William Garland Wood
March 7, 1937 ~ March 30, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
William Garland Wood, Sr. 76, of Oraville, MD, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 30, 2013 in Oraville, Maryland. Born on March 7, 1937 in Oraville, MD, he was the son of the late George Dewey Wood, Sr., and Thelma Marie Wood. Garland was the loving husband of Mary Jane Wood, whom he married in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD on October 5, 1958. Garland is survived by his children; Bill Wood (Alicia), Wanda Worch (Pete), Mark Wood (Carol), Tim Wood, (Kim), Rita Wood (Danny), Patrick Wood (Lisa), and 11 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his siblings; Melvina Hilgers, Cecelia Adams, Dewey, Walter and Mark Wood. Garland attended Margaret Brent High School. He worked as a butcher for Giant Food Corporation for 42 years retiring in 1997, and he was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. Garland enjoyed playing cards and lotto, eating hard crabs, wood working, being Santa Claus at the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire House for 30 plus years, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be; Bill Wood, Mark Wood, Tim Wood, Patrick Wood, Pete Worch, Danny Wood, Billy Wood, and Brian Wood. Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 37 Mechanicsville, MD, and/or Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD.
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“Mary Jane and family we were so sorry to hear of Garland passing. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Mr. Wood was my second father. He will be missed. My prayers to Mrs. Wood and her family. Love, The Bellofatto Family”
“Rita and Danny–my heartfelt condolences. You will be in my thoughts/prayers in the coming days. “
“Aunt Mary Jane and family – I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It is very difficult to lose a parent and a husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Mary Jane and family – my sincere sympathy to all of you during this sad time. Hold your memories close to your heart. “
“To my 2nd Mom, Rita, Bill, Mark, Wanda, Tim, and Patrick, I am so sorry for the passing of your husband/father. He was like a 2nd father to me growing up. I have so many wonderful memories of him and all of the vacations he would let me tag along on. He was the sweetest and kindest man. I will never forget him and the way you all made me feel like family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you all. Janet Wood aka JC. “
“So sorry to hear about Garland. I am sure you will hear that alot. Still remember his funny speech at our 50th get together.”
“Amanda Lauren, Nana Wood, Bill & Alicia, Wanda & Pete, Mark & Carol, Tim & Kim, Rita & Danny, Patrick & Lisa, I know Pop’s passing is an enormous loss for your family and he will be greatly missed. He was a caring husband and father who dearly loved his family; especially his “Jane.” He was a sweet father-in-law and a proud “Pop.” Always a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone; he was the kind of friend or neighbor everyone wished they had. I will remember his chuckle, bear hugs, great appetite for food (soy sauce on everything)and his love of crabs. He was the first to teach me to pick saying “picking hard crabs is an art” and he was serious about his art! Heaven now has a Santa Claus. Keeping you all in prayers”
“We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Wood. Whenever we saw him, he always had a smile on his face – something that you all do as well. Take care.”
“Mary Jane and Family. My sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and Father. Garland was my cousin and I will miss him. Unfortunately we lost touch over the years. I remember the school days so well and the good times we had on the school bus so many times, so long ago. But remembrances are nice to look back on. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Louis”
“Mary Jane and all my cousins, We are so sorry for the loss of Garland. He was a special Uncle whom we laughed with and have many, many memories. I will always remember how he taught me to drive a straight stick and he let me use his truck to get my driver’s license. He will be missed by all. Our prayers are with you all.”
“Mary Jane and family. We’re thinking of you.”
“Brenda and I share your grief in this time of bereavement with deepest sympathy and condolence.”
“Wanda and family – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.”
“MARY JANE AND FAMILY. WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF GARLAND, HE WAS A GREAT PERSON.OUR PRAYERS WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. “
“Dear Aunt Mary Jane,children and grandchildren, My heart is so sad to learn of Uncle Garland’s passing. He was most special to us and our family, though the visits were very infrequent. He and my mother, Melvina, had a very special relationship because they cared deeply for one another. How fondly we remember visiting over two years ago. Though he was extremely sick, his humor was so precious and he lifted up our spirits. You have a caring saintly man in heaven celebrating with our risen Lord.”
“Dear Mary Jane & Family – we are so sorry about Garland. We know family and your faith will help get you through this. We are just so happy that the grandchildren are all old enough to have lasting memories of their grandfather. We hope you will call on us if there is anything we can do to help make these next days better for you.”
“The first time I every met Mr. Wood was when Patrick was living with his parents and agreed to keep our mangy beagle so T and I could go on vacation. When we came home to pick up the dog, there was Mr. Wood at the kitchen table eating crabs and dippin’ them in a bowl with vinegar and onion slices. He looked at me, and I just knew that dog drove him and Mary Jane crazy. After a tense moment, he offered a chair and some of his crabs. After years of Christmas cards and running into him at McKays, I don’t have the tons of heart felt memories that many of you have. But I have that moment when he could have cursed me out about that dog, but instead, offered up a seat at the table and a pick at his crabs. With our deepest sympathies to the entire Wood Family. I will always remember Mr. Wood fondly and kindly.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Mary Jane and my neices and nephews. I received a gift from God the day Garland married my sister. He was someone who made you feel welcome when you visited his home. There was always a basket of hard crabs and a steak grilling on the grill. Whenever I called, he would always tell me I had the wrong number, he was always kidding around. Mary Jane the tears we shedding now will fade away but the memories the two of you made will linger in our hearts forever. Treasure them. You have a wonderful family that will be at your side wnenever you need. My phone calls will never stop. I love you my (Middle Sister)”
“Rita and Danny and the Wood Family, Thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping it provides you with comfort to know that others share in your sorrow. God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.”
“We are deaply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Wood. Your family has been huge part of our family for so long. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.”
“Mary Jane, I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Garland. It looks like you have many Grandchildren and children to help you over the bad spots. William and Joyce”
“Aunt Mary Jane and family: My prayers and thoughts our with each of you during this difficult time. I am sure each of your have wonderful memories of Uncle Garland. “
“To the Wood Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Dear Mary Jane and family I just heard about Garland’s passing. I am so sorry as I certainly would have come to the funeral home. I have so many funny memories of riding the school bus with Garland. He was so much fun. I also remember you and I in history class and you keeping me laughing. I know the Lord is watching over you and just remember this takes time. Love you Josephine”
“Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May your sadness be brightened by memories of his warm smile and his love of his family.”