Alice Margaret Quade
January 15, 1915 ~ November 3, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers being recited at 3:00 PM.
Alice M. Morgan Quade died peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on November 3, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. She was a life-long business owner and community member in the 7th District. She was born in Bushwood on January 15, 1915, the second of four children born to the late Eugene and Cora Morgan, living her entire life in Bushwood. She attended Bluff Point and River Springs Schools. Together with her husband George, they purchased what became Quade’s Store at Bushwood in 1935, which is still in operation today. Alice (first with her husband; then son and daughter-in-law, George and Diane; and finally her grandson George III) watched the business of Quade’s change from general merchandise brought in by steamboat, to a boat rental/general merchandise/snack bar establishment, and most recently, a restaurant/bar. In recognition of her long service to the community, Alice received many awards, including Merchant of the Century, St. Mary’s County’s Woman of the Year, and many proclamations and commendations from state and local government officials. Her life’s loves were her family, her extended Quade’s Store family and friends, and watching the sun set each day on the beautiful Wicomico River. Known as “Grandma” to many, she touched everyone who had the privilege of descending upon Bushwood Wharf over the last 75 years. Alice is survived by her son George, Jr. and wife Diane; her daughter Eleanor Clarkson and husband Joe; grandchildren Susanne Bergling and husband Vince; Sara Vance and husband Mike; Sally Quade and Tim Cullins; George L. Quade, III and wife Jenn; Christa Jacobson and husband John; and Joseph E. Clarkson, Jr. and wife Stacey; great-grandchildren Matthew and Brian Tate; Wyatt and Henry Bowling; Madeline and Caleigh Bergling; Josie Jacobson; and Natalie, Kate and George L. Quade, IV; and many extended family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Quade, Sr.; sister Grace Moore and husband Tom; brother Eugene “Buck” Morgan and wife Lillian; brother Richard; and great-granddaughter Sophia. Visitation will be Sunday, November 7, 2010, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., with prayers at 3:00 p.m., in the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Maryland. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m., in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, Maryland with Fr. Francis Early officiating; interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be George L. Quade, III, Joseph E. Clarkson, Jr., Dr. Garner D. Morgan, Eugene Morgan, Benton Burch, and Billy Farrell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609, The Seventh District Optimist Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood, MD 20608 and/or Mother Catherine Spalding Catholic School, 38833 Chaptico Road, Helen, MD, 20635.
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“To the Quade family: I am so sorry for your loss. “Grandma” was such a beautiful lady in all that she did. “Grandma” is now an angel of the Lord. She will be your guardian angel, looking down and guiding each of you in your journey. Eleanor, you and your family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other now. It’s what she would have wanted.”
“To the Quade family – May these words comfort you on the loss of a dear lady. We will always remember her sweet smile and beautiful nature. May God keep you in his embrace at this difficult time. “
“Ms. Quade was one of a kind. A legend and a wealth of information. It will not be the the same to go in THE STORE and not see her sitting in the corner. I will keep you all in my prayers. “
“Words cannot express our feelings on Mrs. Quade’s passing. She touched each of us in such a special way. We will miss seeing her warm smile and caring nature. Heaven has been sent an angel. “
“To the Quade Family, One year & Twenty-Six days ago I walked into Grandma’s Store & fell in love with her as you all are. She was a Great Lady and in that short period of time that I have known her I learned what a wonderful woman she was and how she cared for everyone around her. The last thing Grandma said to me on Sat night was Thank you Rosemary. I Thank You All for letting me have this time with her. I will miss my Great Aunt Alice (Grandma)very much! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“You have touched the hearts of a multitude of people through the years. Your hospitality and your gifted smile. Remembering your gracious welcome will not be soon forgotten. The community will miss such a charming well thought of lady.”
“”Too the Quade family, We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Quade.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mrs. Quade’s family and her many friends. She was a BEAUTIFUL lady and has touched so many hearts. May her many acts of kindness be remembered by all and we are so proud to be related to such a wonderful person. “
“My deepest Sympathy,to the family.”
