Robert Ignatius Readmond
Robert Ignatius Readmond
September 21, 1934 ~ July 10, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating . Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 14, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by Fire Department prayers at 7:15 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Robert Ignatius “Tootie” Readmond, 79 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 10, 2014 at his residence surrounding by his loving family. Born September 21, 1934 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late James Leonard and Emma Estelle Wallace Readmond.
Mr. Readmond is survived by his loving wife Margaret Ann Readmond, whom he married on October 18, 1958 in Hollywood, MD, son, David Wayne Readmond of Hollywood, MD, grandsons, Justin Thomas Readmond of Colton’s Point, MD and Cory Michael Readmond of Chaptico, MD and great-grandson Shane Anthony Readmond, siblings, Catherine Leona Jones of Bryans Road, MD, Joseph Lee Readmond and William Clyde Readmond both of Hollywood, MD, and Jean Elizabeth Davis, Fort Worth, TX. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Agnes Gynette Ferguson and brothers, James Philip Readmond and John Franklin Readmond. “Tootie” was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 months before being medically discharged, he worked for SMECO as a Lineman for 36 years retiring in 1994. “Tootie” was a member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department; he enjoyed wood crafting, he was Mr. Fix It, if you needed a helping hand you just needed to call him.
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 14, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers at 7:00PM and Firemen prayers at 7:15PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 10:00AM in St. Johns Catholic Church with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be “Tooties” nephews, Michael Readmond, Timmy Readmond, Jason Readmond, Robert Tippett, Steve Tippett and Russell Greenwell. Honorary pallbearers will be, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Members. Contributions may be made to Hospice 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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September 21, 1934 ~ July 10, 2014
Robert Ignatius “Tootie” Readmond, 79 of Hollywood, MD passed away on July 10, 2014 at his residence surrounding by his loving family. Born September 21, 1934 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late James Leonard and Emma Estelle Wallace Readmond.
Mr. Readmond is survived by his loving wife Margaret Ann Readmond, whom he married on October 18, 1958 in Hollywood, MD, son, David Wayne Readmond of Hollywood, MD, grandsons, Justin Thomas Readmond of Colton’s Point, MD and Cory Michael Readmond of Chaptico, MD and great-grandson Shane Anthony Readmond, siblings, Catherine Leona Jones of Bryans Road, MD, Joseph Lee Readmond and William Clyde Readmond both of Hollywood, MD, and Jean Elizabeth Davis, Fort Worth, TX. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Agnes Gynette Ferguson and brothers, James Philip Readmond and John Franklin Readmond. “Tootie” was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 months before being medically discharged, he worked for SMECO as a Lineman for 36 years retiring in 1994. “Tootie” was a member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department; he enjoyed wood crafting, he was Mr. Fix It, if you needed a helping hand you just needed to call him.
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 14, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers at 7:00PM and Firemen prayers at 7:15PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 10:00AM in St. Johns Catholic Church with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be “Tooties” nephews, Michael Readmond, Timmy Readmond, Jason Readmond, Robert Tippett, Steve Tippett and Russell Greenwell. Honorary pallbearers will be, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Members. Contributions may be made to Hospice 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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“Our deepest sympathy to your family.”
“Thinking of you Aunt Margaret Ann. He is with my Daddy and they are hanging together again. All my love. Sue”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man and he will be sorely missed here in the community.”
“Robert has been a friend for many years, growing up in Hollywood, bowling team, fire department , and many other occasions. Always a friendly smile and joking.Condolences to Margaret Anne and David. He has suffered enough. May he rest in peace. “
“I am going to miss Robert. Our Thursday shopping and I don’t have anyone to cut my grass. Bless David and Margaret Ann. La Rue”
“Margaret Ann and family: I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very friendly man. Hold on to your memories. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Ms. Margaret and David, deepest sympathy to you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Debbie”
“Margaret and family,Our thoughts and prayers to you and the family. “
“Margaret Ann and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. We are going to miss Robert. He always had something funny to say when we met him. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Son and Elaine (Adams) Wood”
“Please know the family is in our hearts and prayers for God to grant you peace and healing at this sorrowful time. He will be sorely missed. Please call if you need anything at all, anything. Love you all.”
“Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you have friends and a great support group with the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood VFD.”
“David, you and your family are in our Thoughts & Prayers.”
“To the Readmond family thoughts and prayers to all. What a nice man he was, Just remember the memories they will keep you going something nobody can take away. The good times you shared with your grandfather will get you though the days ahead. Take care because he would have wanted that,now you have the Guardian Angel with you each and every step you take. “
“To the readmond family, so sorry for your familys loss. Tootie was a great man and will be missed”
“Sending Love…”
“We are so sorry for your loss. God be with you and peace to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will surely be missed. “
“Margaret Ann and Family, Sending my sympathy and prayers.”
“Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now. May Tootie rest in peace. “
“I`m so sorry to hear of Tooties passing. He was a wonderful man and a mentor to me when I worked for SMECO. I think of him often and he will be missed. I offer my deepest, sincerest sympathy to the Readmond family.”
“To the Readmond family I am very sorry for your loss.”
“Margaret and family…so sorry for your loss; Tootie was a wonderful co-worker and dedicated employee. He will be missed.”
“So sorry to hear this news today! Thoughts and prayers from our house to yours!”
“Dear Margaret Ann & David. So sorry to hear of Tootie’s passing. He has certainly been a good man to Mom since day passed away 5 years ago. He could fix anything and was always willing to help. I will always remember him fondly with that big smile on his face, just like the picture you used for his obituary. “
“So sorry for your loss prayers too the readmond family.”
“My prayers & sympathy goes to all the family May the Peace of the Lord be with all of you in this most sorrowful time “
“Ms. Margaret Ann and Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. All Mr. Roberts friends and second family at Chaney Physical Therapy send prayers and our love to you.”
“May you find peace and comfort. He was always available and willing to help others.”
“Margaret Ann & David thinking of you both and will keep you in our prayers Will miss our meetings in Walmart we would stand there and talk like there was no one else in there shopping Please let us know if there is anything we can do May he rest in peace”
“So sorry to hear about Robert. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.”
“Margaret Ann, David and the Readmond family–I am very sorry for your loss. So many memories of good times at ‘the pool’. Tootie was always able and willing to help anyone–an all around good person. I remember how supportive he was to Cyrilla and Mrs. Beck after Joe passed. He will be sorely missed in our community–a friend to everyone. Know that your friends are thinking of you and keeping you close in prayer. “
“David and family, my deepest condolences on your loss.”
“To the family of Tootie; My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time. May God bless you all.”
“Mrs. Readmond and David I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Readmond was the nicest man. I am going to miss him very much. He has been part of our family for my whole life. He is a peace now, no more suffering or pain. Just remember all the good times you had with him. May God be with you Mrs. Readmond and David. Love you both. If you need anything let us know. RIP Mr. Readmond. “
“Margaret and David I wish you much comfort,and many happy memories of him to get through this difficult time.My thoughts prayers are with you and your family.”
“Margaret Ann, David and family….How very sorry I am to learn of Tootie’s passing…He and I worked together for many years and he was a great friend, mentor and very kind person. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and genuinely cared about people. He will be greatly missed and I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless.”
“I’m so sorry margaret call me if you need anything “
“Tootie, you will be sorely missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Margaret. “