Raymond George Dilworth
July 28, 1932 ~ March 17, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. George Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Raymond George Dilworth 81, of Valley Lee, MD passed away peacefully at his home on March 17, 2014, surrounded by his family. Born on July 28, 1932, in Jamaica, NY to the late Denis D.A. Dilworth and Agnes Gertrude Marie Ryan. He was number 13 of 15 children of which three remain; Agnes Rohr 96 of Jefferson, NY, Margaret Langley 90 of Solomon’s Island, MD, and Lawrence Dilworth 83 of Willis, TX. After losing both parents as a teen, Ray came to live with his sister Margaret and her husband Glenn Langley on Solomon’s Island, MD in 1948. Ray graduated high school from Our Lady Star of the Sea in 1950. After graduation, Ray joined the United States Air Force and was a member of the 60th/7150th Air Police Squadron serving from 1950 – 1954 traveling to Texas and Germany. Ray had fond memories of his tour in Wiesbaden, Germany. Shortly after serving in the U.S. Air Force, he met and married, Vera Marie Saunders on October 26, 1957. Together they spent 50 years residing in Valley Lee, MD. Ray is predeceased by his wife Vera, and his children Raymond Jr. (Speedy), and infant daughter, Suzanne. Ray is survived by his 4 remaining children: Christine Nave (Lyndon) of Upper Marlboro, MD; Liz Walter (Bruce), Dave Dilworth, and Kay Adley (Scott) all of Valley Lee, MD; seven grandchildren: Karli Eade, Elayna Nave, Sean Adley, Kayla Walter, Ryan Walter, Michael Adley, & Dylan Walter; and one great grandchild, Caelin Ware. Ray “PapaDilly”, was a devoted family man and always a reliable provider. He worked as a Postal Clerk at the U.S. Postal Service, Patuxent River, MD for 30 years; and as a part-time employee for Safeway for 19 years. In his “retirement years” he worked for the county government and the Wicomico Golf Course. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening, fishing, gambling, scratch-offs, and spending time with his beloved family. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. George’s Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Lyndon Nave, Bruce Walter, Scott Adley, Ryan Walter, Dylan Walter, & Matthew Eade. Honorary Pallbearers: Sean Adley, Michael Adley, Derek Buckler, & Michael Ware. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“My heart goes out to the family. Ray was always a colorful and interesting person to talk with. I first met him in the Post Office many years ago, never imagining I would someday be a member of his extended family. What a guy! May he live on in all our memories. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord give you strength during these difficult times.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Remember all the good memories. Kayla, we are here for you. “
“My Deepest Condolences to the Family. Mr Dilworth was a wonderful Man. May He Rest Peacefully and may God Bless each of you and bring you Peace.”
“Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Dilworth Family.RAY GOOD MAN KNOW AND TO WORK FOR.”
“Kris, Liz, David and Kay, your dad always had a kind word to say. I know your mom and Speedy greated him with open arms. Hold tight to all your memories and will always be with you. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.”
“Family, So sorry for the loss. Ray was a person that always had time to stand and talk. Keep all the great memories close to your heart! Prayers are with all of the family.”
“You meet so many people in your lifetime. Some are just meant to stay with you. Big Ray was a keeper as is his family. He will be missed by so many. My prayers and love to all.”
“Kris, Liz, KK, and David, Our prayers are with you all. I’m sure your Mom and Speedy are taking care of Ray now. He always had a good word for us boys. Your Mom is proud of how well you all took care of your Dad. He’s at peace now…..Howard & Kerrie”
“Oh my, there are all kinds of brother-in-laws, but Ray was one of a kind. Kind, gentle, and straight to the point. He was always willing to help other. Rest in peace, we will miss you. Love, hugs and prayers for you and all the family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. You know the joke between us was when Ray played a bad golf game he was the man that married my sister, but if he played a good round of golf he was my Brother-In-Law! We will miss you brother-in-law. “
“Danny & I were so sad to hearof Ray’s Passing and we pray you will find healing in so many cherished memories. He was a wonderful man and a dear friend to us and so many others. Please know you arein our hearts and prayers. Fondly, Danny & Pat Guy”
“Such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. “
“Ray was a good and fun person. I know you will all miss him but he is no longer in pain. Love to your family, Mom Fitz.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love of family and friends help you all through these difficult days. Love Flo and Jeff”
“Prayers go out to the entire family. He will be missed by many.”
“Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Dilworth Family.”
“Liz and family-I know you are heartbroken but know that God holds you close at this time of sorrow. Your dad was a really special person and know that he is with your mom and Speedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you….”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ray’s family. What a nice man. Ray’s wonderful personality and welcoming smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him. We’ve known Ray for many years and will miss the friendship we shared with him. “
“Blessings go out to all of you. As my boys called him, “Papa Dilly” will be missed!Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love, Annette, Colin, Brady & Lauren Quigg”
“To the family…I did not know Ray well, but I knew and loved Vera, so to have been married to her, he must have been a wonderful man. May God continue to bless all of you.”
“On behalf of the Members of the Wicomico Senior Golf Blitz it is a fact that Ray will be missed as he was one of our more popular members. Ray was fair but very firm in keeping things in good order.He would let you know when you crossed the line or tried to pull a fast one.”
“So sorry for your loss. We’re thinking of all of you and are here if you need us!”
“Sorry to hear about Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. “
“Liz and family, So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May the happy memories sustain you through this time of grieve.”
“Very sorry you have lost your Dad, what a great man. Will keep you in my prayers.”
“Will miss Ray. He always had something to say. I remember him saying in the winter that “It was so cold out the air had Ice in it.” He had many things like that. Makes me smile when I recall his sayings. That is the kind of guy Ray was. Just made you feel good talking to him and being around him. Will miss him. Rich”
“I am sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I’ve known him for many years. When I took the test for the Post Office, Ray was the administrator of the testing back then. We had a lot of contact back in the day when he worked at Pax PO and I was at Lexington Park PO. I will miss him. He always had something funny to say. May God Bless and keep him and give his Family strength to carry them through this rough time. Best Regards, “
“Liz and Kay, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. A fathers passing is never easy, but remember he is now in Gods loving arms. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Thoughts and prayer for the entire Dilworth Family. May God bring you comfort in the days ahead. God bless!”
“Chris and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you….. “
“Kay-Kay and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God bless.”
“May the love of Family & Friends help you during this hard time. I’m sorry to hear about your loss, you have my sympathy.”
“We are so sorry to hear about your dad.Thinking of you and your family at this time.Sending our love and prayers.”
“Margaret and Family so sorry to hear about the loss of Ray. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this difficult time. He was the best.”
“Prayers to all of the family. Heaven gained a angel! He was definetly a special man and will be missed greatly! “
“”Liz, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. “Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family.” “
“Our thoughts and prayers to your family as you deal with the loss of such a special guy. He was one of the best and surely will be missed.”
“Kay, Sorry to see this, wasn’t long ago I lost my Dad, born in 1931. It’s still close enough to my heart to feel what you are going through. Stay strong, remember well, and keep him close to your heart…..time does temper the pain. My thoughts are with you guys……. “
“Kay and family, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Christine, Liz, David and Kay Kay, I was so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. Lots of good memories when I think about your dad, he really was a good man. Rest easy that he is with the Lord. God bless you all. Sincerely, Adam Cropper and Family “
“Liz,Kay Chris and family, I was so sorry to read about your dad’s passing. I know how much family meant to each of you, lots of good memories. I will keep he, and Vera in my prayers. May he rest in peace.”
“Liz, Kay and family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We are keeping all of you in our prayers. May your memories of him keep peace in your hearts.”
“Liz and Family “Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time” God Bless”