Rachael Quade

Agnes Rachael Quade, 88, of Bushwood, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by family. She was born on February 4, 1937, in Leonardtown, MD, to the late Arthur M. Wathen and Mary Effie Lacey Wathen. Rachael is survived by her children, Delores Wong, Joseph Quade II (Rhonda), Michael Quade, David Quade (Janie), Gary Quade, Danny Quade, Mary Ellen Oliver (Johnny), Pamela Gass (Robby) and her sister, Bea Rippy. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph Franklin Quade “Frank”, her daughter, Shirley Jackson, her siblings, Edith Roehs, Marie Miller, Lawrence Wathen, Richard Wathen, Donald Wathen, and three grandchildren, Joseph “Joey” Quade III, Joshua Gass and Christopher Sheppard. Rachael and Frank were married on November 8, 1952, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Together they had 9 children, 24 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. They were devoted Catholics who religiously attended church and loved singing in the choir. They enjoyed cooking large meals together, especially during the holidays. In their home, everyone was welcome. There was not a day that passed when they were not surrounded by family. Rachael was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and attended Margaret Brent High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Mary’s Nursing Center for over 30 years. She then spent many years as a private caregiver. Rachael started playing horseshoes in 1971 and fell in love with the sport. She became the highest average champion in 1983 and official scorekeeper of the women’s league, later receiving the title of “Sportsgirl” of the year by a local newspaper. She also bowled on a women’s team in a duckpin bowling league for years. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Bushwood, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be William “Billy” Quade, J.C. Oliver, Shane Gass, Quincy Quade, Ryan Quade and Tyler Gass. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Quade II, Derick Quade, Jason Gass, David Lee, Brandon Gass and Kyle Jackson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609. 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.