Henry Francis Boothe
October 4, 1918 ~ November 21, 2007
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
Public visitation will be held in the funeral home on Monday, November 26, 2007 from 5 - 8 PM with prayers being said at 6:00 PM.
Henry Francis Boothe, 89, of Drayden, MD died November 22, 2007 at his residence. Born October 4, 1918 in Drayden, MD he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hammett Boothe. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine Regina Boothe on June 6, 2003 and whom he married on December 26, 1940 in St. George Catholic Church. He is survived by his children: Billy Boothe and Cathy Koegel both of Valley Lee, MD, Henry R. Boothe, Stanley Boothe and Frank Boothe all of Drayden, MD; his sister: Sister Mary Rose of Sisters of St. Joseph, Hartford, CT; 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his son Tommy Boothe; his siblings: Mary Agnes Grover, Margaret Hodges, Rose Cecil, Henrietta Adams, David Boothe, Joseph Boothe, John Boothe and Gregory Boothe. Mr. Boothe was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident where he attended Little Flower School. He worked as a farmer for Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, MD for 16 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Farm Bureau. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 26, 2007 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 11:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: T.J. Boothe, Wayne Boothe, Kevin Boothe, Brian Boothe, Ricky Boothe and Kenny Boothe. Honorary Pallbearers will be Patrick Boothe and Johnny Adams. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Uncle Henry will be missed by all of us.”
“Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this time.”
“Keeping your families in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Cherish the memories close to your heart and he will be with you always. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Boothe family at this time. My Dad, Leroy Adams and he were best of buddies but rest assured they are in heaven having a great time and carrying in their usual tradition. May he and Regina and my Dad rest in peace.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Your father was one of the nicest people you could have ever met. His smile could light up a room. I have fond memories of your family and all the good times we had. He is watching over all of you and will always be with you. He will be missed by many.”
“Heather, We are so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. “
“To the Boothe family, My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. BR’s will never be the same without Henry and my Dad. But we all have so many great memories of the church group and our “special table”. You will be missed! Gloria “
“I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Always remember the good times. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“”The Boothe Family” Our prayers are with each of you at this time of sorrow.”
“Heather, Ricky, Kenny and the rest of the Boothe Family I am Sorry to hear about the death of your Grandfather. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and Prayers. “
“So sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Henry was my great uncle -brother to my Grandma Rose Cecil. I’m sure I met him when I was young. I know he was one of my dad Norbert’s favorite uncles. I just learned we share the same birthday so I will always think of him on that day. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a wonderful person with a kind heart. “
“I worked with Henry for 3 summers on the Lundeburg farm back when I was in high school. I learned a lot from him. He was one nice man. My deepest condolences to the family. “
“Mr.Boothe will always be remember for his smile and happiness. Prayers go out to the Boothe family.”