“George, Diane and family, We will really miss your Mom. She was such a wonderful woman and you were all so Blessed to have her all these years. She was such a good friend to Poppa Joe and Mom and we all respected her so much. We will miss showing her our catches of fish whenever we came back in at Bushwood and most of all her crabcakes, which will never be beat anywhere. May she rest in the presence of the Lord forever and we will keep you all in our prayers. God bless, Billy, Susan and family”
“We are so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Quade’s passing. She was a dear, dear lady and a friend to everyone who entered her Quade family. Heaven has received one of the finest people we have every known. You were so blessed to have her as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She will be so very missed but never forgotten.”
“To the Quade Family, We were so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Quade. We will miss seeing her during our weekly visits to Quades Store. Cherish all the wonderful memories of her. We know you will miss her dearly. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Miss Alice was truly a kind and loving person. I have known her since we moved here in 1947 and she and Mr. George were extremely kind and generous to us. I will always remember her.”
“TO OUR DEAR FRIEND AND SECOND MOTHER, WE WILL MISS YOUR WONDERFUL SMILE AND LOVING FRIENDSHIP.”
“You’ll never be forgotten, remaining in our hearts and prayers forever.”
“To the Quade family, For the first time in my life I am speechless, We have all lost a tremendous lady and a wonderful person. I know she will be missed by all that knew her. I hope time will heal all the pain that is now being felt. For I know she is in a better place now,seated at the table of the Lord with all her friends and smiling down on those of us still here. May we all be half the wonderful person she was. Jeff “
“To ALL of the Quade Family: My heartfelt sympathy goes to the entire family of “Grandma”. The 7th District community has lost a very special LADY. “I know I have…” May you find comfort in knowing that “Grandma” is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and good times. It will HELP get pass all of the days ahead. May God Bless you All.”
“I spent many a summer day in a rented boat from Quade’s Store out in the Wicomico River. One of the bright spots of my visits was to spend time talking to Mrs. Quade. Her crab cakes were the best I ever ate and I loved her stories. She was a wonderful lady and her presence in the Seventh will be truly missed.”
“George,Diane and Family, Alice was a beautiful warm loving lady. She will be truly missed by all that knew her. She touched so many lives. God bless you all. “
“We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Quade. It is hard to understand why wonderful people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that all of you were a special part of a well-lived life. Our prayers are with you.”
“What a wonderful lady! We are so lucky to have known Mrs. Quade. We will miss her so much. Her smiling face always made our visits to Quade’s so enjoyable. Thinking of all of you right now.”
“To George and all of Mrs. Quade’s family, our heartfelt love and sympathy. I met Mrs. Quade just one time down at the store but she made such an impression on me that I have thought of her often through the years since. May she rest in peace now after a job well done here on this earth. With sincere thoughts and prayers……… SMA Class of 1954”
“To the Quade Family – My sincerest condolences to all for the loss of Miss Alice. No one ever wants this day to come when we lose someone who is so extraordinary and loved so deeply. Miss Alice is one of those people who will never be forgotten…for that beautiful smile (with the pink lipstick!) and warm, gentle spirit. She always made you feel special and welcomed in her world. She truly graced this planet…and now she will grace Heaven. I feel honored to have known her and will miss her very much. I hope you feel God and His legions of angels embracing you in love and comfort.”
“George & Diane, I am thinking of you in this time of sorrow.”
“Too the Entire Quade family, We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Quade. She was a special lady to the Bushwood and 7th District community. Take comfort in knowing that she lived a full life, and that we all were blessed to have known her our whole lives. Quades Store will not seem the same without seeing her sitting in her chair in the corner. May God Bless Ms. Alice and the whole family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“To the Quade Family-The things that hurt us the most are the very things that bring out the best in us. I beleave its the life with its struggles and endurances of Alice Quade that she discovered…Faith, which we sometimes loose, strength…that we forget we have, and courage…to let go of hurt and pain and move on. A person like Alice Quade over came all her challenges, which lets us see the person she really was. Her life here on earth is done but she touched so many lives that she will be remembered and will help us to see who we really are, where we want to go, and what our lives can be…We can learn from her faith, strength and courage. Each and everyone of you carry her spirit and love with you and through you she will not be forgotten. Love to you all. Snooky”
“I so much enjoyed our visits this summer with her, she was a lovely lady and could really tell you stories about growing up in ST. MARY’S COUNTY. I am so grateful that I was able to spend time with her, she told me a few tales about my Dad, Booker Mattingly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, God bless you all. “
“To the Entire Family: We have had the priviledge of being friends of the Quade family all of our lives. You are all very special people and I know you will miss Mrs. Quade tremendously. It is never easy to lose someone but Mrs. Quade was not just “Someone”. She was indeed an icon of the 7th district community and a gracious, beautiful, kind and caring lady. The world would be a better place if it had more like her. Please accept these words of comfort in friendship and understanding and know that you will continue to be in our hearts and our prayers during this most difficult time. May God bless each of you.”
