Albert Leonard "Oats" Wathen
July 2, 1938 ~ February 18, 2017
Albert Leonard Wathen, Jr., “Oats”, of Abell, MD passed away on February 18, 2017 in Abell, MD. Born on July 2, 1938 in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late Bonnie Lee Slade Wathen and Albert Leonard Wathen, Sr. Oats was the loving husband of Mary Martha Wathen, whom he married on December 6, 1958 in Holy Angels Catholic Church. Oats is survived by his son David Edward Wathen (Debbie) of Avenue, MD. Grandchildren: Amy Marie Rusch and Sammy Wathen. Great Grandchildren: Kelsie Wathen and Aden Wathen. Siblings: Mary E. Rencher of Clements, Md, Shirley M. Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Teresa A. Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, Robert W. Wathen of Bushwood, MD, Paul B. Wathen of Chaptico, MD, Joseph N. Wathen of Loveville, MD and Robertha Hill of Hollywood, MD. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Leonard Wathen and his brother, Standford Wathen.
Oats was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. He was a self-employed Waterman. Oats enjoyed fishing.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 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, February 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Steve Burch, John Montgomery, Mike Pelletier, Jay Green, Mark Corbin and Ralph Lawrence.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s and 7th District Rescue Squad.
Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
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Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God’s sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.
Dear Martha and Family,
Our deepest sympathy, may your many wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Many of you knew him as “Oats”, I knew him as “Brother Wathen” my Dad’s cousin and dear friend. I have many fond memories of “Brother” through the years, I especially delighted when he would stop by our house or my Dad’s office with a cooler of fresh seafood.
Brother always made the time to come and visit and give my Dad an update on what was going on in the family/county. Brother and Martha worked tirelessly during my brother Danny’s campaign. He was a constant source of help, support and friendship.
Thank you Brother for making a difference and being a loyal friend and family member.
Until we meet again, rest in peace.
Love, Julie
Dear Martha and family,
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sonny, Rose and family
Rest in peace Oats, I’m thinking of you, Martha and family. God bless.
Love, Ruby Slade
Dear Martha and Family.
So sorry for your Loss. If you need anything don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Dear Martha and family – We are so sorry to hear of Oats passing. We remember the good times we had at Billy and Shirley’s cottage, listening to Oats tell his stories of being on the water.
Calm waters for you now Oats, with catches that never end. Rest in Peace. Martha we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Dear Martha and family, our sincerest sympathy for your loss. May Oats rest in peace. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers.
My sympathies go out to Martha and family. I know he’s up there fishing with a lot of people he enjoyed going out with. He’s up there fishing and crabbing like he liked to do. Up there with his mother and father and other loved ones.
Martha & Extended Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike, Chris, & Ginny
We send prayers out to you and your loving family at this time of great loss,may Leonard rest in peace.He was a great guy, will be missed by all.
May “Oats” rest peacefully with his children, parents, brother, and sister in heaven. We will continue to keep him in our prayers.
David and Debbie,
I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.