Im so sorry for the loss of your loved one .I will keep everyone in the family in my prayers my God bless you during your time of need
James Aloysius Wathen
James Aloysius Wathen
James Aloysius Wathen
December 9, 1962 ~ November 5, 2022
James Aloysius Wathen, 59, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on November 5, 2022 at his home. Born on December 9, 1962, he was the son of Mary Alwilda Wathen of Leonardtown, MD and the late John Prowden Wathen. James was the loving husband of Kimberly Ann Wathen, whom he married on October 12, 2001 in Leonardtown, MD. In addition to his wife, James is survived by his daughter, Hannah Wathen, of Leonardtown, MD, and his siblings Leonard Wathen, John P. Wathen, Jr., Katherine Wathen, and George Wathen, all of Leonardtown, MD.
James was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1981. He was a Waste Water Operator for MetCom for ten years. James was a 4-H Volunteer, and enjoyed deer hunting, duck, goose, and rabbit hunting, fishing, and camping.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM with Father Ryan Pineda officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Leonard Wathen, George Wathen, Woodrow Norris, John P. Wathen, Jr., Ken Cusic, and Jeffrey Kreps.
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.
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June 22, 1994 ~ May 2, 2015
James Aloysius Wathen “Mexican”, 20, of Brandywine, MD formerly from Lexington Park, MD, passed away on May 2, 2015 in Cumberland, MD. Born on June 22, 1994 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Colleen Morgan of Avenue, MD and Roger Wathen, Sr. and Step Mother Margaret Quade of Lexington Park, MD. James is survived by his girlfriend Kimberly Figgins. James is survived by his step children: Kimberly Garcia, Wilson Garcia, and Jalisa Garcia all of Brandywine, MD. Siblings: Adriane Dupont and Angela Carter both of Avenue, MD, Roger Wathen, Jr. of Lexington Park, MD, and Virginia Wathen-Fender of Mechanicsville, MD. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter Leighana Garcia. He attended Great Mills High School, and worked as a handyman. James loved playing with his stepchildren, nieces, and nephews, and he loved hunting and being outdoors.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Keith Gascon officiating in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Josh Quade, Brian Quade, Wayne Wathen, Roger Wathen, Jr., Alan Quade, and Ryan Lankford. Honorary Pallbearer will be Carol Wathen. Contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, MD 20653, and/or the Bay District Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 1440 California, MD 20619.
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Another one gone too soon. So sorry for your loss. No parent should have to suffer the loss of a child. Remember the good times with a smile. In our thoughts and prayers.
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Sending lots of love and prayers to James’ family. Praying they are able to make it through these next few days as s family and lean on each other for support until you all meet again. with much love and sympathy Jerry and Annette Brash and family <3
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I miss you James I cannot believe your gone so soon, if its this hard on me I can only imagine how hard it is on family, it sucks because I just talked to you last Monday and it hurts. I love you bro. and I’ll never forget you. I’m so sorry Colleen for your loss.
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I miss you James. rest in peace. I love you.
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I miss you James. rest in peace cousin, I love you so much.
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I will remember all the good time’s we had on the Schoolbus. It took awhile to really know each other, but after the many talk’s we had and you settled down to the rule’s of my bus we had good time’s. I cared for you like you were one of my own. It was tuff time’s as well, but we all got through it Jame’s. I know you r in a much better place and God has you now. You were to young to leave us, but I know God has a plan for you. My heart break’s of this so sad new’s. See you someday. My prayer’s to the Family. Mrs Rose
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August 11, 1929 ~ July 14, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 3:00 PM.
