Alton Kersey of Solomons, Maryland passed away at his home on February 20, 2014 due to complications of Multiple Myeloma. He is preceded in death by his son Joseph Lore Kersey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Joann Lore, two daughters, Clare (Tim) Chisholm, Melissa (Mike) McCormick, a daughter in-law Shirley Kersey, and grandchildren.

Alton grew up in Colonial Heights, Virginia and graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1953. This is where he played baseball and basketball became a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, and met his lovely bride Joann Lore. Alton graduated, married, served in the Army and moved to Solomons, MD which became his home.

He became the manager of the JC Lore and Sons oyster house in 1962. In 1967 he took it upon himself to rebuild the historic Wm. B. Tennison which is now part of the Calvert Marine Museum. This taught him a lot about the love you must have to care for wooden boats. He continued to operate the packing and planting house until it closed in 1978.

Alton was one of the founders of the Calvert Marine Museum in 1970. He served on the Calvert County Planning Commission as it was his dream to see the Solomons Master Plan completed. Alton also loved the Waterman's Memorial on Solomons Island and was a fore runner for seeing this to attrition as well as obtaining funds for this which was erected in 1993.

He also helped to raise funds for the Town Clock in front of the Pavilion on Solomons Island.  Alton was also a Life Member and 1989 Past Commodore of the Solomons Island Yacht Club, a member of the Solomons Civic Association, a 50 + year member of the Masons and the Pa-Po Peake Shrine Club, he served in the Lion's Club, on the Democratic Central Committee, on the Calvert Memorial Hospital Board as well as the Board of Maryland National Bank throughout his years in Calvert County. He received the Democrat of the year award for opening and closing polls for 30 years.

Alton leaves behind many, many great friends and his loving family, a small island that he loved and his constant companions Casey and Jack.

The family will receive friends on Monday February 24, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Ln., Lusby, MD. A service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday February 25, 11:00 AM at Middleham Chapel Episcopal Parrish in the Great Hall, 10210 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 189, Solomons, MD 20688 or Middleham/St. Peter's Parish, PO Box 277, Lusby, MD 20657.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.