Carroll R. Kearns

CARROLL R. KEARNS (Age 88)  
Of Frederick, MD, died October 1, 2010 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was born October 4, 1921 in Monongah, West Virginia. His life was full and his accomplishments were many. After his military service in WWII, he attained a Master's degree in Education in 1949. He continued his career in various capacities of education as a teacher, football coach, Assistant Principal, Principal in Montgomery County until his retirement in 1979.Mr. Kearns was active with the city of Gaithersburg, MD from 1970 - 1998 where he resided 50 years. He was a city councilman, served on the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and the Gaithersburg/Washington Grove Fire Board. He was awarded "Outstanding Citizen" in 1998. An active member of Epworth Methodist Church since 1958, he co-sponsored and created the pre-school program. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years. His kindness, love and generosity will be missed. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean; his son, Bill Kearns; daughter, Janet Foley; two grandsons, two great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Joanne Colbert; brother, Bruce Davis; and his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Lyndon Kearns.Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Homewood at Crumland Farms, 7407 Willow Road, Frederick, Maryland 21702.Contributions may be made in honor of Carroll Kearns to the Gaithersburg/Washington Grove Fire Department Volunteer Fireman's Fund, 801 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20879 or the Homewood Foundation Benevolent Fund, Frederick, MD.