Stephen Malvin "Skeeter" Lacey
Stephen Malvin "Skeeter" Lacey
September 25, 1937 ~ November 3, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Stephen Malvin Lacey, Sr. “Skeeter”,77, of Chaptico, MD passed away at his home on November 3, 2014. Born on September 25, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Ada Quade Lacey and Walter Lacey of Chaptico, MD. Skeeter was the loving husband of Ruby Hill Lacey whom he married on January 25, 1974 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD. Skeeter is survived by his children: Janet Clements of La Plata, MD, Stephen Malvin Lacey, Jr., Susan Strickland, Charles Lacey, all of Chaptico, MD, 10 grandchildren, one due in February, 2015, and brother John Lacey of Chaptico, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Elsie Morgan, Calvin Lacey, James A. Lacey, and Leonard Lacey. Skeeter was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Skeeter was a lifetime farmer and retired in 2001. He enjoyed hunting, baseball, and spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 6, 2014 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, November 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; John Lacey, Jr., Allen Lacey, Leroy Hill, Jim Lacey, J.D. Lacey and Jay Helwig. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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September 25, 1937 ~ November 3, 2014
Stephen Malvin Lacey, Sr. “Skeeter”,77, of Chaptico, MD passed away at his home on November 3, 2014. Born on September 25, 1937 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Ada Quade Lacey and Walter Lacey of Chaptico, MD. Skeeter was the loving husband of Ruby Hill Lacey whom he married on January 25, 1974 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD. Skeeter is survived by his children: Janet Clements of La Plata, MD, Stephen Malvin Lacey, Jr., Susan Strickland, Charles Lacey, all of Chaptico, MD, 10 grandchildren, one due in February, 2015, and brother John Lacey of Chaptico, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Elsie Morgan, Calvin Lacey, James A. Lacey, and Leonard Lacey. Skeeter was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Skeeter was a lifetime farmer and retired in 2001. He enjoyed hunting, baseball, and spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 6, 2014 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, November 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; John Lacey, Jr., Allen Lacey, Leroy Hill, Jim Lacey, J.D. Lacey and Jay Helwig. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Ruby, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were blessed to have known Skeeter and cherish the good memories. God bless.”
“Ruby and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed but I pray that your great memories will comfort you in days to come. “
“Dear Lacey Family, wishing you comfort and peace at this time of sorrow.”
“Dear Ruby and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all. If you need anything call me. Love,”
“So sorry for your loss.”
“Ruby and family, so sorry for your loss. Keep remembering the good times, I remember the card games an him dancing when we would get together. It was always fun with him around an he would always make you smile an laugh. Thinking of you all, you are in my prayers.”
“He will be missed rest peacefully in heaven. “
“To the Lacey family, We ars so soo for your loss,our Thoughs and Prayers are with you all.”
“Ruby, Janet, Stevie, Susan and Charlie, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Please know we are here if you need us for any reason. We love you.”
“God Bless the Lacey family at this difficult time. “
“Ruby and Family You had a remarkable man in your family. I will miss that smile he would give me when our eyes would meet on sunday mornings. I always looked forward to seeing you folks. His smile was to my Sundays as sugar was to my coffee. It made Sundays start off with warmth,and a feeling of friendship and comfort,just by being noticed by him. I cannot imagine your pain. May God hold you in his heart as you continue on and comfort you on these sadden days ahead. May he rest in peace and you all find peace in the days ahead. Your friend, Mary Jane “
“Will miss the way you always went out of your way to speak and give me a hug. Rest in Peace.”
“Ruby and Family, We are sorry for your loss but realize that now his suffering on this earth has ended. When God calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time and forever. In friendship,”
“Ruby and family we are sorry for your loss.Skeeter was a wonderful person I loved his great smile! “
“Ruby and the Lacey Family, Our throughts and prayers are with you all. Wishing you Peace to bring youConfort, Courage to face the days ahead and Lovng Memories to hold Forever in your hearts. Rest in peace Skeeter .”
