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Oliver McQuay

1936 - 2021

Oliver McQuay obituary, 1936-2021, Glen Burnie, MD

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

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Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home - Glen Burnie

421 Crain Highway, S.E.

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Oliver McQuay Obituary

Oliver McQuay passed on September 2, 2021. He was born to Walter and Carrie McQuay on September 3, 1936, in Baltimore. Long time resident of Glen Burnie. Oliver was the fun-loving Dad to Terry McFarland and Larry McQuay and Husband of 63 years to Carol. He enjoyed the company and gathering of family and friends, fishing, crabbing, flea markets, creating backyard ponds and raising pond plants. Oliver learned plumbing early out of high school and later had a career as a Stationary Engineer retiring from Esskay and again from service to the State of Maryland in Jessup. He was a member of Glen Burnie United Methodist Church. He was one of five children. Preceded in death by his brother Walt McQuay, Sisters Eileen Reed, Teddy Dale and survived by his younger sister Pat Nieberline. He will be missed by surviving and loving family members, wife Carol, daughter Terry McFarland, (Will) and son Larry McQuay (Lori). Loving Brother in-law Tom Reed, nieces and nephews. He was the Grandfather to Alison Gerdes (Michael), Bryan McFarland (Catherine) and Christian McQuay. Great Grandfather of Reagan Gerdes. Funeral details at KIRKLEYRUDDICKFUNERALHOME.COM

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Sep. 4, 2021.

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Robert Bond

September 6, 2021

I have known Mr. Oliver (Mr. Oh to me) my entire life. Living next door as a preschooler, He taught me about Ant Farms and raising frogs from tadpoles. Over the years, he made his backyard a menagerie where even the elusive hummingbirds and migratory birds knew where he lived. There was even a Great Horned Owl that could be heard at night. I will miss seeing him in the yard, always tending to his ponds and plants. His passing truly is the end of an era for me. God Bless You Mr. Oh.

Brenda Haddaway Woolman

September 4, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. Do not remember much of Oliver, but used to spend time with Uncle Walt and Aunt Carrie. Patty was a teen at that time and Waltie and I were around 11 or 12. I remember Oliver stopping by to visit with them. I know he was a good man, cause he came from 2 of the best

BRIAN CAYER

September 4, 2021

I have fond memories of Oliver from way back when we all got together and played Baseball, he was a great guy, prayers for the family, RIP Oliver.

Pamela Monetti

September 3, 2021

Oliver was a tenderhearted and gentle man. He loved Carol, his children, and grandchildren. He was a man of faith who loved the Lord. I will always remember hearing the stories of the little chipmunk eating out of his hand, and felt his deep sadness when the little chipmunk died. I will dearly miss him and his funny stories, but I have full confidence he is with our Heavenly Father.

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