Mary Edith Wood
May 30, 1932 ~ June 8, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 11, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
Mary Edith Wood, 78 of Leonardtown, MD died on June 8, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness. Born Mary Edith Russell on May 30, 1932 in Leonardtown, Md. She was the daughter of the late George Wilson and Mary Magdeline Stone Russell. Edith was married on April 8, 1953 to the late Francis X. (Bubba) Wood. Edith has also been preceded in death by her three brothers, Vivian Russell, Joseph Melvin Russell and John Merrill Russell. She is survived by her two sisters, Margaret Irene Dixon and Rose Marie Bailey, of Leonardtown, MD. Edith also leaves behind three sons, David M. and his wife Cyndi, Bruce A. and his wife Carol, Mark A. and his wife Chrissy as well as her 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Along with being a loving wife and mother, Edith served her community in the Ladies Auxiliary to the 3rd and 6th District Rescue Squad upon formation of that organization for several years. Edith has also been a member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary since 1971and reached the Life Member status in 2000. She was active in the Auxiliary up until the time of her illness. The Family will receive friends on Friday, June 11, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 12th, 2010 at 10:00AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbears will be Andy Bell, TW Bell, III, Mark Bell, Chuck Latham, Richie Tippett and Lawrence Pilkerton. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department and Dallas Hill. Contributions in Memory of Mary Edith Wood can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department Auxiliary, P.O. Box 79, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Mark and Family Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I know what you are going through so if I can do anything just give me a call. just know she is with your dad now and you will all be together again one day.”
“TO Edith’s family, Our Condolence and prayers .”
“To Edith’s Family: We were so sorry you have lost a very fine lady. We would see them often at Wendy’s or McDonalds. I also got to see her at the Nursing Home. The Lord has another angel to watch over you all and guide you. She will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“TO THE WOOD FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF EDITH. WE KNOW SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. HELEN AND I WILL MISS HER AT ALL THE BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT RAY AND PAT’S HOME. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.”
“Mrs. Wood was one of Leonardtown’s treasures, and her legacy is the lovely and prospering family she leaves with us. Sending my love and deepest sympathy, Katie Gantz”
“David, Mark and family: Joe and I are so sorry for your loss, but know that all of us have received another angel to look over us all!! God bless you all and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!”
“David, Mark, and Family we are incredibly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. She is where she belongs, with our Lord and your father.”
“David, Bruce and Mark: I am so sorry for the loss you have suffered. Your mother was a fine woman, always kind, loving and smiling. I loved talking with her, more like gossiping. Seeing her and “the sisters” walking around town made you feel good. Our County has lost another beautiful person. I am sorry I will be out of town and unable to be with you. I am with you in spirit and have many great memories of your Mom. “
“To The Family, Sorry to hear of the loss of a loved one. I know from David and Marks stories how much she meant to you. You guys are in my prayers and thoughts. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Heaven certainly got another Angel!! Keep her Memories close to your Heart and she will always be with you!! “
“So sorry to hear of Edith’s passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To The Wood Family: We are very sorry for your loss and your family is in our prayers. Please don’t hesistate to let us know if you need anything!”
“Remember the good times with your beloved mother. We will be praying for you and ask God to bring you comfort. Please call if there is anything we can do.”
“Mark, we are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolonces and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“David & family, Sorry yo hear of the loss of your mother. Please know you are in my thoughs and prayers.”
“DAVID, MARK, BRUCE AND FAMILY: TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY THE MEMORIES OF HER BE WITHIN YOUR HEART ALWAYS. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. I AM HERE FOR YOU ALL.”
“Mark & David: Sorry for your loss. Sorry we won’t be able to attend the services, but you’re in our prayers.”
“David, Bruce and Mark: You have my sincerest condolences, Your mom was one of the kindest people I knew. She babysat for my daughter when my mom could not do it any longer and Edith treated her as if she was one of her own. For that I will always remember and love her. She will be dearly missed. Even though I can not attend the services please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“David, Mark, and family: Sorry for your loss. Hold on tightly to the wonderful memories of the times you had together and she will never be far from your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and the rest of your family during this difficult time.”
“We are so sorry to learn of her passing. She was such a sweet lady and our heartfelt sympathy to the family, especially her dear sisters who she loved to share so much of her time. Please be assured of our concern and prayers for all of you. “
“”Mark, David and Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss.”
