1, 1927 in Drayden, MD, he was the son of the late Albert L. and Fannie Mae Hammett Shorter. Albert is survived by his loving wife Mary Louise Shorter whom he married on July 27, 1989 in Leonardtown, MD. Albert is survived by his daughter; Kim Hicks (Jack), and step-son Danny Goode. Albert is also survived by his brothers; Andrew Shorter, and Charles Shorter, grandchildren; Michael T. Langley, Jr. (Traci), Amanda R. Langley (Jeff), Angel M. Owens, Stacy L. Goode (Alvaro), Brian Goode (Ann), and Darrell Goode (Laura), as well as great-grandchildren; Owen M. Langley, Jayden D. Holt, Alexis Goode, Lacy Goode, Miranda Goode-Guerra, Brooke, and Brittany. Albert was preceded in death by his siblings; Rose Saunders, Mae T. Thomas, Alice Henderson, Laura Purcell, John L. Shorter, Thomas Shorter, and Richard Shorter. Albert was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He entered the U.S. Army in 1954 and served until 1956, he was stationed in Germany, and received the Good Conduct Medal. After service, Albert went on to work as a Natural Resources Police retiring in 1989 after 33 years of service. Upon retirement, Albert enjoyed; traveling, being outdoors, going to bingo, and spending time with his family. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. George’s Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD with Reverend Greg Syler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Michael Langley, Jr., Jack Hicks, Jeff Owens, Brian Goode, Darrell Goode, and Alvaro Guerra. Honorary pallbearers will be; Albert’s Great-Grandchildren and the Natural Resource Police. Memorial contributions may be in Albert’s memory to the St. George’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
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“Mary Lou & Family, We,re so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.”
“Kim: So sorry to learn about the death of your Dad. As you can probably remember your Dad and I worked with the Court system (Albert with Natural Resource Dept.) I as 1st. Clerk of the District Court of Maryland for St. Mary’s County. He will be missed and mourned in the Community. May God bless you and your family. Doris & Skip Jones”
“Mary Lou, Kim and Famly, Sending our thoughts and prayers with love your way.. Hold close to your heart the wonderful memories and may you find the strength for each new day.. Uncle Rab will be missed!”
“Marylou and Family I am so sorry to hear about Albert. He was the sweetest man I have ever met. My dad (Bob Arnold) and him were partners and friends for a long time. They use to work long hours day and nights to help us stay safe. Now they are together in heaven and talking about old times. If there anything I can do let me know. He was a good guy. May him rest in peace.”
“Our sympathy and prayers are with you, Aunt Mary Lou and Kim, and with all of the family. We will miss Uncle Rab! Love and blessings, Connie, Jeff, Emma, and Olivia Sargent”
“My Dearest Daddy, You are finally at peace after enduring the suffering you have for the past 13 years, You are the greatest father anyone could ask for, you have given me so much in my life, you have loved me unconditionally and without judgement, you were my best friend and I am sooo going to miss you, I am so glad that we have had our time just you and I to talk, it meant so much to me to hear you say how proud you were of me and how much you loved me and these grand-children, and great-grandchildren. I know that you are with your family and I know that Mom is there too, please let her know how much I miss and love her. I will always Daddy’s girl, always! I love you! “
“Kim and family, “it is never easy to lose a loved one. Hold tight to all the memories of your dad and he will always be with you. Take comfort in knowing that he is at peace.. Stay strong.”
“Mary Lou and family. So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was an easy person to work with. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Dorothy and Francis Russell”
“Mary Lou & Kim, I was totally shocked to read about Albert’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Audrey Pratt”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, today and all the days moving forward. “
“Dear family, It is with mixed emotions that we heard of ‘Rabbie’s’ entrance into life eternal. There are so many emotions that come forward at a time such as this; leading the list is the sense of loss! If you are experiencing this, allow me to ask a question. Since God created our friend – – – did he lose him when He loaned Rabbie to us ? No! So it seems to me that we have not lost Rabbie by his return. He will live on in our hearts and memories. So please accept the premise that Rabbie is not gone or lost – – – he is just out of sight! He will live on in the reality of how each of us are changed and improved by having had him in our lives.. +Joseph”
“Kim and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. I know how much you loved him and how much you will miss him. He is at peace now and…remember, he is watching over you always. He is your guardian angel. I am so glad you had a good weekend with him before he went home. God bless you all. If you need me I am just up the road!”
“Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. “
“Mary Lou sending my condolences on the passing of Albert. He was a fine man and will be greatly missed. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers–Crystal”
“Kim, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Keep your memories close at heart. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.”
“My Heart goes out to you during this time of sadness. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Thinking of you! “
“Dearest Mary Lou and Kim, we are so very sorry to lose such a dear and loved uncle. He has been a great part of our life and I know he will continue to watch over us from Heaven. Take solace in knowing we will see him again. Love Nelly and Jimmie. “
“To Mary Lou and your family – I was so sorry to hear about Albert. He was always ready with a smile at bingo, and we will all miss seeing him there with you. I’ve known him since I was a very little girl and he bought my parents’ home in Redgate (53 years ago)! My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kim, and your family at this sad time.”
“To Mary Lou & Family My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow I know so well the pain & loss you are now feeling May God Bless you and keep you strong”
“Mrs. Shorter & Family, Our Sympathy And Prayers are with you all. Always enjoyed Seen Both of You At Friday Night at the Father Andrew White School Bingo. May You Treasure all the Blessed Memories. God Bless”
“Kim,I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Mrs. Shorter, so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Shorter. He probably never missed a St. John’s Bingo along with you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. “
“May Lou and family, I am sorry for your loss. Keep all the memories in your heart. You have a great family to help you thru this time. “
“To the Shorter Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Our thoughts, prayers, and love from Texas. He will be missed. Love David & Christi and Family.”
“Mary Lou and Family I am so sorry for your loss, may all your good memories help you through this sad time. In my thoughts and prayers. Joan”
“Mary Lou – We were so sorry to hear about Albert’s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.”
“Kim & the entire family: My heart goes out to you all in this time of sorrow. Cherish your memories. Remember, He will always be with you. He’s now your guardian angel soaring the heavenly sky! God saw him coming to the pearly gate & he was greeted w/open arms! Luv You Kimi Jane! If you need to talk I’m a phone call away! Shirley “
“Mary Lou and Shorter family, The is to let you know that others are thinking of you during these difficult times. Albert was a caring family man and had you in mind all of the time. He was able to make dry funny comments or expressions at times when things were not so pleasant.He had great love for God, family, country, and his co-workers. Frank Thompson”
“We are so sorry about your loss of a dear loved one. Please know that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“So sorry to hear about Mr Shorter passing. Always saw him at the bingos that we attended. My sincere condolences. Louis Buckler”
“Mary Lou and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Albert’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. “
“To Mary Lou and family-I was saddened to hear of Albert’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. I’ll miss not seeing him with you at bingo. Mary Lou, hold Albert close to your heart and he will remain to walk with you throughtout your life. He is just a memory away. “