Thomas Jack Woodburn
December 21, 1943 ~ September 16, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM in Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
Visitation:
A visitation will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5 - 8 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.
Thomas Jack Woodburn, 64, of Mechanicsville, MD died September 16, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. He was born December 21, 1943 in St. Mary’s City, MD to the late Richard Martin and Beatrice Marie Norris Woodburn. He was the loving husband of Ellen Carolyn Dixon Woodburn whom he married in St. Mary’s County on October 13, 1982. He was the devoted father of Thomas J. Woodburn, Jr and his wife Wendy of Carlsbad, CA, Todd Michael Woodburn of San Diego, CA and Carole Denise Guy and her husband James of Mechanicsville, MD. He is also survived by his siblings Mildred A. Holeck, Frances M. Mozick and her husband Peter and Theresa D. Cusic all of Leonardtown, MD, Joseph F. Woodburn and his wife Phyllis of FL, Betty S. Seligman of SC, Norris E. Woodburn and his wife Wanda of Kinsale, VA, Mary E. Woodburn of California, MD and Patricia A. Adams of California, MD as well as four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings Richard M. Woodburn, Jr, Mary Adele Mattingly, William G. Woodburn and Charles B. Woodburn, Sr. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and graduate of St. Michaels High School, Class of 1962. He served in the United States Army for two years from April 16, 1965 to March of 1967, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He also was the President of Quality Transfer Company, Inc., Lexington Park, MD for 31 years and enjoyed fishing and boating. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Chamber of Commerce and an honorary member of the Havre De Grace Museum. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, with Prayers being said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Kyle Guy, Austin Samblanet, Robert Woodburn and Richard Cusic. Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and/or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 527, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“My condolences to Carolyn and your Family.I was shocked to hear of Jack’s passing. I can remember when I had no family here and you and Jack stood for me and when Jack gave me away to my husband Donnie.You were like my dad Jack and I will always remember and love you for that. I know you are in Heaven now and an Angel looking down on us. Our thought’s and prayer’s are with you and your family. We will all see each other again. May God Bless you.God say’s it is time for you to come home Jack, he has a plan for you.”
“Dear Carolyn and Family, Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be greatly missed! Especially at the moving business.If you need anything lets us know. Your family will be in our prayers.”
“Carolyn & Family, My heart goes out 2 U in this time of sorrow! I know Jack will truely b missed by his loved 1’s & all who knew him! He was 1 of a kind! Eversince Dad (Larry Combs) died I used 2 tease him & call him Daddy Jack! I will never 4get his laugh! God Bless!”
“the family has my deepest sympathy. “
“Carolyn my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always hold close to my heart fond memories of Jack, he will be greatly missed. “
“Dear Carolyn & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He was a good man with a big heart! I will never forget his stories that he would tell my mom and I while sitting in his office. He could always make us laugh even on our bad days at work. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.”
“”Carolyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I was sad to hear of Jacks passing. I know this is going to be a very difficult time in your life. Please take care of yourself”
“Carolyn and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We will miss seeing him whenever we come home to visit. We love you and will always have you in our prayers.”
“Carolyn and Family, the Elliott and Clements families send our condolences. Jack was a wonderful friend to our father when he was at the nursing home. His kindness to our father will never be forgotten.”
“Carolyn and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He had a Heart as Big as the Man he was. He will truely be missed by our Family. Uncle Jack, may you rest in peace and God Bless You!”
“Carolyn & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack will be missed by many who knew him and I will miss they way he always had something to say to make me laugh. My deepest sympathy.”
“Carolyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I was sadden to hear of Jacks passing. I know this is going to be a very difficult time in your life, and if you need anything don’t hesitate to contact me. “
“Carolyn & family, Jack touched a lot of lives and will be missed greatly. Anyone who knew Jack will miss his laugh and his teasing most of all. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this tough time. “
“Dear Todd, my deepest condolences to you and your family. So sorry to hear about your loss.”
“I was so sorry to hear the passing of a great friend,I will always remember him. My prayers and thoughts are with you. “
“We were so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you . “
“My prayers are with you and your family. “
“Dear Carolyn and family,Jack was a great friend and a wonderful person to know!! He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers!!”
“I NEVER MET JACK, BUT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH HIM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND JACK WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO ASSIST. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN(RIP)… “
“Carolyn & Family, I am very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He knew how to make many people laugh. He loved to joke around. What a wonderful sense humor and such a kind person. He will be missed by so many people.”
“I’m going to miss you, you would always talk to me and you were like my best friend, now I don’t know who I’m gonna talk to. Rest in Peace. I Love You.”
“Dear Tom & Todd, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Although words can do so little, we want you to know that you have our deepest sympathy.”
“Todd and Tom, my prayers go to the living who must adjust to their loss. God bless.”
“Mrs. Woodburn, our deepest sympanthy to you and your family in this time of sorrow and sadness. We are forever grateful for Mr. Woodburns kindness to our family. Gary is very proud to have known and worked with such a great man as JACK WOODBURN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS.”
“Gentle Jack was like the dad, brother, and true friend to many who knew him, he not only impacted many lives but his kindness, humor, and wisdom remained in your heart always, he lived by the golden rule and integrity, and reminded us all how to give n lend a helping hand to our neighbor expecting nothing in return…Carolyn, may GOD’s mercy n grace hold n carry you thru all your days…Thank you both for your unconditional love! “
“Carolyn, Jack will be truly missed. I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with him everyday, he is a wonderful man great person. He was always good to me and there when I needed anything. You both are the best!”
“Carolyn, Jack was a great man and will be missed by many..I have worked for you & Jack for 9 years and you two have been the greatest to me. I will always remember Jack’s jokes that he would tell. My sympathy is with you.”
“Jack has always been very helpful to us over the years. Dave will be lost without him around. If you ever need anything you can always call on us. God bless “
“Carolyn and Family, It is difficult for me to accept that a man such as Jack is gone. His quick wit and sense of humor are some of the fondest memories I have of my time spent working with Jack. He will be missed by so many people.”
“Carolyn and family, I’m the daughter of Jack’s oldest brother Dick. Since I’ve been in Missouri for almost 40 years I’ve not visited with your family for years. Mary told me about Jack’s passing and I send my deepest sympathy to the entire family.May God’s love be with you and help cope with your loss of husband and father. Take care Love, Linda May”
“Condolences to Jack’s family. Pat, so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jean Stansbury Winslow GMHS Class of 63 “
“Carolyn, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Jack was one of a kind and will be sincerely missed by many of us. I will always have many fond memories of all the years I have known Jack and the way he would cheer up our day with his wit and humor.”