Donald Gordon Wathen Sr., "Poppy" passed away August 11th 2013 at this residence, in the care of Hospice. He was 71 year old. Donald was the son of the late Arthur Mitchell Wathen and Mary Effie Lacey Wathen.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mabel Marie Wathen. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Lawrence Wathen and Richard Wathen and his sister Marie Miller.

He is survived by his sisters Edith Roehs, Rachel Quade and Bea Rippy. His delightful children Donald Wathen Jr (Wendy). Wendy Wathen (Isom) and Bernie Wathen (Amanda). His brilliant grandchildren Zachary Walker (Jessica), Cory Wathen, Jordan Wathen, Keegan Van Pattan, Kayleigh Wathen and his first wonderful great granddaughter Marlee Sue Walker.

Donald retired from the Architect of the Capitol October 30th 2004 after working there for 27 years.

His interests consisted of playing and spoiling his dog companion Bubba. He liked gardening and watching birds. He also enjoyed watching Nascar and football with his family. However his greatest pleasure was being around his family and meeting his great granddaughter Marlee whom he adored.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 15. 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with Fr. Lawrence Young officiating. Interment will be private.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653-0339.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.