George Mattingly Beavan, 80, of Pomfret, MD and formerly of St. Mary's County, died February 28, 2009 at his residence. Born October 8, 1928 in Beavue, MD (Medley's Neck, MD), he was the son of the late Bernard Stanton and Lillian Catherine Mattingly Beavan.

He was the loving husband of Mary Zeller Beavan whom he married on February 6, 1951 in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD.

He is also survived by his daughter; Catherine Elizabeth Jager of Pomfret, MD, siblings; Loretta B. Norris and Bernard F. Beavan, both of Leonardtown, MD.

He was preceded in death by his brother James B. Beavan, Stanton Beavan and Ann R. Bowman.

George was an equipment supervisor for the Maryland State Highway Administration for 32 years (1951-1983), retiring on April 1, 1983. He served in the Maryland National Guard for nine years (1948-1957) and was a Master Sergeant, Company B, 121st Engineering Battalion at the Leonardtown Armory. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, raising flowers, shrubbery, landscaping and yard work. He was also a recreational bird watcher.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Bernard S. Beavan (Bernie's son), George Beavan (GMB's nephew), Rick Jager (son-in-law), Gregory Copado, Francis Shepherd and David Bowman (nephew). Knights of Columbus will be honorary pallbearers.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.