James Bernard "Jim Bunny" Quade
April 8, 1934 ~ April 29, 2018
James Bernard Quade “Jim Bunny”, 84, of Avenue, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2018. He was the son of the late Lucy Catherine Russell Quade and Alton Monroe Quade. Jim Bunny was the loving husband of the late Josephine Amanda Quade whom he married in Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1953 and who preceded him in death on February 1, 2009. Jim Bunny is survived by his loving friend and companion, Shirley Ann Morgan of Maddox, MD. Jim Bunny is survived by his children; James Michael (Mike) (Brenda) Quade of Aynor, SC, Cynthia (Cindy) Darlene (Gary) St. Clair of Chaptico, MD, Robert (Bobby) Gorden Quade (Terry) of Chaptico, MD, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and his sister Alice Lucille Dornes of Bryantown, MD. He was preceded in death by his son Allen Steven Quade, siblings; Harry Monroe Quade, Elliot Matthew Quade, Joseph Alton Quade, John Francis Quade (Popeye), Alton Monroe Quade, Jr. (Bing), William Johnson Quade, Catherine Hazel Hall, and Mary Levia Pilkerton. Jim Bunny was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. He was an equipment operator for the State Highway Administration for over 30 years. He also worked for the Joy Company as a maintenance laborer for 10 years. Jim Bunny enjoyed many musical instruments including guitars, fiddles and harmonicas. He also enjoyed raising tobacco and a variety of vegetables in his garden.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 3, 2018 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 Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Brian Quade, Travis Quade, Bailey St. Clair, Kaiden Quade, Larry Quade and Keith Quade.
Contributions may be made to A Community That Shares (ACTS) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, MD 20618 and Seventh Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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Mike, Cindy, Bobby and family: We are deeply saddened by the death of your father and would like to extend our condolences to you and your family.
We are deeply saddened with the passing of Uncle Jim Bunny. Praying that God will comfort the family.
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Quade family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bobby and Cindy, So sorry for the loss of your father. May he rest in peace.
To all of Jim Bunny’s family! My sincere condolences! I liked AJim a lot. I enjoyed cutting Tobacco with him and playing music with him! He was always a good friend to me. He stopped in to see me about 6 months ago. We played a little music and talked old times. I’ll miss My friend! RIP Jim!
To Mike, Cindy & Bobby
My prayers and love to you all,
Love you
Jeannie & Family
So sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.
GOODBYE
Saying good-bye from a distance is hard.
My memories about my uncle Jim Bunny go back to when I was a very little girl-
One of my first memories of him was playing the harmonica and guitar at the same time- As a child, I loved the music; as an adult who struggled through six years of twice weekly piano lessons as a kid, I am amazed at this man’s God given talent. He could light up a room with his music and could not read a note. He played completely by ear and heart.
Another vivid memory was when I was very young he told me he was an Indian Chief and for a very long time I believed him often wondering where he kept his headdress!
I think back to all the Christmases, Easters, picnics at Hayes Beach and Oakwood Lodge, crabbing at the Point, baseball games and every family occasion to be celebrated or mourned and his face is one that was always there. As we have lost each of those that began this family unit each sweet memory become more and more precious to those of us left on this side.
I remember when it snowed Jim Bunny bringing his little family to our house to stay and be safe while he would go out and drove that snow plow day and night to clear our county’s roads and coming back dog tired to get his wife and sweet babies; scooping them all up to go home.
When it was tobacco cutting time Jim Bunny would just show up and pick up the knife to cut not expecting anything but a “cold one” at the end of the day.
One of the last occasions I saw my uncle was at his daughter’s retirement party. The pride that man felt that day was unmistakable. Not a surprise, as his pride in his family and the home he had given them was unquestionable.
It didn’t sound like the last days of life were easy but he met it head on making hard decisions in his own way and being supported by those who loved him.
He is leaving this world a rich man. He may not have hit it big with scratch offs but in life he absolutely did. He understood the simple things in life counted most. No one didn’t love Uncle Jim Bunny.
So, good-bye for now dear uncle. You are a wonderful chapter in our family history. Until we see you again you will be greatly missed and you will forever be in our hearts.
Mike, Cindy, Bobby and Allen. Sorry for the loss of your Dad. He is in a better place. Celebrate his life.