Eleanor Estelle Quade
September 27, 1921 ~ August 19, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with prayers recited at 7:00PM.
Eleanor Estelle Quade, age 90, of Clements, MD, died on August 19, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 27, 1921, in Clements, MD., she was the daughter of the late William Francis and Esther Odie Gatton Pilkerton. She was predeceased in 2007 by her loving husband of 64 years, Joseph Leonard Quade, Sr., whom she married at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood, MD., on April 27, 1944. Her five children and their spouses survive her: Joseph Leonard Quade, Jr., (Teressa), William Carroll Quade, Sr. (Trudy), Karen Lynn Boszko (Dave, Sr.,). Fraternal twins John Kevin Quade )(Sherry), and Sharon Annette Lacey (Tony, Sr.). Fourteen grandchildren: Lenny Quade, III, Leann Quade, Erin Herche (Doug), Kim Quade, Kristina Vanessa (Conrad), Kimberly Chandler (Randy, Sr.), Willie Quade, Jr., David Boszko, Jr., (Mary), Justin Boszko, Sr. (Heather), Jessica Anderson (Tim), Tony Lacey Jr. (Rishawn), Cassandra Lea (Derek), Chris Lacey (Tammy) and Jesse Lacey, Sr. (Savannah). Twenty-seven great grandchildren; Brandon, Leah, and J.L., IV., Quade; Max, Aidan, and Emma Herche, Cossette and Aurora Browning, Randy, Jr., and Wally Chandler, Caleb Miller, Kaylee, Khloe, Kenzie, JJ, Jr., and Cheyane Boszko, Kody, Lexi, and Kris Anderson, Daylon, Darian, Brooklyn Jo, and Katlyn Lea, Presley, Jesse, Jr., Erica, and Sophie Lacey. Eleanor, the youngest of 13 children was predeceased by her 12 brothers and sisters: Edwin Pilkerton, Effie Stewart, John Pilkerton, Eugene Pilkerton, Frances Buckler, and Joseph (Turner) Pilkerton, Elizabeth (Bet Quade, Mary Alvey, Pearl Jenkins, Theresa Floyd, William Pilkerton, and Richard Pilkerton. She is survived by many relatives and friends. Eleanor was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and was a homemaker. She graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1938. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in Buswood, MD., where she took great pride in working the cake stand at the church’s annual summer festival and fall dinner. She was also an active member of the Margaret Brent Alumni Association, and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. She cherished spending time with and cooking for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; enjoyed country music and dancing. She was called upon by many relatives and friends over the years to prepare her infamous coleslaw, pound cakes, and jello salads for wedding and special events. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10:00 Am in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pall bearers will be Lenny Quade, David Boszko, Justin Boszko, Doug Herche, Willie Quade, and Chris Lacey. Contributions may be made to the 7th District Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609 and or Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Quade family: Eleanor is at peace now with Joe. She was a very sweet person. She lived a full life, making friends with everyone she came in contact with. She will be your guardian angel now, watching over you all until you meet again. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
” To all the Quade family So sorry to hear of the loss of a such a sweet and lovely aunt. May your happy memories of Eleanor bring you peace and comfort in the coming days and rest assured that your angel is reunited in heaven with her beloved Joe. God bless all.”
“”To the Quade Family’ I so loved your Mom, and I know you all will miss her so much. Please take care and know she is now with Dad and they both will watch over all of you. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love & Prayers to all.”
“Karen, Dave and Family, We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We Love You. “
“Joe, Teressa, Sissy, Leann & Lenny: I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. She was a beautifully old fashioned person who took joy in the simple things in life. What a homemaker, wife, and mother she was to all of your family. You should feel especially proud for taking such great care of her in her final weeks. Although I know you are all saddened, you have to remember she is in a more peaceful place and surrounded by those who left before her. We are all thankful for knowing her..Peace be with you and all of your family during this time of loss.”
“JoJo, Carroll, Karen, Kevin and Sharon.. My deepest condolences. Aunt Eleanor was such a wonderful lady.. always with a beautiful smile… I can hear Uncle Joe singing “You are my Sunshine” to her now!!!”
“Karen and Family, sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you. God must have needed another angel in heaven.”
“The Angels are singing in Heaven and the Brothers are playing their music for their Beautiful Sister. Welcome home “Well done my Good and Faithful Servant” God has called those to Him who Loved and Served Him by Caring, Loving, and Serving here on Earth. All our LOVE and PRAYERS to all of the Quade families and Friends who had the pleasure to know our Great Aunt Eleanor. Her Legacy will live on through all those that she touched and Loved. She had a HEART of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE and she will be Truly Missed. Those Wonderful Memories will forever be in our Hearts. God Bless and Strenghten all of the Family during this difficult time. All Our Love The Morton’s in California”
“Eleanor was the sweetest person ,especially to me. She would send me Christmas cards and “Thinking of You”cards and tell me how much she thought of me. She was a great moral booster. She uplifted me many times. We have lost one great lady, but in our loss,God is the One who is the winner.”
