Theodore Richard "Teddy" Wathen
June 21, 1935 ~ June 12, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon George L’Heureux officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Theodore “Teddy” Richard Wathen, 77, of Leonardtown, MD passed away at his home on June 12, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Teddy was the son of the late John Richard and Mary Thelma Tippett Wathen. He is survived by his longtime companion Carlene Insley, siblings; Kenneth L. Wathen of Leonardtown, MD, Judith W. DiGiovanni of Port Tobacco, MD., and his devoted nieces and nephews. Teddy graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1953 and was a farmer, retiring in 1995. Teddy was a lifetime member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and a longtime Country and Bluegrass Musician. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon George L’Heureux officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Kenny and Judy: I remember Teddy playing music, especially the bass. There wasn’t a time when we would run into him, wherever, that he didn’t smile and stop to talk with him. He always made me laugh a little, with his jokes. He is at peace now. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care. If you need anything, let us know. “
“Kenny & Judy and all of the Wathen Family I am so sorry for youe lost may Teddy Rest In peace.”
“Judy and Wathen family So sorry to read of Teddy’s death. He has suffered for so long. We will keep you in our prayers. See you soon. Clements and Mary Helen”
“I always loved the many times that Teddy would come over to my parents’ house (John and Dolores Lynch) and play music. Between his amazing talent and funny stories, all of us kids loved Teddy’s visits. He was truly a kind and wonderful man, and I know my parents and all Teddy’s family and friends will miss him so much. Certain people you will never forget–and Teddy is one of them. May he rest in peace.”
“Teddy, we will miss you so much. We had so many wonderful times together–playing music and telling stories. We go back a long way, and as you used to say, you were going to bring over the adoption papers! You were our dearest friend and we sincerely loved you. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Heaven has a new, bright star! “
“Prayers and sympathy.”
“OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYER ARE FOR THE FAMILY. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.”
“Teddy was a True Country Boy. He always had an opinion and would not hesitate to give it to you. I will miss our chats. May God Bless and Keep you as you join those that are waiting for you.”
“My deepest sympathy to Teddy’s family. May he RIP.”
“To the Wathen Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“When we think of Teddy, we think of violin and bass music. Plus,of course a dedicated firefighter. Our thoughts and prayers are with Teddy’s family. Francis and Dorothy Russell”
“Simply one of the best…rest in peace ol’ friend…sincerely,”
“The members of Bay District would like to offer our condolences to Teddy’s family and the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Teddy was a real man and in his youth a hell of a firefighter. God has a special place for firefighters in his kingdom of heaven and Teddy joins some good people who have passed before him. May he rest in peace. “
“I know Teddy, and my dad, Moakley, are in heaven operating the “Little Dipper in the Sky”. Thanks for the memories.”
“Dear Judy, I was so sorry to hear about Teddy’s Passing. May the memories you shared with him help you through the difficult days to come.”
“I’m totaly lost for words. Cannot believe my “old” friend is gone…but will never to be forgotten. R.I.P. Teddy.”
“My sympathy to Teddy’s family. May he rest in peace.”
“Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Wathen family. Teddy was a wonderful person and a awesome musician, we will surely miss him as will many others.”
“Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time! May he rest in peace! Tommy and Rose Goldsborough “
“My thoughts and prayers to the Wathen family.”
“Teddy was such a nice man and a “character’ of the best kind. I so enjoyed when he would visit my mom and dad “John and Dolores Lynch”. We would laugh at his funny stories and loved when he would pick up the guitar or banjo and play along with my dad. Teddy has earned a resting place in Heaven..Heaven has a new musician!”
“Sorry to see you gone, Big Boy. We’ve had many good times together. You are one of the good guys! Heaven’s waiting for you.”
“Kenny, Judy Di, Julie, Chet, Mitch and Carlene…Words will never express the wonderful person that I know Teddy Wathen was. I have known him since I was a little boy, 2 years old, and all the family. Teddy tried to convince everyone how obstinate, anti-social, anti everything he was…but it didn’t work. He let his guard down more than once. Actions will always speak louder than words and Teddy’s actions certainly were him. When I broke my neck and was in the hospital for months, Teddy either came, called or wrote me notes. When I got home, he drove me more times than I can remember to the firehouse, therapy, doctors, wherever I needed to go and would not accept anything for it. More than once, we came home at midnight or later in snow storms and would just laugh and carry on. As neighbors, we shared gossip, beer, sometimes something stronger, and a bond that was formed in the fire department. I will miss dropping by the house for a visit, a drink, and plowing him out when it snowed. Teddy, all of us have our faults, and you did too. That being said, there is no friend more true than you. Thick, thin, agree or disagree, you were a friend to many of us. Your stories, your friendship and your legend will live on for many, many years. I am proud to call you my friend and I will miss my friend. Oh, and by the way Teddy, we know you are there, wherever there is so, knock off the storms, would ya? “
“God bless Teddy, he is free of his pain. The “Bacca Patch Playboys” are having a party tonight!”
“Judy, Kenny and Family: we are very saddened to hear of Teddy’s passing. Through the years I’ve loved listening to Dad tell stories about growing up with Teddy. As I grew up I was lucky to be around Teddy enough to see just how great of a person he truly was. He will be be missed by all of his family, friends and fellow fireman. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.”
“Went to school with Teddy at SMA many years ago. I don’t care where we were when we ran into each other, he always had time to talk a bit. May he rest in peace. My sincere sympathy to all the Wathen family. With thoughts and prayers……”
“Judy & Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Know that Teddy is at peace.”
“”To the wathen family, Teddy will sure be missed, a very good friend of our’s may he rest in peace.”
“Our sincerest sympathy to the Wathen family. Teddy was a great man and will be missed alot. May you be comforted by the many friedns that he had in the fire service. “
“Kenny., So sorry to hear of your brother passing. May he rest in peace and Gods Blessing on you and your family. My prayers and condolences are with you. Louis”
“”OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYER ARE FOR THE FAMILY”.”
“To the Wathen Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”Teddy, we think of violin and bass music and ejoyed working with you as firefighter “
“I am so very sorry to read this. I spent many weekends listening to his music while tending bar. He was always such a kind man and a gentleman. I am certain there will be beautiful music in Heaven tonight.”
“To all, This is a loss to our county and town. Teddy was a wonderful man and friend. Teddy now go play that “Bluegrass music” with my Daddy(Mac) my step-dad Frank Necessary, just like days of old! We will see you “all” again. With love….”
“I spent many an hour listening to Teddy and my father trying to solve all the world’s problems. My father always spoke highly of Teddy. Another good man has left us. Rest in Peace. Sorry for you loss.”
“Sending our love and deepest sympathy to the entire Wathen family. “
“As a past probationary member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department My Deepest thoughts and prayers go to the family of Teddy. I remember the ole talks he and I used to have. He brought me up when I was down. I am deeply saddened by the loss of Teddy. However I knew he was in pain all the time. I feel like I have lost a family member as well. The Brotherhood tag never expires. I just hope that he is having the time of his life up in Heaven. If anyone needs to talk to me my number is 763-684-9325. Once again my deepest thoughts and prayers to the Department, friends, and family to Teddy. “
“A fine musician, a dedicated volunteer and a fine friend. He will be missed by everyone who life he touched.”
“To the Wathen Family with deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Sorry to hear of Teddy’s passing. He was a devoted firefighter and an exceptional musician. My condolencea to the family”
“RIP Teddy! and may the heavens know that they now have the best Bass Player ever to play for them. “