BERLIN–Albert Edward McClay, 75, of Berlin, passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at his residence. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Albert G. McClay and Kathryn Noack McClay.
“Eddie” worked for the District of Columbia as a traffic engineer for 30 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church and also the Methodist Men. He enjoyed fishing, camping and square dancing and was an avid Redskins and Orioles fan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Carole Francine Hebb McClay; three children, George Lentz of Titusville, Fla., Gregory Lentz and his wife, Cassie of Poolesville, Md. and Rebecca Lentz of Berlin; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a twin sister, Carole Meyer and her husband, John of Edgewater, Md.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald E. McClay; and a sister, Dorothy Gold.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Friendship United Methodist Church in Berlin with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Linda Ketterman Mariner will officiate.
Contributions may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802 or the Friendship U.M.C. Memorial Fund, c/o Lou Taylor, 12329 Vivian St., Bishopville, Md. 21813.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
“Eddie” worked for the District of Columbia as a traffic engineer for 30 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church and also the Methodist Men. He enjoyed fishing, camping and square dancing and was an avid Redskins and Orioles fan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Carole Francine Hebb McClay; three children, George Lentz of Titusville, Fla., Gregory Lentz and his wife, Cassie of Poolesville, Md. and Rebecca Lentz of Berlin; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a twin sister, Carole Meyer and her husband, John of Edgewater, Md.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald E. McClay; and a sister, Dorothy Gold.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Friendship United Methodist Church in Berlin with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Linda Ketterman Mariner will officiate.
Contributions may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802 or the Friendship U.M.C. Memorial Fund, c/o Lou Taylor, 12329 Vivian St., Bishopville, Md. 21813.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.