“Dear Ruby and family and many friends of Skeeter…we extend to you our heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers. He was such a special guy and we have wonderful memories of him. May you be comforted and may he now rest in peace with Our Lord and Blessed Mother Mary and many relatives that have gone before him. “
“Ruby and family, so sorry to hear about Skeeter, he was a man who always had a smile on his face and a hug for the ladies. He was a person I always enjoyed talking to. I know he will be greatly missed by all. Keep thinking about the good times and know that he is at peace now. “
“Aunt Ruby, Janet, Stevie, Susan and Charlie; Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss and know that I share in your sadness. Uncle Skeeter was one of the finest men I know, with a heart of gold. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew him. I know I will miss our chats at the mailbox, his big smile and wave whenever he saw me, the endless hugs he had for everyone and his ability to make you laugh – whether it be by doing his little dance jigs or telling you a story where you could just hear the laughter in his voice. It was a blessing to have had him in my life and I am truly honored to call him my Uncle. Joe and Nikki join me in saying we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and are here for you with our love and support.”
“Ruby and family We are sorry to hear of the loss of “Skeeter.” May your happy memories of him bring you peace and comfort in the coming days. He will be missed by all his neighbors, family and friends in Chaptico. “
“Ruby, so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
” Ruby & Family I’m so sorry for your loss may the Peace of the Lord be with you in this time of sorrow”
“Ruby, my condolences to you and your family. Skeeter’s absence will be a constant reminder, but the memories of your lives together and faith in God will be a comfort. May God look over you and bless you in the difficult days ahead. “
“Ruby and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.”
“We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to the Lacey family. He was quite a character and will certainly be missed by all. May he rest in peace.”
“Ruby and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace”
“Aunt Ruby, Janet,Stevie,Charlie,Susie and Family, Uncle Nebbie will be missed by so many. He was loved by all who knew him. Always had a smile for you. He liked watching the Orioles. Uncle Nebbie always called me Berfee and he told me that I liked to talk, so true. Love him and will miss him. Thinking of you all, you are in our prayers.”
“Ruby, Janet, Stevie, Sue and Charlie: Kim and I are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Skeeter was a wonderful person. We will cherish all the memories we had with him. You all are in our hearts and prayers.”
“Ruby & FAMILY,Hold on to your memories,and let them guide you during this time of sadness. may He rest in peace. “
“Ruby and family, My deepest condolences on your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Skeeter had such a great personality and will be missed by many..”
“I always called him “Nebbie”, as that is the name he was had when we were attending Sacred Heart School in Bushwood. I have very fond memories of him and the whole family. What a gracious family he had and still has. We will miss seeing “Nebbie” with Ruby at Mass. God bless the whole family.”
“Ruby and Family, So very sorry to hear about your loss. Hoping that you will find comfort in your many wonderful memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“My condolences to the Lacey family. He was one funny guy,Rest in peace Sweeter. “
“Ruby so sorry for your lost I know exactly how you feel. My prayers are with you and your family.”
“Stevie and Charlie, We are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Prayers of comfort to you and all of your family. “
“Ruby and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll always have memories of Skeeter hard at work on his farm, but I’ll also never forget his grin and laughter, especially when he was joking around.”
“Ruby and Family – Thinking of you and wishing you comfort and happy memories at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Skeeter!”
“On behalf of the Caddell family we express our deepest condolences. My short time knowing Skeeter was truly a blessing.”
“Dear Ruby and family, we’ll miss our visits with Skeeter. We remember him sitting on our sofa and telling us all about the children and grandchildren. He was so proud of all of you. “
“Aunt Ruby and Kids, Uncle Skeeter led a good and joyful life, loving his family, friends, and community. He will be missed by all. My thoughts are with you guys.”
“Ruby, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Ruby and Family, We are so sorry for you loss. Praying you will find some peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Skeeter was one of a kind and truly shall be missed.”
“So sorry for your loss. I just found out today. I have fond memories of Skeeter. May he rest in peace. God Bless your family during these hard times.”