Francis Aloysius "Frank" Quade
December 17, 1941 ~ July 3, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, MD with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 8, 2012 from 2:00 PM until 5:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited at 3:00 PM.
Peacefully on Tuesday night, July 3, 2012 Francis Aloysius (Frank) Quade, 70 of Bushwood, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and best friend, went home to be with the Lord and all of his family and friends who have preceded him.
Born December 17, 1941 in Hurry, MD he was the son of James Carroll, Sr. and Grace Irene Lacey Quade.
He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He also worked for Suburban Plumbing and Heating for 11 years as a pipefitter/welder and Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant as a pipefitter/planner where he retired after 20 years in 2002.
He is survived by his wife Virginia Elizabeth (Ginny) Quade (married 36 years); three children and their spouses Robie Wathen, Ricky Wathen and his wife Susan, Amy Dean and her husband Ryan; Seven grandchildren; Justin Wathen, Joshua Wathen, Megan Wathen, Rebecca Wathen, Tyler Wathen, Dylan Dean and Carsyn Dean; three great grandchildren; Brooklyn Wathen, Bradley Wathen, and Peyton Wathen (expected October 2012) and siblings; James Carroll Quade, Jr., Matthew William Quade, Agnes Cecelia Quade Pilkerton, Thelma Louise Quade Hall, and Stephen Bernard Quade.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings; David Roy Quade, James Maguire Quade, Joseph Leonard Quade, Mary Catherine Quade Wathen, Dorothy Irene Quade, brothers-in-laws; Dennis (Buttons) Guy and Martin (Marty) Long and father-in-law Emanuel (Sugar) Guy.
He was a God-believing man, a role model to all, a true problem solver, a jack of all trades and was deeply respected by all who knew him.
He loved many things; spending time with his family and friends, dancing, camping, playing cards, NASCAR (#3 Dale Earnhardt), hunting, crabbing and oystering. His hard crabs and oyster scalds were famous. He especially loved fishing with his children and teaching them how to fish but most of all he loved his family. He will be remembered as one of the best fathers ever.
A legacy and celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2012 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM with prayers recited at 3:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 10:00AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD with Father Brian Sanderfoot and Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Jimbo Burroughs, Squeeky Hanson, Jimmy Quade, David Quade, George Lawrence, Buster Dean, Justin Wathen, and Joshua Wathen. Honorary pallbearers will be: Ryan Dean, Brian Beall, Vance Deniston, Jeffrey Quade, Jason Long, Joey Quade, and Wayne Guy. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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“Aunt Ginny and Amy- So very sorry to hear of Uncle Frankie’s passing. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I wish I could make it down to see you but please know I am thinking about you both and sending you a big hug! “
“Ginny & family – so sorry to hear about Frank. He was a good man and I know your hearts are broken. We will be thinking of you during this very difficult time. Our sausage will never taste the same without Frank’s recipe. We will miss him.”
“Ginny, Ricky and Amy, you know how much Frank meant to us. We love him and all of you. Ginny, you are a good loving wife to this man and you took the very best care of him..Ricky, you are the best son a man could ever have. You stood by him through all of his sickness. We are so very proud of you. Your father was as proud of you as any man could be… Amy, you are a loving daughter and you took special care of him and he loved your until he took his last breath. May god hold all of you in his arms and let you have peace knowing he is safely in heaven with god and all of his buddies that went before him…We love you more than words can say. Love Janet & Vance “
“TO THE FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.”
“Sorry to hear of Franks Passing..”
“Ginny, Amy, Ricky and Family we are so very sorry for the loss of Frank. We know you all adored him. Please try to have some peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering. Amy, please know that we are here for you for whatever you may need, please don’t hesitate to ask. Love you guys! “
“Amy,I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. The loving memories you have made over the years with your father will help you through this difficult time. You and your family will be in my heart and in my prayers. Your friends, Stacey & Billy of WRA Storage Rentals”
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will all miss Uncle Frank so much as he was a true icon of our family. All of his stories will be treasured forever! “
“Ginny/Amy and Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Frank will truely be missed by all. He was a great friend and a very kind and giving man. May god bless you all. Love You Michelle”
“Ginny and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.”
“Ginny,Ricky,Robbie,Amy and family I am so sorry to hear about your husband/father. He was a wonderful person, my prayers and thoughts are with you all.”
“Grandma, Grandy was one of the strongest men that I know!!! He has touched so many people and we are all so lucky to have known him 🙂 My babies absolutely adored him and are so blessed to have such an amazing Great Grandfather!! I am thinking about the whole family through this tough time. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do. I love all of you so very much!! “
“Ginny/Amy and Family. You are in are thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Hopefully all of our happy memories of Frankie will bring us peace and comfort in the coming days. God bless all.”
