Jennifer Lynn Huntington

Jennifer Lynn Huntington, 61, of Avenue, MD, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1964, in Leonardtown, MD and was the youngest daughter of the late Robert Joseph Arnold and the late Hilda Mae Goldsmith Arnold. She is survived by her sister, Barbara J. (Bobbie) Lacey (Jimmy), of Avenue, MD; nephew, Aaron J. Fenwick (Amanda); niece, Amy M. White (Donny), and many great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Huntington, whom she married on March 17, 1990, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD; her fiancé, Wayne Bradley Edger, and brother-in-law, Joseph Anthony (Andy) Fenwick. Jennifer was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and graduate of Chopticon High School Class of 1982. She was employed as an office/medical assistant by various medical offices. Jennifer started her 43 years of volunteer service in July 1982 with the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad as a Junior member following in her father’s footsteps. She was an EMT, a Lifetime member, Sunshine Committee Chairperson, long term Delegate to the Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association and the Maryland State Firefighters Association and served in previous years as Corresponding Secretary. She also volunteered with ACTS. In April 2023, she joined the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and playing cards. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with EMS and Auxiliary prayers at 7:00 PM, in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD, with Father Oberle officiating and Deacon Lloyd co-officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Fenwick, Amy White, Donny White, Mike Abell, Jason Rice, and Brian Springer. Honorary pallbearers will be Natalie Thompson, Leanne Fenwick, Stephanie Buckler, and the members of the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad and Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask for donations made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or A.C.T.S., P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.