Helen J. "GG" Ince
May 15, 1919 ~ November 26, 2010
Services:
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 7: 00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Helen J. “GG” Ince, 91, of Hollywood, MD died November 26, 2010 at her residence. Born May 15, 1919 in Racine, WI, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Helen M. (Ingalls) Gorton. She was also the loving wife of the late Richard J. Ince Sr. whom preceded her in death in 2004. Mrs. Ince is survived by her brother John Gorton of California and grandchildren David G. Ince and wife Leah who was Helen’s care giver for the past three years of Hollywood, MD, and John S. Ince of Lexington Park, MD., eight great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, three step grandchildren and a daughter in law. She was preceded in death by her only son Richard J. Ince, Jr. who passed away on August 1, 2007 and grandson Richard J. Ince, III who passed away on March 1, 1996. Mrs. Ince was the owner and operator of Cedar Cove Marina in Valley Lee, MD retiring in 2005. She was a strong supporter and member of the local Elks Lodge for the last forty years and she enjoyed and Jazzercise. Mrs. Ince fought to the end and died at home surrounded by her loving family. She was loved and will be missed by many and never forgotten. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 6:00PM-7:00PM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a memorial service will be held at 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her honor to Elks Lodge # 2092, P.O. Box 277, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“Condolences to the family from the staff at Loffler Senior Activity Center, where Helen will be fondly remembered. Several years ago, Helen had been a regular at our Lunch Connections. She was such a lady, and had a gorgeous smile, often accompanied by a twinkle in her eye! May loving memories bring you comfort at this time.”
“David, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother’s passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. God Bless.”
“David and family, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“To the Ince Family, Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of you at this difficult time. Joanne, as we knew her, was a friend of many years. We hold dear many memories of Elks Lodge functions. We also made a number of trips to Baltimore with Dick and Joanne while he was still alive. She will be remembered by many.”
“We are saddened to hear of this news but do want to convey how much of a pleasure it was to know Helen for MANY years & enjoy her zest for Life. Jazzercise wouldn’t have been the same without her. Our Prayers to the Family.”