“Ginny Robie Ricky Amy and family I’m sad to hear of the loss of Frank he was a good husband father uncle and friend he was a father figure to me my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time “
“Ginny and family, My family sends your family our deepest sympathy. We will miss seeing him taking care of the yard and the buzz of the lawnmower. Please let me know if you need anything. Our prayers are with all of you. “
“Ginny , Another neighbor has left us. Going to miss seeing Frankie mowing his grass or getting the mail. Give me a call if I can help you in any way. God be with your whole family.”
“Dear Ginny, Amy, Ricky and Robbie, we are sorry to hear of my Uncle Frankie’s passing. God Bless!”
“Amy, Ryan & Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Hold on to your memories and to one another during this difficult time. You and your entire family are close in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Amy, God be with you sweetie. All my prayers and thoughts are with you and ATR facilitiesis wishes you to know we are praying for God & Mother Mary to shine their peace upon the whole family. Dave & JB”
“To Frank’s family: We are very sorry about your loss. Many years ago Son worked with Frank. He said Frank was a hard worker and he enjoyed working with him. They worked hard but had many laughs. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Elaine and Son Wood”
“Amy, I’m sad to hear the news of your Dad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Amy and family, So sorry to hear about your dad passing away. I remembered when you all became my neighbors and recalling how we became good neighbors. I was young then and your dad seemed to be an intimidating figure but we soon found out he was a good man. God bless you all. May he rest in peace.”
“Amy & family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know you now have a forever angel that will watch over you. Many hugs sent to you.”
“Ginny and Family, No words can cover the feeling of loss you all will feel for Franks passing. Be comforted because he is not suffering, but know his many many friends are mourning his loss along with you. Our prayers for comfort to you all. “
“Amy, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of your father, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
“Amy, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if you need anything. “
“”OUR thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Sorry to hear of Franks Passing”
“Ginny, Amy, Ricky and Robbie, We were sad to hear the news of Frank’s passing. He fought a long hard battle with the help of each of you by his side. Take comfort in knowing his suffering is over. I am sure he was greeted by Pop Pop and Buttons and now they are watching over all of you until you meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Amy,So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.”
“Ginny&family members,may your memories of this wonderful husband,father,and friend stay with you, and comfort you during this difficult time.we will forever remember his kindness and just a pleasure to be with during family outings.may he forever rest in peace.the next time i cast a rod i’ll be thinking about you big guy.”
“Amy,So sorry to hear the loss of your dad I know this is very tough to go through I had a close call with my father so many years ago and it’s not easy but god was with us but know he isn’t gone he’s alway’s around watching over you. My thought’s and prayer’s are with you all.”
“Aunt Jinny,Ricky,Robie an Amy I will miss Uncle Frank he was a good person who left us to early. He’s up there with my dad now looking down on us and catching up with memories that they had together. He will be miss so much may he rest in peace. I love you all! pls. Let me know if you need anything. “
“Ginny/Amy, and family.. My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you. I still remember Frank sitting by the campfire while we were camping, the way he glided amy around on that dance floor on her wedding day. Frank sure did know how to dance. He’s a wonderful man and will truely be missed. Love you all very much~ Kelsey “
“My heart melts for you and your family Amy for your tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Grandma, Ricky, Robie and Amy…I’m speechless and don’t know where to begin. I feel like I am loosing my own father as Frank has been a part of my life since I was 15. He molded his children and grandchildren to be the wonderful adults they have turned into. I know with my children he played a big role in teaching them respect for other peoples things. I am honored to have had him in my life for most if it. I have so many thousands of memories of him that I will always cherish. I’m so happy to have been able to spend some quality time with all of you during Grandy’s last days. I will forever be greatful for that. I love all of you so very much and I could not of ever ask for anyone else to call my childrens grandparents!! The next few days will be tough but with all the love we have we will get thru it. “
“Ginny,Amy,Ricky,Robbie so sorry to hear of Frankies passing, Frankie was a wonderful husband,and father. Frankie will be greatly missed by all.God bless all of you.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Quade family. He will be missed by many. He loved life, keep those memories close to your heart. May he rest in peace.”
“Amy, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Sorry for your loss of your love one,Frankie was a real nice man.He will be missed.May God bless you all,we will kept you in our prayers.”
“Ginny,Robbie,Ricky,Amy and family, my condolences to all of you. Really had some great times together in the past. Never will forget them,may he rest in peace. Ginny,it’s really going to be hard on you, thank God you have your famly, especially Debbie and Robin to get you through this,I’m here anytime you need me. He will be missed by so many. Love You.”
“Ginny, Amy & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Frank. He was such a fun loving and caring man with all his friends and family. We have many good time memories with him and family at those NASCAR races. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. “
“Amy and family, we are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Keep the memories close to your heart and he will live on forever. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.”
“Amy, I just learned of your father’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I miss you!!”