James Henry Woodburn
September 25, 1926 ~ October 24, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Friday October 28, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
James Henry Woodburn, 85, of Bushwood, MD, died on October 24, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born September 25, 1926, he was the son of the late Henry Tester and Mary Grace (Heard) Woodburn. Mr. Woodburn is survived by his loving wife Elsye Mae (Guy) Woodburn whom he married on February 23, 1963 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. James is survived by his daughter Lisa Ann Bell (Gary), and 2 grandchildren Gary Sterling Bell, Jr., and Christopher Scott Bell all of Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Woodburn is also survived by his siblings; Charles Woodburn (Barbara) of Waldorf, MD, Robert Woodburn (Elizabeth) of Ridge, MD, Mary Rose Bailey of Avenue, MD, Doris Ann Dorsey (Vernon) of Mechanicsville, MD, Catherine Lee Guy (Charles) of Leonardtown, MD, Joan Russell (Joseph) of NC, and Hilda Woodburn of Owings, MD. He was preceded in death by his brother Bendict Woodburn and brother in law Harvey Bailey. Mr. Woodburn graduated from Great Mills High School and worked as a farmer his whole life. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, James joined the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department in 1953 and became a lifetime member in 1995. In 1960 he joined the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad and was a charter member. In 1969 he joined the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau and served as the Director for 37 years. James was also a Board Member for Soil Conservation of St. Mary’s County for 43 years and served as the Treasurer there for 39 years. He was also a St. Mary’s County School Bus Contractor for 17 years as well as a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he sang in the church choir for many years. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Gary Bell, Jr., Chris Bell, Charles (Buddy) Guy, John Patrick Dorsey, Larry Woodburn, and Joseph Woodburn. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Members of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, George T. Herbert and Members of Soil Conservation. Contributions in memory of James Henry Woodburn may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23070 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD 20618, 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609, and the 7th District Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“Elsie: You can wipe away the tears, smiles fade but the precious memories that you and James made together will last forever. James was my cousin. “
“Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. You know we are all here for you. James was a great person.”
“Elsie, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. He was a good man.”
“Elsie & Family, We are so sorry to learn of the passing of James. May The good Lord Bless each and every one of you in this time of sorrow. May James Rest In Peace and always in our prayers for the family and you Elsie.”
“Please accept our deepest sympathy. Samarakoon Yapa family Pesticide Regulation Section MDA”
“Elsye, Lisa, and Mary Rose: Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you all, for your loss. He is at peace now and in no pain. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care and if you need anything, please call. Love Mary Agnes”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Woodburn was a wonderful man, everyone always had a kind word to say about him. Let all the happy memories get you through the difficult times ahead. Our love and prayers are with you all. “
“We were so sorry to hear of your loss. James was such a kind and caring person. Our prayers are with you and your family.”
“Elsie, we are so sorry to hear of James passing. He was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Lisa , Ms. Elsie and all the Woodburn family. We are saddened to hear of James’ passing. He has always been a figure head in the Bushwood communuity, and he will be missed by all, but forgotten by none. Rest in Peace James, and may God Bless Him and the whole family.”
“The Woodburn Family, Extending Deep And Heartfelt Sympathy To You And Family.”
“Elsie, May God help you as you grieve the loss of James. You were blessed with many years of happiness together and have a lot of memories to treasure. James is not suffering any longer and is at peace, hopefully that is some consolation for you. God Bless.”
“Elsye, all of us will miss James. I know how much he liked singing in the choir and later he was not able to climb those stairs. I hope that he was singing with us in his heart and maybe, he will now be singing along with us in heaven. “
“Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. James has been such a “great friend” over the years. We are sad and will really miss him.”
“We were so sorry to hear about James. We will be unable to attend the serveces as we will be out of town. Will keep you in our prayers on our travels.”
“Deepest sympathy to the entire family. Will keep all of your in my prayers.”
“Elsye & Family, Our deepest sympathy go out to you and the family in the passing of James…He is free of pain and in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior….May he rest in peace…Elsye, our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time… God bless you and all of your family. Butch & Judi”
“Dear Elsye and Family our deepest sympathy for you and your family, James was so nice and a very kind man, we will miss him. You are in our prayers. Dave and Cindy Miskolczi and family”
“Elsye, Lisa, Mary Rose, Ginny and Families, Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Be thankful to God for blessing you with so many good years and memories with James and that he is now pain free and in a better place. His love for all of you will help you in the days ahead and be with you forever.”
“Lisa, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. “
“Dear Elsie, I am sorry to hear about James’ passing. I am unable to make it to the service because I will be out of town. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Sorry for the loss of your father. May you find hope in the words at Acts 24:15, “and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Resurrection is a standing up again, a coming to life. It is what the Lord Jesus did for his friend Lazarus(John 11:43-44) and he promise to do it for our loved ones.-John 5:28-29 Draw comfort from these words, family, friends and your many fond memories.”
“Lisa & Family – I’m very sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories that you have and your family is in our thoughts and prayers! “
“Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Lisa. Peace Be With You. “
“Lisa&Family Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Elsye, Lisa, Mary Rose & family – The Kennett’s send their condolences on the loss of a great friend,farmer & fellow volunteer. George ran his first working code with James as member’s of the Rescue Squad in 1977. James was also one of the first EMT’s in the Squad. I will miss him @ SMVFA Meetings, but think of him @ each one. Rest In Peace James. P.S. Help keep Rooster in line up there! “
“To the Woodburn Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Lisa and Family. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Will keep you and your Mom in my prayers.”
“Very sorry hear about your loss. Enjoyed seeing him at our Bus meetings.”
“Mrs. Woodburn & Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Woodburn passing away. He was always a gentlemen and very kind to me. He was easy to talk to and shared much knowledge with those who listened. I pray for you both; that you find God’s peace through these difficult times.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Woodburn family. We were sorry to hear of your loss.”
“Rest in peace Mr Woodburn. May the Choir of Angels lift you to The Lord.”
“Mrs. Woodburn, Lisa and family, my deepest condolences on your loss. God bless you all.”
“Dear Aunt Elsie and Lisa, I was saddened to hear the passing of Uncle James. He was a very kind man and great uncle. I remember all those fun times as young boy at your house and him taking me to the farm. Those were some special memories. May God comfort you both during this time. I am praying for you both. From Georgia, Your Cousin, Thomas James Heard “
“Condolences to the Woodburn family and the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department. Mr Woodburn was an inspiration to me through my many years with the department. He will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Mr. Woodburn.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May James rest peacefully in heaven.”
“Elyse & Lisa, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you all at the most difficult time. James will be missed dearly. “