James Aloysius Wathen, age 81, of Helen, MD passed away on July 14, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 11, 1929 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late William Ford Wathen and Katherine Harden Wathen. He was married on July 30, 1966 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, MD to Dorothy Jean Wathen. Mr Wathen is survived by his children; Linda Marie Garner (Ricky) of Hollywood, MD; David Aloysius Wathen (Jennifer) of Clements, MD; Jerry Allen Wathen (Laura) of Hollywood, MD; Joseph Larry Wathen (Laura) of Clements, MD; Charles Bernard Wathen of Helen, MD: Donald Ray Wathen (Angela) of Hollywood, MD; Shaun Lee Wathen (Rebecca) of Mechanicsville, MD and Karen Lisa Wathen. Mr. Wathen is also survived by his 8 grandchildren; Rachel Robbins, Raianna Garner, Angel Stalker, Blake Wathen, Allie Wathen, Ashlyn Wathen, Ava Wathen and Lillian Wathen, and a sister, Susan Elizabeth Howe (Paul) of Morganza, MD. Mr. Wathen was preceded in death by his siblings; John Plowden Wathen, Sr., Joseph Mitchell Wathen, Mary Virgie Lusby, Agnes Theresa Harding, James Tilton Wathen, William Douglas Wathen, Mary Catherine Harding and Wilmer Claude Wathen .Mr. Wathen was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. After serving 22 years as a security guard with Pepco, he retired to follow his passion—farming. Farming was a way of life for Mr. Wathen. He was even more passionate about his family and providing for his wife and eight children. Aloysius was very active at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He loved spending time with his family and attending card parties to play pitch.
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“To my dad, my best friend. It’s been a long road, may you finally find peace. May you rejoice in finding, once again, relatives from long past. I will never forget the love you showed our family. You will always be in my heart. I will miss you.”
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“Ms. Wathen, David, Jerry, Larry, Shawn, Donald, Charles & girls were are so sorry about your dad. If there is anything Terry or I can do please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
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“Donald & Family, May you always have happy memories of your Dad. And may God bless and comfort you today and always, until you meet again. “
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“To the “Wathen Boys” and family, I am truly sorry to hear of your father’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace and no longer ill and may you lean on the family and friends that surround you all to get through this difficult time.”
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“”The Wathen Family” You know I never have been able to call any man in my life dad but yours. He was an amazing man and someone I will cherish for ever. There is realy no good words for a time like this but just know he is at peace and will be looking over you. I love you guys and my thoughts and prayers are with you.”
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“David sorry to hear about you dad man, let me know if you need anything.”
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“”David, I am very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Your father was a good man and it shows by the way you and your family took such good care of him while he was so ill. Keep all the good memories in your heart and Aloysius will always be at your side. You know were I am if you need anything, I love you.””
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“Best wishes to you and the family.”
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“Shaun, you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. He is at peace now and watching over every step you take in life. Make the memories live on forever! “
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“The the Wathen Family; We are thinking of you. Just a few years ago we lost our Dad also. Its very hard to loss someone that has always been there not just as your dad but your friend. We are thinking of you. I will always remember seeing Mr. Wathen in the kale patch. “
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“Larry sorry about your dad , my prayers and condolences to you and your family “
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“Jerry, Shaun and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Wathen’s passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you.”
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“Dear Wathen family – We are so sorry for your loss of Aloysius. We were all blessed to have known such a nice man. He will be missed but hopefully good memories will bring comfort.”
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“To the Wathen family, we send our sympathy. You all are in out thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. God Bless. “
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“So sorry to hear about your husband and father. I worked with him many years at Pepco and always enjoyed his company. We also went to school together and I have also known the Cusic family for many years. My prayers and condolences go out to all of you in this must trying of times.”
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“Praying for strength , hope & peace in your hearts .”
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“Dad I will miss you so much. I know you were always so hard on me when I was little. I always wanted to be with you and all my brother’s helping out. I’m so glad you are happy now. We will all miss you so much, thank you for a great family dad. We all will take good care of mom. She misses you so much too. Love you daddy. Love you. Linda, David, Jerry, Larry, Charles, Donald, and Shaun. The best brother’s and sister anyone could ever have. Don’t know what I would do with out any of you….. I love you dad and miss you every minute…..”
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“May God bless you with peace during this time of sorrow.”
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“Sorry to hear about your Dad Jerry. He is now at peace. “
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“David – My heart goes out to you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything that you need. I know my dad was there waiting t welcome him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
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“Jerry and Laura, So sorry to here of the passing of father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Peace be with you.”
