Elizabeth "Ann" Quade

Elizabeth Ann Hall Quade was born March 26, 1932 to John Francis and Susan Helen “Nanny” (Burroughs) Hall. She grew up in Hurry, and she attended Sacred Heart School and St. Mary’s Academy. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church.

Ann married Matthew Quade on March 26, 1951, and they were together for almost 73 years. She is survived by three sons, Matt, Greg, and Andy, and her daughter-in-law Lisa. Her daughter Grace Ann (and her husband Dickie Duke), her son Danny (Lisa), her daughter-in-law Rosemary (Matt) and two grandchildren preceded her in death. She has nine other grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Ann is also survived by her sister Pat Gray (Tommy, deceased), her brother McGuire “Satch” Hall (Carol Ann), and her sister-in-law, Millie Hall. Her other siblings were Elmer “Buck” (Libby), Veronica (Sallie), Johnson (Mary Ann), Sue Long (Albert), Joe (Margaret), James “Tink” (Thelma) and Bernie (Millie).

Ann worked at the Bushwood Post Office starting part time in 1958, then as Postmaster beginning in 1969. She retired in 1992. She also helped her husband Mac run the family farm throughout their marriage.

Ann was active at Sacred Heart her entire life. She taught CCD, worked at the church dinners and supported many other church activities. She also played and coached the Hall’s Shoes and Clothing volleyball team from 1978 to 1996.

She enjoyed annual family vacations to Marshall Hall and to Ocean City. She liked attending her children’s and her grandchildren’s ball games. She also enjoyed family get togethers, particularly the annual Hall family picnic., She liked playing cards and attending BYOB dances. Her faith was a core part of her life. She found joy and comfort in the Tuesday prayer group.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. With prayers recited at 7:00 PM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD. with Rev. Timothy Bear officiating. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church (P.O. Box 37, Bushwood, MD 20618) or to ACTS (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.