” TO AUNT ELEANOR’S LOVING FAMILY,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.WE WILL TRULY MISS HER SMILEING FACE AND GENTLE WAYS.”
“God blessed the Pilkerton family when He gave us Aunt Eleanor! Now that He has called her home, may the family find peace and comfort knowing that she is truly free in Christ! She holds a special place in the hearts of all who knew her!”
“So sorry to hear about Aunt Eleanor’s passing. I was hoping to come visit her soon, but God needed another angel. I will always cherish her smile and big hugs when I saw her. She often told me how pretty I was and how grown up I had become. She is at peace now in heaven with Uncle Joe, but she will always be in my heart. Love, Kim”
“With all my love God Bless you all! Sylvia”
“Sharon & Kevin I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Hold all the great memories close to your heart.”
“To the “Quade Family”…My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to All of you. May you find comfort in knowing that “Eleanor” is at peace. Cherish and remember all of the memories and good times as it will help get pass all the days ahead. God Bless you All. “
“Sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family.”
“God has called another Angel home!Always my favorite aunt on my Dad’s side of the family, she was a role model for many, and always a pleasure to be around. She will be extremely missed! My prayers and thoughts are with the immediate family and may God watch over all of you at this sad time. Love Jean “
“We extend our deepest sympathies to a beautiful person “Aunt Eleanor”. We pray you find comfort in the wonderful memories.”
“”To The Quade Family” we are sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother such a sweet lady and always a kind to say all of the time she will be missed by all may she rest in peace now her work on earth is done and I know that she is happy to be with back with Joe. all of you take care and God Bless all of you.”
“So sorry to hear about Eleanor; she lived a busy life caring for her husband and her two brothers. She cared for them so lovingly. May she rest in peace now with her loved ones.”
“Dear Ones, May God’s love heal your sorrow and His peace replace your heartache with warm loving memories. We are praying that there will be friends and family to comfort you and that your faith will uphold you. Please remember that she will be a bigger part of your future than what you had her here on earth, because eternity is forever in heaven. Wrapping arms of love around you all, just as she wrapped her love around all of us. What a blessing she was! “
“To the Quade Family-My heart goes out to you. Eleanor was one of the most finest Ladies the God ever put on this earth. Your loss is so great but if Our Blessed Mother ever opens those gates, I know she opened them for Eleanor. Eleanor touched so many lives and always was there for wnom ever called upon her. Even though she wasn’t my mom, she held that role all during my life. My mom always said she would share that role when it came to Eleanor. She was such a big part of my life and my childrens. She had all the right words whether you wanted them or not and she knew when to hug and hold you. Eleanor always loved from her heart. Her beauty will continue to live on. You folks were so blessed to share so many moments with her. God bless you all. All my love,SNOOKY “
“JoJo, Carroll, Karen, Kevin, and Sharon, we wish to express our sympathy over the loss of you mom. She was a lovely lady and a friend. One thing I can say, you never went hurgry when you came in that house! She always had a smile for you. We will all miss her. Call me if you all need anything. An old friend of the family-Ronnie.”
“Dear Quade Family you are in our prayers tonight. Your Mother has a special place in the hearts of my family members. My parents, Margaret and William Stone loved visiting the Pilkerton family and I can remember sitting on the front porch at the “Old Home Place” on sunny Sunday afternoons. Richard and William playing their musical instruments. I know there is real joy in Heaven tonight as Grandmother Pilkerton welcomes her daughter and leads her through Heaven’s Gate. All my love and prayers for you. Sincerely, Jody & Bill Pumphrey”
“So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. “
“” To all the Quade family So sorry to hear of the loss….”
“I’m so sorry to hear of Eleanor passing. She was such a joy to take care of. I will miss her so.May she rest in peace. I hold all of you in my heart at this time of sadness.”
“She was a dedicated member to the Margaret Brent Alumni, I have great memories of my Aunt Bebe and Mrs. Quade just chatting away, not sure they always heard what was going on but smiling and talking and enjoying each others company. She was a role model for me and I was blessed to know her. My sincere sympathy to the family. “
“Sharon – My heart is breaking for you right now. There is nothing I can say or do that will take away this pain you feel. Your mom is in a better place and free from pain forever. She is with her husband and God in the eternal kingdom. May she rest in peace. “
“To the family of Mrs, Quade, I got to know her when shs would come to see Dr. Berube. She was a shining star in the office. She had the sweetest friendliest smile. I grew to love her so much. I know she will be missed! so much.”