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“To the Extended Wathen Family—please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I know he was suffering, but I lost my mom the same way and it’s still so hard to say goodbye. I pray that memories of better times will help you to heal. You are a great family that will bind together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
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“May the peace and hope of Christ be with you. We love you and keep you in our prayers.”
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“My condolences goes out to the Family. Stay Strong.”
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“Sorry to read about the passing of your father…”
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“Deepest Sympathy to the Wathen Family. “
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“Aunt Jean and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Uncle Aloysius will be missed by many of us.”
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“My father was a wonderful man. He was the most hardest working person I knew. He never knew the words “Quit” or having a day off. My father always amazed me how he could work nights at Pepco and come home and work all day out in the fields. He always worked hard and never complained about it. Dad always liked teaching me new things on the farm such as operating the tractor and how to be a great tobacco farmer. Every year we went to the tobacco market together in Hughesville to sell his crop. If we weren’t planting tobacco we were out in our garden. His favorite tractor was a International. Most people remember my dad out in the kale patch planting and sell it. I always enjoyed being next to my father, even on those hot summer days out in the fields. I never wanted to disappoint him. We had very few vacations, but I do remember our dad’s brother, Uncle Plowden drove us to the DC zoo and Kings Dominion. I remember dad enjoying the Log rides the most. He taught me how to drive a 3 speed on the column in his pick-up truck when I was about 13 years old which I still remember as if it were yesterday. Dad really enjoyed going to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and helping out with their fall dinners. He was very active in church until his illness took a toll on him. And I know because of his faith in the lord he is up in heaven looking down on all of us smiling away. I know dad was very proud of his family. He can now go rest in peace knowing how great of a job he did. I know he couldn’t give us everything we wanted. But he sure did give us a lot of love. I love you Daddy. There won’t be a day that goes by that I won’t think about you and all the good times we shared and all the laughter and fun we had together. May you go rest in peace and fly with the angels. You will always and forever be in my heart. I love you! “
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“Grandpa, I miss you so much I know I havnt been around as much as I should have been but there wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t think or ask about you. I remember all the times we had together when I was growing up and the first time you took me for a ride on the tractor instead of singing “old Mc Donald had a farm” you sang “your ol pop pop had a farm”. you will always be in our hearts I love you pop pop. Rest in Paradise.”
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“Jerry,Shaun & Family,I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad is in a better place and will look down on the family from heaven.”
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“Jerry & Family, We’re sorry to hear of your loss. We know he will be greatly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
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“Shaun, we’re so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. If there is anything we can do, just call. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.”
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“”Jerry and Laura, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. “
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“Jerry, and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Wathen’s passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you.” “
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“To the Wathen Family, We are sorry for your loss. Find peace and comfort knowing that he is now your Guardian Angel and always watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. “
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“To the Wathen Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
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“Jerry and Family – So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I didn’t know him but I understand he went through a lot of health issues lately. Even though it may not seem like it, he is now in a better place and not suffering.”
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“I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My condolences go out to Larry and the entire Wathen family.”
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“Larry and Laura…Our Love & Heart Felt Prayers are with you during this time of your loss. We never knew Larry’s Father but judging from the outstanding qualities he instilled in Larry he could only have been one of the best…May the roads ahead be paved with smooth journeys made easier thru fond memories of your loving times together…We Love You Guys and Will Keep You In Our Prayer & Thoughts!”
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“Dad, I love you with all my heart, you are not just my dad you are my best friend, We will all take good care of mom together as a family. Theres not a day that goes by you are not in my thoughts you will always be in my heart and even though we cant see your face we know you are looking down at us with that beautiful smile I love you forever and always till the day we meet agian. Love you daddy Your first born ~Linda Marie”
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Our condolences go out to the Family of James Wathen. Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Hold onto the memories. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and help you through these difficult times. Rest in peace.
Gertrude and Patricia
Please accept our sincere sympathies on the passing of James, we send our thoughts and prayers to all the family!
James, you will be missed. I enjoyed working with you. Sending peace and love to Hannah and Kimberly.
It was with great sadness we learned of James’ passing. Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are sent to you, Alwilda, and all the family. We will always remember those times when we were young children and we’d get together on the farm. Gosh, how things have changed.