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Albert McClay Obituary
BERLIN-Albert Edward McClay, 75, of Berlin passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at his residence. Born in Wilmington, 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 Saturday, Dec. 28, 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 and 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. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
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Jim & Susan Glenn
December 24, 2013
Ed will be missed! Love and prayers to the family!
Nancy Satterfield
December 23, 2013
My sincere condolences to the entire family. May Gods Love lift and carry you all through these difficult times .
Ed & Diane Knuckles
December 23, 2013
The other Ed and I will miss Ed greatly. He had a quick smile, a quick wit and just the right amount of mischief. He was a great & treasured friend. I'm sure Mr Blue was howling a greeting to him! Rest in peace dear friend and catch the big fish!
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