“Karen and your entire Family – So sorry to hear about your mother. I will be thinking and praying for you. “
“Karen and Family, We wish to extend our deepest sympathies for your loss. We uplift you and your family in prayer as we share your loss. As angels wings wrap their arms around your beloved Mother to guide her to the everlasting, remember that God will see you thru this as will those that love you most. May everlasting peace be upon you and your family. Gods eternal light will shine upon your Mother always. “
“Dear JoJo & Teresa, Carroll & Trudy, Karen & David, Sharon & Tony, and Kevin & Sherry, and extended family, You are in our thoughts and prayers, Aunt Eleanor was the BEST Great Aunt anyone could ask for, we have so many wonderful memories of our trips to Maryland throughout the years and and her kindness and love toward our family will never be forgotten. She is now at peace with Uncle Joe. God Bless you all, we love you.”
“Bill and I extend our sincere sympathy to Aunt Eleanor’s children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and she will be deeply missed. She was a wonderful daughter and sister to her brothers when they needed her help. Honor, respect and unconditional love for her family was a priority in her life. She put others before herself as God calls us to do. There has never been a time that she wasn’t the first on our list of people to visit on our many trips back to Maryland with our family. She was always so happy to see us. She will truly be missed. She is now reunited with Joe her wonderful husband in the home the Lord prepared for them. May the wonderful memories of your mom carry you through the days to come. There is comfort knowing that she was so loved by so many to numerous to count. God’s Blessing and comfort to all of you. Larinda and Bill Pilkerton”
“The entire Quade and Pilkerton families have our deepest sympathies. Ms. Eleanor was a sweet and gentle person.”
“JoJo, Carroll, Karen, Kevin and Sharon an extended families, May your many special treasured memories bring you comfort in the days to come. Rest in Peace Aunt Eleanor. What a joyous reunion it must have been with Uncle Joe I’m sure. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all!”
“To all of the family…what can we say? She was the BEST!Our very special relative and she was MY SPECIAL VALENTINE! We loved her so much and we thank God that we had her in our lives. We will greatly miss her. Please know that we are here for you and we send you our love, thoughts and prayers. May she know rest in peace with our Lord and Blessed Mother, who she loved so much.”
“Joe, Karen & Family, So sorry to hear of your mom. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. “
“To the entire Quade family…so sorry to hear of Eleanor’s passing..I used to Jazzercise with her years ago..She was always so pleasant with a smile on her face…she will be missed by all that knew her…”
“Leann, Joe & Teressa: Mrs Quade was such a nice and sweet woman. Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless.”
“Joe, Teressa and to the Quade family: We are so sorry for the passing of your mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Your mom was a beautiful lady inside and out. We have very fond memories of her and your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Keep hold of all of the memories. They will help you get through this rough time.”
“We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She had a wonderful life and you were blessed to have her as your Mother. Celebrate her life and keep her alive in your heart and memories everyday, always…We were so blessed to have her as our neighbor and in our lives…our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you walk this difficult path. Keep your family close and the memories closer. Keeping you in our prayers.”
“Dear Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know that you are in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.”
“So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To all of Aunt Eleanor’s Family – We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Family, Eleanor was one of the nicest persons I have ever known. When I grow up I want to be just like her! I have told her that many times and she would just smile.Please accept our sincere sympathy and friendship during this difficult time and know that you will all remain in our thoughts and prayers. They say God only takes the best and he has just taken one of the best from Sacred Heart Parish and the 7th District.”
“Joe and Teressa – our sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time.”
“Sharon & Tony, WE send our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. She was a special person in every way and had a well-lived life.”
“Joe and Teressa…My deepest smypathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. “
“I am so sorry to hear about Eleanor. She was a wonderful, loving and caring person. She will be dearly missed by many. May she rest in peace now. “
“To the Quade family your Mom & grandmother was one sweet person that I had the chance to visit with while spendin time with Sharon years ago. She had her spunky ways that cracked me up. Keep her memories close to your heart. Sorry I can’t be there but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all”
“Eleanore was one of our favorites, always willing to help with the Alumni work, a real lady and a good friend. Our prayers are with you and yours. “
“Sherry & Kevin – We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the Quade Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To the Family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.”
“To the Quade Family – Miss Eleanor was a very sweet, loving and caring lady. She would always ask me, How is our girl doing, my daughter. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joe, Sharon and Family – So sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Karen and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. Always such a sweet lady, Hugs and prayers for all of you.”