Rachael Quade Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachael Quade of Bushwood, Maryland, who passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur M. Wathen and Mary Effie Lacey Wathen; her husband Joseph Franklin Quade "Frank"; her daughter Shirley Jackson; her siblings, Edith Roehs, Marie Miller, Lawrence Wathen, Richard Wathen and Donald Wathen; and her grandsons, Joseph "Joey" Quade III, Joshua Gass and Christopher Sheppard.
She is survived by: her children, Delores Wong, Joseph Quade II (Rhonda), Michael Quade, David Quade (Janie), Gary Quade, Danny Quade, Mary Ellen Oliver (Johnny) and Pamela Gass (Robby); and her sister Bea Rippy. She is also survived by 9 children, 24 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home (41590 Fenwick St, Leonardtown, MD 20650). A prayer will be held on Monday, February 16th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (23070 Maddox Rd, Bushwood, MD 20618).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
