On Sunday, May 31, 2015, Charlotte Spalding Frere, 89, wife of Charles R. Frere, Sr. of Bel Alton, MD, passed away after a brief illness. Born on November 9, 1925 in Drayden, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles Harry Spalding and the late Mary Violet Tippett Spalding. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Mary Catherine Rice, Margaret Shymansky, Christine Hough, and Helen Reynolds; brothers, Henry Spalding, John C. Spalding and Thomas Spalding; and son-in-law, William A. Toombs, DDS.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Charles R. Frere, Jr. (Diane), Mary Kaye Frere Toombs, Joseph Larry Frere, Thomas Keith Frere (Tae), and Pamela A. Frere; her sister, Mary L. Wise; six grandchildren; five great-granddaughters; and a number of in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Charlotte graduated from Glasva High School, and was proud of the track and field medals she received there. Upon graduation she worked for the FBI as a fingerprint specialist. She later worked for and retired from the Charles County School System having worked in several elementary schools.

She loved to travel with her husband and family, and loved playing the card game pitch. She was also known for her home made eggnog and stuffed ham, and lovingly passed her recipes on to keep the tradition alive.

As an active member of St. Ignatius, Chapel Point parish, Charlotte volunteered many hours on various efforts; she was also a member of the Gray Ladies, a volunteer organization at Physicians Memorial Hospital. Charlotte was a life member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Neale.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with prayers at 6:00 pm, officiated by Fr. Thomas Clifford. Burial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10:00 am. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Chapel Point. Interment will follow.

Pallbearers will be her grandchildren Rick, Brian, Eric, Kelly, Brandon and Allen Frere. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews Francis Reynolds, Ronald Reynolds and Charles "Bubba" Spalding. Donations may be made to Carmel of Port Tobacco or the Charles County Hospice. Arrangements provided by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.