“Mark/Chrissy and Family: We are sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please if you need anything don’t hesitate to call.”
“David, Mark & Bruce; I’m so sorry to hear about the passing your your mom. She was a wonderful lady and loved by all and will be greatly missed. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“We have had the greatest opportunity to have known edith threw out the years and will greatly miss her.I thoughts and prayers to the family.”
“Dear Irene and Wood Family, We are so sorry to hear of Edith’s passing. What a wonderful woman! We always seemed to meet up at the same food establishment, at the same time. We will miss her. God bless you all. We are keeping you in our prayers during this very difficult time. “
“So many memories of our good old times at the Ben Franklin store where we worked. Edith was always so kind to me. Going to miss the Three Musketeers when I come to town. God bless her and the family”
“Mark and family: Our sincere sympathy to you. May Gods loving hand help heal your sorrow and touch your heart with the peace only he can give.”
“David,So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I know from reading all the condolences that she was loved by all. She must have been a wonderful person and loved the fire department as much as you do. May she rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.”
“Bruce and Family: Sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless. “
“Mark and Family I’m sorry for the loss of your mom. If there’s anything we can do for you please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Mark and family; so sorry for your loss. Your mother and father were like second parents to me during the teenage years and beyond; I loved to visit them…watching ball games and just chatting. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers; a wonderful, sweet lady has left us and she will be dearly missed!”
“David, Bruce & Mark I’m sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a wonderful person and loved by all. She will always be remembered for her smile. God bless you all.”
“To the Whole Wood/Russell Family: Edith was like an aunt to me. She was a member of the Alvey Family too. She was one of the most kind individuals I think I have ever known. Edith always put others before herself and she will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“Mark and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Mark & Family-We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Please let us know if you need anything at all. Take care.”
“Mark, Chrissy and family: Our hearts are heavy for you. Remember that your Mom is perfectly fine now, her suffering is over and the reunion in Heaven was sweet.”
“Mark and Family: We are so sorry for your loss and your family is in our prayers. Take Care.”
“Mark: You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Keep her memory close in your heart and she will never be to far away.”
“Mark and Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Your families are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Keep her memory in your hearts forever. May she rest in peace.”
“The Wood Family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom, every time we went on a trip she made sure that we came to see her before we left, that is something we will miss. We will not be with you at this time; but you will be in our prayers. Love Dallis & Betty”
“David, Mark, and family, so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. “
“David, Mark, and families, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and I always enjoyed talking with her when ever I ran into her. “
“David, Bruce and Family: Sorry to hear about your mother. She had the greatest smile, and always laughed at my stories about the kids. “
“David, Bruce, Mark & Family, May God Bless Each and everyone of you at this sad time. My thoughts & Prayers are with you all.”
“So sorry to hear that Edith had passed. She always had a big smile when we met. I know she will be missed.”
“David,Mark and Bruce, Our condolences on the loss of your Mother. She will be missed Francis and Dorothy Russell”
“Mark & Chrissy, David & Cindy — We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a very sweet lady. Keep the memories close to your heart. She suffers no more. Please do not hesitate to call if you need anything. Love you all.”
“To Edith’s family and friends, We were so sorry to hear that Edith had passed. She was a nice lady and our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.”
“Mark & Family, We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your Dear Mom. We are sending our sincere condolences and keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything at all that we can do in the sad days ahead, please don’t hesitate to call us. Love to all of you.”
“David, Mark,and Bruce: I often think of all the good times I had with Edith, Bubba, Boat Nanny and you guys. When I saw the three Musketeers out and about I always had good fun and conversations with them. I will keep everyone in my prayers. God bless you all “
“Wood Family – We are so sorry for your loss of Edith. She is in a happy place right now with Bub looking down at all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time….and you know that we are here if you need anything! “
“David, Bruce and Mark, I know your hearts are saddened of the loss of Edie, she is in heaven now with Bubba and free of pain and suffering. What wonderful times we had and I have fond memories of them all. Keep your memories close to your heart. Bubba and Edie are now your guardian angels watching over you. God bless you all.”
“Mark & Family, Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Keep her memories close to heart.”
“David & Family: Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. “
“Dear Wood family, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that our hearts and prayers at with you at this difficult time. “