Lewis Theodore "Ted" Birch
February 25, 1954 ~ January 30, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:30 PM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where Prayers will be held at 7:00 PM.
Lewis Theodore “Ted” Birch, 53, of Piney Point, MD died January 30, 2008 in John Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born February 25, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Raymond Thompson and Ada Stone Birch. He was the beloved husband of Agnes Elizabeth Goddard Birch whom he married on December 8, 1979 in Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his children: Tammy Vincena and her husband Bill, Ruthie Birch, Ben Birch and Katie Birch; siblings: Tom Ray Birch, Randy Birch, Gail Dean, Joe Birch, Judy Free, Lou Lou Pulliam, Cheryl Rogers and Janet Jenkins and 2 grandchildren. Mr. Birch was a life long St. Mary’s County resident, where he graduated from Great Mills High School Class of 1972. Ted served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years from February 9, 1973 – April 23, 1979. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing and making wood carvings. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM followed by Knights of Columbus Prayers at 7:10 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 12:30 PM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Msgr. John Mylinsky officiating along with Fr. Ron Amiot, S.J. and Fr. Joseph Sileo co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Willie Free, Rodney Thompson, Jimmy Hanson, Dan Garrett, Steve Henderson and Donnie Poe. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tom Ray Birch, Randy Birch and Joe Birch. Contributions may be made to the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
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“Agnes and family, Words cannot begin to express our sorrow. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ron, Cheryl, and kids.”
“Agnes & family: We were very saddened to hear about Ted’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Agnes and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Ted’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Ted was a wonderful father, husband and friend. I will miss him dearly. It won’t be the same at the Fair with out seeing Ted at his stand. Take care Love Debbie. “
” OUR PARYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. “
“Aggie and family, We just wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear of Ted’s passing and to let you know you all will continue to be in our prayers. Betty, Mike, and kids”
“Agnes, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Aggie and family ~ We are so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to always cherish and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss. “
“Aggie and Family – Thinking of you at this difficult time and extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Please let us know if there is anything you need. – Jackson and girls”
“Katie – my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Ruthie – We were deeply saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Christine Lewis, Tina Dubas & Carolyn Mohler for the staff of the Calvert County Office on Aging”
“Agnes and Family, We are so sorry for your loss – that friendly smile will certainly be missed. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are there with you all during this sad time. May all the wonderful memories of Ted help to comfort you and bring peace to your hearts. Love, Billy, Kim & Jessica “
“Ben, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.”
“Ben – You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Trish”
“Agnes and Family, Sorry to hear about Ted’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers, If you need anything let us know. “
“Dear Aggie and Family: We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you and the family. “
“Mrs. Birch, Ruthie, Ben & Katie- My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let me know if anyone needs anything at all.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.”
“Agnes, My thoughts and prayers are with you, the children, and all of Ted’s family. “
“To the Birch family, we extend our prayers and the comfort of God’s unfailing love to help you through this difficult time. Take care.”
“Agnes, Ruthie, Ben & Katie-We are truly sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was a wonderful man who will be remembered fondly by all who were blessed to know him. We are here for anything you need. Our thoughts are with you. “
“Agnes and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need anything at all we’ll be there for you all just as you have been there for us in the past. “
“Aggie, Ruthie, Ben, and Katie: May God help you thru this difficult time to ease your pain and sorrow. Our deepest sympathy to all your families. “
“Dear Aggie and family– Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved Ted. A great neighbor and friend, he will be sorley missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Aggie and family “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.” Debi and Jim Berned”
“Aggie, sorry to hear of Ted’s passing, if there is anything I can do, please let me know. Your family will be in my prayers.”
“Agnes, I am very sorry for your loss.”
“Ted was and is respected by many (including myself). Agnes, wishing you forever all the great memories of Ted. “
“Agnes, Tammy & Family, Ruthie, Ben, & Katie, Our hearts are with you during this time of loss to your family. Ted was a wonderful man who has touched all of us in many ways. As you will miss him, know that we will also. May it bring you comfort to know he will now be an angel in your lives, watching over and guiding you along. Our love and prayers are with you.”
“”The Birch Family” It takes a long time to get used to the loss of someone we love, but it’s important to remember that when people die, they leave something very special behind, they leave us memories of many things they said and did. As long as we have those memories, the people we love will live on in our hearts and minds. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless the Birch family. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“Katie- Im sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Just remember all the good times…many thoughts and prayers to you and your family”
“My thoughts and prayers are with Ted’s family and friends. “
“Aggie and family I am sorry to hear of Teds passing. He was a fine man and a excellent friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Willie Ridgell and family”
“Agnes and family: I am so sorry to hear about Ted’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time in your life. He is no longer in pain, no longer suffering and is in God’s hands. May God watch over you and your family.”
“Agnes, I am very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I did not know Ted personally, but I know he had to be a fine and caring man to which you were married. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.”
“Agnes and family, It is Saturday at 2:45 P.M. and we just learned of Ted’s passing. I am so sorry that we were not there for the service. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for Ted, you and your family.”
“Agnes, I am so sorry Ted was a wonderfull man and no one can ever replace him. Too many good ones have left us just know I am thinking of you all and if there is anything I could do God Bless you and keep you safe.”
“I am sorry to hear about your loss, I only found out today, you all are in my prayers.”
“Agnes,Tammy,Ruthie,Ben and Katie,So sorry for your loss. We all loved Ted in our own unique way and he saw to it that we felt as special to him as he felt to us all. There are bonds in your home that can never be broker for all of you! You all had a fabulous husband and father who did for you even more wonderful things than a sister can describe. He loved you all with his whole heart and soul.There was nothing he would not have done for anyone. As you all are, he was an upstanding pillar of society whom everyone loved, adored and admired from afar.If there is anything I can do for anyone please let me know and I will be up there in a heart beat ! I will call you or e-mail you every time I think of you all. Just watch the caller ID. We love you all so very much !! Blessings your way sent ! “
“We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ted was like a son to my parents always checking in on them. It gave us great comfort to know they had someone who cared so much about them. Ted was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you and your family.”
“RUTHIE & FAMILY SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD AND HUSBAND. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING RUTHIE I AM JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY. I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. EUGENIA “