Richard Arthur Wathen
July 8, 1933 ~ February 20, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Chirstan Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Richard Arthur Wathen, 78, of Leonardtown, MD died February 20, 2012 in Callaway, MD. Born on July 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur M. Wathen and Mary Effie Lacey Wathen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth L. Abell Wathen whom he married on June 14, 1958 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Wathen, his sister, Marie Miller, and his second wife, Kathy Kepler Wathen. He is survived by his children, Richard Wathen, Jr. (Marlene), Edie Woodburn (Pat), Kathy Wathen, Susie Regel (Jeff), Cheri Eckardt (Jon), Lisa Miedzinski (Jim), Janie Allshouse (Mark); his sisters, Edith Roehs, Bea Rippy, and Rachel Quade, his brother, Donald Wathen, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Richard graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1952 before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he received an honorable medical discharge. He then worked as a meat cutter and after retirement, he provided in-home care for the elderly. He enjoyed gardening, and, most of all, spending time with his family. His final residence was Cedar Lane Apartments where he enjoyed playing cards and the friendly company of neighbors and staff. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Miedzinski, Patrick Woodburn, David Miedzinski, Brian Allshouse, Kevin Allshouse and Jon Eckardt. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“My dear friend and buddy has left us. You left too soon, Richard. Didn’t give us time to say goodbye. My sympathies to the family. “
“Richard was one in a million. He made my Dad’s last few years here a delight. They knew the same people and Richard took him everywhere and told him such wonderful stories. He took such good care of my Dad. We all loved him and miss him. God bless you Richard. “
“To all the Wathen Family We are so sorry for the loss of Richard, you are in our thoughts and prayers and hope God gives you strength and love at this most difficult time. Love Wayne and Joan”
“Sherry John and family you have my greatest sympathies. Mr. Richard will be missed by all of us at Cedar Lane.”
“We extend our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the fond memories. Thinking of you…”
“To the Wathen family, my prayers and thoughts are with you all during this sad time. Keep your family close and share the good memories.”
“Susie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you; deepest sympathies to all…”
“My sincere sympathy to all the family. Richard was always a kind and pleasant person, qualities he passed on to all his children. I know you will miss his presence here on earth but take comfort in knowing he is now reunited with his beloved Betty Lou for eternity. “
“I am sorry to hear about your dad, he was a dear friend to me. I will miss him very much. I know how much he meant to all of you and you can be proud to have had him for a father. He held a special place in my heart. Please call me if you need anything. Know that we are praying for you during this most difficult time.”
“You will all be in our prayers; sorry to learn of the death of your dad.”
“Edie and family; I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please let us know if we can do anything to help with the services. God Bless.”
“Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I will miss your father at our games. “
“So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will surely miss seeing his smiling face at our softball games. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.”
“The Knights of Columbus pray for the repose of Richard’s soul, and for his family, that God will grant them healing and peace in this time of grief and loss. “
“Sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you.”
“Lisa and family; my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May god bless you all.”
“Lisa, I’m sending you and your family Peace & Love to help you during your sadness. Your Daddy is at Peace and in God’s Love. He’s with you always.”
“Rich, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Edie and family; we were very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Know that he is safe in God’s loving arms..the same arms that will wrap warmth around each of you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers..”
“Hoping you find comfort in your memories.”
“To the Wathen Family: Sorry for you loss. He was a very caring person. I will miss seeing him every day. “
“Sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“To The Family, While there are no words to ease your loss, The staff of Chesapeake Potomac Regional Cancer Center want you to know we are thinking of you and wish to express our sincere sympathy at the loss of your loved one. “
“Janie, Mark, Brian, Kevin & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“To all my cousins, Dickie, Edie, Kathy, Susie, Cheri, Lisa, Janie and families, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Unlce Richie. I so wish that I could be there. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To all the Wathen family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“To the entire Wathen family I’m sending my deepest sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.”
“To the Wathen Family,Sending thoughts and prayers to all. So sorry to hear of your loss. “
“So sorry to hear of your father passing away. We will miss seeing him at the softball games. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.”
“Edie and family: Jack and I are so sorry to hear of the death of your treasured father. I know your memories will serve to sustain you during this difficult time. God bless all of you.”
“We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Wathen. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace and God Bless to each of you and your family.”
“Janie, Mark, Kevin and Brian, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Rachel and family so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Sharon Smith “
“Lisa, We are sorry about your loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“Was so sorry and surprised to hear at church of the passing of your father.Sorry We were not able to convey our sympathies in person. Our prayers are that all your fond memories will comfort you. Bob and Lorraine Morrissette”
“Rachel and the families of Richard. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man, and will be missed. He is now your guardian angel. Pray to him for guidance. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”