“To the Quade Family, We was so saddened to hear of Grandma Quades passing. She was a true treasure to her family and the community. I will always be greatful to her for her love and guidanace she so naturally passed on the my son when he worked for her as a young boy. Keeping your family in our prayers. “
“Today is our chance to say thank you to the Quade and Clarkson families for sharing “Grandma” with the world. She brightened so many lives and was the very essence of compassion. Her death leaves an ache in all our hearts that only time can heal, but her love leaves lasting memories. May we treasure those memories during this difficult time. With love, hugs and always prayer.”
“To the Quade Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Miss Alice..I know that the Angels in Heaven are trying their best to make the perfect crab-cakes;Your loving smile will guide them. My family loved coming down for your wonderful seafood lunches.. Love and hugs to all the family at this time,and always.”
“My we keep her alive by remembering the things we loved about her most and how happy she made everyone. May we honor her by trying to emulate all of her wonderful qualities. My prayers go out to her family and friends. Sincerely, John de Montfort”
“To the Quade Family – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you in your time of sorrow.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Quade family. Mrs. Quade was a monument in the 7th District and she will be missed by all. She always had a friendly smile and never met a stranger. I will miss her at Sacred Heart Church. She will be remembered by all and will go down in history as one of the finest ladies on earth. Rest in peace Mrs. Quade. “
“We were so sorry to hear of Ms. Quade’s passing. She was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We still talk about the first time we met her at the store. She was sitting at the table by the front window. The window was open and she was running bees away from her hummingbird feeder by snipping them in half with a pair of scissors as they landed. We couldn’t believe anyone had quick enough reflexes to snip a flying bee with scissors but she was having quite a bit of success. When we got ready to leave she made sure we signed her “guest book”. We will certainly miss seeing and talking to her when we come in. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. John & Sharon Abell”
“Aunt Alice was such a special lady. She always made you feel so special and loved whenever we would visit. We will miss her so. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. Love to you all.”
“A huge loss of a woman that was such a treasure to us all….especially us in Bushwood….my memories of Mrs. Quade and her warmth and smile will for ever be etched in in my mind just as it is in all that came in contact with her….all the walks down the beach for the last penny candy to this adult child are mine to hold and cherish…god bless her and her wonderful family….my heart is forever touched and holding her close..Monty “
“Mrs. Quade was an amazing woman who will remain alive in all our hearts. She was truly an inspiration to us all. We will remember her incredible hospitality and her sweet tooth. With all our love! Joan and Michael”
“To the entire Quade family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of “Grandma Quade”. Whenever I brought my & Trisha Kelley’s Aunt Rita to visit, we went to Quade’s store & sat & talked with her. What wonderful stories she told! God will take care of her now and we must all remember the good times we shared with her. Our deepest sympathy to you all.”
“I didn’t get to go to the store as much as some , but it was always a delight to see that great smile of welcome when you did. She was one of a kind. God bless her and the whole family.”
“B.K. Miller’s in Clinton, MD expresses its sympathy to the Quade Family. I called on Mrs. Quade 30 years ago and can still remember her kind voice.”
“Diane, George and Family. Our hearts go out to you on the loss of your Mother. Miss Alice was “one of a kind”! Thank Jesus that you had her for 95 years. Let all those wonderful memories of her get you through the time of sorrow. She was truly a 7D ICON and will be sorely missed.”
“SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MRS QUADE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY AND LIVED A GREAT LIFE, SHE WILL BE MISSED”
“We were so sorry to learn of Grandma’s death. We cherish the two years we have known her and the extended Quade family. She made us welcome both to the county and to the “Store.” Mrs. Quade’s stories of her childhood and a lifetime on Bushwood Wharf were truly precious. So were her crab cake and dessert recipes, especially the Bread Pudding! We will miss talking with her during our weekly visits to the Store. She led a full life and is surely with God, probably cooking! Sincerely, John & Pat Casciano “
“My deepest sympathy to the entire Quade family and others grieving the loss of this amazing and beautiful woman. Though I never had the good fortune to meet Mrs. Quade personally, I came to know well of her through the high praises and comments of her granddaughter, Christa, who consciously emulates her grandmother’s examples and good, quality living in her daily life. During trying times or matters of the heart Christa would frequently remark, “Growing up, my grandmother would always say ….” Reading Mrs. Quade’s obituary it is clear to see how she would be an exceptional influence and her wisdom would be guideposts for those touched by her. Without a doubt, she will remain a guiding light and her spirit carried forth, ever after, by those beloved by her. Thank you for so finely doing your part to help make this world a better place “Grandma” Quade…”
” My Deepest Sympathy to the Quade Family. Ms.Quade was a Very Sweet Lady and is going too be missed. May she rest in peace, Heaven just won the Lottery..”
“To the entire Quade family-grandma was an angel & inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed by us all. It was nice to have shared her in our lives & to have been part of the family.With love the Mayor’s”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“To the Quade family, we are so sorry for your loss, we just found out today or we would have been there in person. She was such a wonderful woman and will be missed. Our sympathies to the entire family. Teresa and Sammy”
“To the Quade Family – We are so deeply saddened about your loss. Mrs. Quade was a beautiful person and she will be truly missed. “Our loss is Heaven’s gain”. May your memories give you strength through this difficult time. “
“To the Quade Family, I was so sorry to hear of “Grandma” Quade’s passing. Her sweet smile and warm heart made everyone who came into Bushwood smile a little wider in the morning.”
“”To the Quade Family-We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Quade, she was truly a one of a kind LADY. The history she shared with us during breakfast was always full of such great information. I know she will be missed. . All of you are in our prayers. “”
“George and Eleanor, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom last week. She was a great lady who had a wonderful family. I have many fond rememberances of being in Bushwood and having dinner in your Mom and Dad’s home at the family table. And, putting a nickel or two in the slot machine in the store. And, finally the sea nettles. Our sincere condolances to you and family, you are in our prayers.”
“What a great loss to us on earth and a great gift to Heaven. I shall treasure even more the pictures of Alice along with the warm memories. I, among many, will miss her beauty and love, evidenced each day at her store. Alice produced a wonderful family and they, along with her, will always be in my prayers. To her family I say, “You have my love and respect”. To Alice I say, as usual, “See you later.””
“The “Hierarchy” too many folks in the 7th. She was truly an example for all of us to follow. She will be missed.”
“Though I have been fairly new to Bushwood Wharf I was touched and inspired by my visits there. Mrs. Quade in the corner and her beloved family in and out and surrounding her. A beautiful sight and an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace, you will be missed. “
“To the Quade Family:My husband and I are very sorry for your loss of “Grandma”. We got to know her though Jim and Patricia Kelley. We enjoyed the many stories Patricia related to us about her and your family. She will be missed by all of you but God’s taking care of her now. “
“Mrs. Quade was “One OF A Kind Lady”. While having breakfast at the store, she always had plenty of story’s to tell about the early times in Bushwood. She was full of history. She will be missed by all who knew her.”
“As my Daddy often said, “Here today gone tomorrow, cast your bread uopn the water, cause tomorrow may never come.” rang loudly in my heart as I learned of Grandma’s passing. I did not see her on my Friday (10-29) night at Quades Store however I did have a chance visit with her Monday 11-01 which would have been my Dad’s 95th Birthday. Our visit was short but as usual so enjoyable. With a big smile on her face she told me how happy she was that she had spent the afternoon with her Great-Grandchildren. She wished me luck on my upcoming trip and we said our goodbyes. Whether you knew Grandma all of your life or just one moment in time you knew she was a special lady. Jim and I will miss many things about Grandma but especially her welcoming “Hello” when we entered the Store. We have many blessings in our lives but not to many as special as Grandma Quade. To the entire Quade Family and all who have been a part of Grandma’s life Jim and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy. May your memories ease the pain that is in your hearts at this sad time. “