Daniel Ignatius Hammett
May 1, 1930 ~ October 27, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Father Alain Colliou officiating. Interment will follow the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Daniel “Dan” Ignatius Hammett,83, of Waldorf, MD formerly from St. Mary’s County, MD passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 27, 2013. Born on May 1, 1930 in Park Hall, MD, he was the son of the late Ignatius Abell and Ethel Marie Ridgell Hammett. Daniel is survived by his loving wife Gertrude M. Hammett whom he married on February 27, 1954 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD. Dan is survived by his children; Robert D Hammett (Joyce) of Waldorf, MD., Donald Hammett (Bonnie) of Shady Side, MD, Tammy Ashworth (Chris) of Waldorf, MD, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Siblings; Agnes Wathen,Evelyn Wathen, Jerome Hammett, Carney Hammett (Barbara), Cecilia Atkins (Ken), John Hammett (Kitty), Lou Guy, and David Hammett (Patty). Daniel is preceded in death by his siblings; Hayden Wathen, Woodrow Wathen, Doris and Robert Norris, Joyce Hammett, and Joe Matts.
Daniel served in the United State Army from January 18, 1951 to December 24, 1953, he was stationed in Germany for 27 months, and earned the Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Dan worked as a manager of an auto body shop, retiring on January 1, 2000. He liked working in the yard, playing with his grandchildren, going to horse races, and casinos, playing the lottery; he loved the Redskins and Orioles.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 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 Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Father Alian Colliou officiating and Father Charles Cortinovis Con Celebrating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Aaron Felton, Eric Hammett, Timothy Hammett, Jeff Farrell, Eddie Wathen, and Joey Wathen. Contributions may be made to Stand up 2 cancer.org. and/or Hospice of Charles County 2505 Davis Road Waldorf, MD 20603.
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“So sorry he had to suffer so much.I remember spending the night at your home when I attended Sacred Heart School. Doris invited me, as we were in the same class. Nice family.”
“Tammy and family, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. God bless you in your sorrow.”
“Prayers to Gerturde, Bobby, Donnie and Tammy. Dan You have suffered long enough, rest in peace big brother. Love you always.”
“Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family. May all of your fond memories rest easy in your hearts and put smiles on your faces at times when you least expect it. Love you all! Jackie, Ray and Stephanie Adams “
“Gerty and family we would like to extend our hearfelt sympathies to you. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Love you, Wayne Eleanor and Alberta!”
“Dear Bobby and family, May god bless and comfort you all during this difficult time and please know that our thoughts and prayer are with you. We love you Bobby”
“My deepest sympathy & Prayers go out to the Hammett Family.”
“To the entire Hammett family, I was sadden to hear the loss of Mr. Hammett and I would like you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been a very long time but the memories I personally have of the “Hammett” family will stay with me forever. They are warm, wonderful memories and I have always cherished them. I remember that warmth as Mr. & Mrs. Hammett welcomed my brother Jimmy and I in their home and family. Although it has been many years I remember all of you as if it was yesterday, thought of you often and now I want to say “Thank you” for that kindness. I wasn’t able to say that to Mr. Hammett personally but will pray he knows. Mrs. Hammett I can hear you telling me to wash my hair until it squeaks and those PB&J sandwiches you use to make us as we were told to “play outside”. 🙂 I know the love this family showed my brother and I & we pray that love will help comfort you all at this time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Annie Bo “
“I am so sorry to here about your Dad. My prays and thoughts are with you and your family.”
“To the Hammett, 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.”
“Donnie and family, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. I hope you find some comfort in these words, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.”
“My thoughts & prayers are with you. What a great man Mr. Hammett was. I have so many great memories from my childhood being best friends with Tammy & he was always so kind to me!”
“A brothers love is a special gift from above to always be treasured. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.”