Cecelia "Regina" Gatton
December 31, 1928 ~ October 25, 2009
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Cecelia Regina Gatton, 80, of Leonardtown, MD died October 25, 2009 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born on December 31, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence Owens Pilkerton. She was the loving wife of William Everett Gatton whom she married on June 23, 1951at Immaculate Conception Church in Mechanicsville, MD. She is also survived by her daughters; Melinda Russell ,Deborah Berned and her husband Jim, Cheryl Tippett and her husband Tommy, as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Joan Bohannon, her siblings; Southern Pilkerton, Catherine Tippett, Elmer Pilkerton, Roy Pilkerton, Mae Murphy and Paul Pilkerton and her son-in-law Kevin Russell. Regina was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County who graduated from Margaret Brent High School. She was a waitress for the Gally Restaurant and the Hill’s Club Restaurant for 55 years, retiring in 1994. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her children. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 5:00PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be said at 7:00PM by Deacon Bill Nickerson. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be John Damon, Jason Gatton, Jimmy Berned, III, Jennifer Raymus-Tayman, Jannette Johnson and Julie Russell. Honorary pallbearers will be Colette Berned Damon, Jim Berned, Tommy Tippett and the late Kevin Russell.
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“Everett and families: We are so sorry for your loss. Jean was a very sweet lady. She is now your guardian angel, and will now watch over and guide you and your family. She is at peace now. Take care of each other. Love, Mary Agnes”
“Everett and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I had so many nice talks with Regina at the Hill’s Club and she was one of the nicest ladies I ever met. I know she will be missed by all and I’ll always remember her kindness. May God bless your family.”
“Colette and family, I am so sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing. May she rest in peace.”
“Debbie,Jimmy and Family we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Your mom was a great woman and mother and will be missed by all. We will be thinking of you in our prayers.”
“Colette, Jimmy & Family – so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. May the memories of the good times and the love of your family comfort you during your sorrow. Lots of love from your family at Amelex. “
“Uncle Everett, Debi, Cheryl, Mimi & Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories of Aunt Regina close to heart. Love, Melissa, Brandon & Hailey”
“”Aunt Jean you will be truly missed by all. You are now in the hands of God. Until we meet again. Love your niece “
“Debbie, Jim and Family….So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a GREAT lady who loved her family deeply. Jean never met a stranger and was always smiling. I will always remember the good times we had when we went to lunch at the Galley. She took very good care of us. I am told that we all have an Angel watching over us…well Debbie…you now have a very Special Angel watching over you. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.”
“Cheryl and family My prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you all. “
“Dear Debbie, Jim and Family, My prayers, and, those of your parish family of St. Francis Xarier and the children of the CCD which Jim so well leads them to Faith, are with you and your family at this time. You took such beautiful care of your dear Mother. From her place in heaven, she will now take care of you. Sincerely and with Love, Father John and the parish”
“”Jason, we’re so sorry for your loss. Uur thoughts and prayers are with you. Friends of BAE Ron,Ray Ray,ED, Kathleen,Ricky,Ryan”
“Grandma, I miss you and wish you were still here with us. However, I know you are no longer suffering and you are now with God. I know Aunt Joanie is up there with you and will take good care of you. I love you with all my heart and can’t wait to see you again one day. I love you. Jason”
“Aunt Regina you have gone on to heavenly home with no more pain & suffering. This is always a sad time each for us. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. May God Bless her children , her husband , and grand children she has left here on earth , in bearing the loss of their close loved one .”
“To the entire Gatton Family, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Cheryl and Tommy, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family at this time of loss. May fond memories help ease your sorrows.”
“Uncle Everett and Family: I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Jean’s passing and feel really blessed that I got to visit with her recently. May God bless and watch over all of you during this difficult time.”
“Cheryl, Jason, Ashley and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Truly believe that she is now your angel watching over you!”
“So sorry to hear of Mrs. Gatton’s passing. I remember her as always smiling and such a pleasant person. She is in a better place than we are and just remember that one day we will be with them again…Hold her memories close.”
“Debi, Colette, Jimmy – So sorry to hear about Mrs. Gatton. She is now at peace and watching over you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Julie, my prayers and thoughts are with you and the others with your loss. I hope you find your memories and love comforting in the days ahead as you start to miss her. Much love to you. AFA Snooky”
“Debbie, Jim and Family….So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Moms hold a special place in our lives and hearts, they truly remain with us influencing us everyday. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a kind and friendly person. I will miss seeing her rocking on her front porch when I walk by. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Mimi, Julie, Colette and John, We are sorry to hear about Mrs. Gatton. We are keeping you all and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Colette and family, I am so sorry to hear about your grandma’s passing. Please know that you all are in my thoughts in prayers. If you need anything please let me know.”
“Mimi,Debbie,Cheryl, my prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Gatton was such a sweet lady. I will miss seeing her sitting on her front porch.”
“Dear Everett: I offer my sincere condolence to you on the loss of your wife. I did not know your wife but we worked together many years ago at Patuxent Motors.”
“Everett,Deborah,Cheryl,Malinda, Jennifer,Jannette and family. I am so sorry for you loss as I know you were a very close family. She will be missed but here again she is at peace. I would like to leave you with these words that I know Regina would say to you all. Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free. I’m following the path GOD laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day. To laugh to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I’ve found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A frienship shared a laugh a kiss. Ah yes these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full I’ve savored much. Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch. Pehaps my time seems to brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me. GOD wanted me now. He set me free.”
“Colette, Jimmy and Family – I am saddened to hear of your Grandmother’s passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Debi, Colette, and family – I am so sorry to hear about your mom/grandmother’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Debi, Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. My condolences to you and your family. (Jimmy, take care of Debi now…)”
“Jason & Ashley, Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Remember that the memories and your grandmother’s love will get you through this difficult time! Jeff and Joyce”
“I’m sorry for the family’s loss.”