Agnes "Marie" Beavan
July 31, 1927 ~ November 26, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico, MD with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Agnes Marie Hayden Beavan, a wonderful wife, mother, and friend, passed away on November 26, 2013 at 86 years of age.
Marie was born in Abell, Maryland on July 31, 1927, to James Elton Hayden and Daisy Elizabeth Harden. She grew up in Abell, attending school at Holy Angels Elementary and graduating from Margaret Brent High School in the class of 1946. While attending a dance at Old Gum hall, she met her future husband, James (Jimmie) Beavan. Jimmie was living with his grandparents in Leonardtown, where he was working on the farm and delivering milk and wood in the county; Marie had first seen him while he was delivering wood to her patent’s home. They corresponded during the war while Marie finished high school and was working at the IGA and St. Mary’s Hotel in Leonardtown, as well as the Veteran’s Administration in Washington, DC.
Marie and Jimmie married on July 6, 1946 at Holy Angels Church, Avenue, MD. They moved into a small house on the Beckman and Loretta Norris farm soon after, and five of their children were born there before they bought Hayden’s Fare Farm in Chaptico. In all, Marie and Jimmie raised 10 children.
During the years of raising her family, Marie was active at Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico, and in school and Community events, as well as in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, in which she served as Regent of Court Fr. Andrew White and later State Representative for Southern Maryland. She was awarded lifetime membership in Optimist International for her many hours of work in and dedication to the organization. She enjoyed travel, playing cards, taking pictures, cooking for her family, and entertaining family and friends. She raised a big garden and canned froze vegetables. She will be remembered as a woman who was warm and caring, enjoying time with her grandchildren, as she watched several of them before and after school. She also enjoyed visits from the great grandchildren and holidays with her family.
Marie is survived by nine of her ten children, Anne Marie (Ralph Dorland) of Fort Collins, CO; James Jr. (Shirley) of Laurel, MD and Temp, AZ; Michael (Patsy), George (Debora), Joe (Alicia) , and daughter-in-law, Margaret, of Chaptico, MD; Janet of Plano, TX; Susan (Raymond Guy) of Clements, MD; Robert (Tina) of Hagerstown, MD; and Bill ( Kim) of Thurmont, MD. Marie was blessed with twenty-five grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved greatly. She is also survived by her brother, Cecil Hayden, and sisters Polly Hall, Ann Clark, Laura Cusick, and Joan Warzynski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie, to whom she was truly devoted; her beloved son, David; grandson, B.J. Guy; her parents; an infant brother; and her sister, Louise.
Friends may call at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 37575 Chaptico Road in Chaptico, on Saturday at 11:30 AM. Followed by interment at Queen of Peace Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Colby, Justin and Brandon Beavan, Gabriel and Gage Beavan, and John Beavan.
Condolences can be sent to the family at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home or at www.mattingley-gardiner.com. Memorial contributions may be made to ACTS( (A Community That Shares) or the Mary Lou Gough Food Pantry, P.O. Box 97 Chaptico, MD 20621
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“Dear Anne & Ralph, sending you love & peace. “
“Our prayer and thoughts are with you at this time.”
“Marie was a woman that loved to cook. You would always find her in the kitchen during something. She had a big heart for everyone. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace with all your faithful family members. I will miss you but never forget you. I look forward to seeing you again someday.”
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Marie Beavan. May your beautiful memories comfort you during the days ahead. We had many great times on the beach in OC! May she rest in peace…”
“Our sincerest sympathy to all of the family and many friends. Marie was a very special lady and will be missed by so many. May God bless you and comfort all of you now during this difficult time and may all your many good memories help to console you too. We send you our love, thoughts and prayers.”
“my sincerest condolences to the family. I will remember your mother for her many kindnesses to us growing up across the road. Many blessings.”
“To the Beavan Family: My deepest sympathy to all. May Our Lord and Savior welcome Mrs. Beavan to her heavenly reward. My God Bless you during this difficult time. Be there for each other.”
“I am so sorry for your loss of Marie. She was a beautiful person. She will be watching over you all. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. “
“”My Sincerest Sympathy To The All Of The Family May She rest in Peace.”
“Jim, Shirley and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. You must have many happy memories.”
“Bobby and family our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. Debbie and Dave”
“Joey and family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom keep her memories close to your hearts..”
“Jim and Family, Jimmy and I are very sorry for your loss. We know how tough this time can be. Jim, if you need anything you know how to reach us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joey, Susan and entire Beavan Family, Very Sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mother. Cherish all your wonderful memories of days gone by. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. Take care of each other and may she rest in peace.”
“Our sincerest condolences to the entire Beavan family. Godspeed. “
“Susan and family so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We will keep you all in our prayers.”
“So many memories of Marie and her sisters when we used to visit Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Jimmy. We always ended up out on Collingwood Road with Marie and her sisters,and Pearl Hayden’s daughters. Just talking and walking. God bless Marie and her family. “
“Our sincere sympathy to the Beaven family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Our condolences to the entire Beavan family. Marie was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She is at peace now with Jimmy and David. God bless your family during this time of sorrow. “
“I so enjoyed our personal conversations. You were never afraid to say I Love You. Thank you for my three wonderful children, your grandchildren. We will always be connected. We Love You too, Marie. “
“Joey, George, Susan, Anne,and rest of kids and Joan and Polly and all grandkids and family I am sorry for your loss. I loved working with Marie and loved her, she was a wonderful lady and I will miss seeing her at the Ryan house walking up and down the halls. Now she is at peace and with hubby and David. Marie you are my sunshine rest in peace.”
“Susan and family – I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a lovely lady and I know you will cherish your memories of her forever in your heart.”
“We will always remember the warm and caring person she was. we offer the deepest sympathy and prayers for the whole family.”
“To the Beaven family my sincere condolences to all of you. I did not personally know the family but my late husband Jumbo spoke so highly of all of you when we would drive by the farm. You are in my prayers.”
“Beavan Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I know your Mom has been ill for some time and now she is at peace. Having worked with Jimmy and George at Soil conservation! I visited their home often and was always welcome and yes Marie was always cooking. My sincere sympathy “
“Our sympathy goes out to your family and you’ll be in our thoughts and prayers as we remember Marie, a Past First Lady of the Maryland/South Delaware District of Optimist International. “
“To all of the Beavan Family – I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mother! She and my Mother, Theresa Anderson, graduated together in the Margaret Brent Class of ’46. My Mom always talked of the fun times they had working on the reunions and how they were the oldest in the class because they each attended Catholic school and had to go more years than the public school had to. I feel like we are one big family being that several of my siblings were in the same class with several of you and were best friends. It was always fun times with you all either on the Farm or during “sleep overs” at our houses. I know your Mom is looking down from Heaven, at all of you, with a big smile on her face. Hold all the memories of your Mother close to your heart and she will live on forever. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time. “
“Our Sympathy goes to all of Marie’s Family. Our Prayers of Comfort for you all. “
“Marie and Jimmie Beavan served as Governor-Elect during the 1983-84 Optimist year, while we served as Governor. Both Marie and Jim were warm, caring, charismatic people with legions of friends. We were honored to be included in that special group. Vaya con Dios, Marie.”
“My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Beavan’s Family “
“We had wonderful times in the Optimist organization. Marie and Jimmy were wonderful people and she was a delight.”
“Susan and Family-I hope you can find peace and comfort in the days ahead. From knowing you ,I’m sure your mom will remain in the hearts of all that she knew, and you just need to look in your heart and know she is where she needs to be. She now can be there in ways she couldn’t while she was here on earth. Love never dies and the love you shared will never die. RIP Marie, love to you Susan.”
“My thoughts & prayers are with all the beavan family. Love you Joey & Alicia “
“Sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. Marie spent time with my older sisters Teresa and Pat Russell when they were young. Enjoyed times at Aunt Daisy and Uncle Elton’s home. I will not forget the time when Marie’s sister Louise and I where sneaking in the parlor on Marie and Jimmy as they were courtin. Sorry my husband, Fred and I will not be able to attend the services. God Bless.”
“To the Beavan Family. May your memories of your mother bring you peace and comfort in the coming days. May she rest in peace and God bless your family.”
“Beavan Family, so sorry for the lost of your mother. She was always helping someone, and those Ham Biscuits she made were the best! Love to all, Mike & Debbie.”
“we are so sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family mom are very special people “
“Susan, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. “
“my thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family”
“To the Beavan Family: Your faith and cherished memories will help you through this most difficult time of sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“My deepest sympathy and prayers for the Beavan family…your loss is immense. Miss Marie was an icon of goodness and will always be remembered. Love and hugs to you all.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Beavan family. Marie was a great neighbor and such a hard working woman. Be at peace.”
“My deepest sympathy to the family. Marie was such a gracious person, always caring for others. I will miss her smiles and our many conversations. She was a warm and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her. She now joins Jimmy, the love of her life. My prayers go out to all the family. God Bless.”