George Robert Aud, Sr., 85, of Lexington Park, MD, died peacefully at his home on July 31, 2009. He was born February 5, 1924 in Pearson, MD, now part of Patuxent River NAS. His parents were Irene Miles Aud and B.F. (Frankie) Aud.

He attended Little Flower School and graduated from St. Michael's High School. He married Mary Lillian Pilkerton at Holy Angel's Church on October 18, 1945. At 18, he ran a grocery/gas store in Valley Lee at Hobb's Corner. He owned businesses in Lexington Park from 1946 until he went into politics. He became a County Commissioner in 1966 and served a total of 16 years, 8 as President. He also worked at Aldridge Ford for over 40 years as a salesman.

He and his wife raised 6 children. He is survived by: Patricia A. Aud and her husband William Rutter, George R. Aud, Jr. and his wife Dee Aud, Joseph Allen Aud and his partner Robert Coons, Mary Diane Redmond and her husband Charles Redmond, Michael Miles Aud, and George Robert Aud III and his partner Chris Porter. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and pre-deceased by one, Jeffrey Leland Redmond.

He is survived by two sisters and one brother: Elizabeth Lee Hayden Lancaster, Mary Anne Lancaster and John Samuel Aud. His pre-deceased siblings include: Benjamin Francis Aud, Mary Hilda Weiland and Richard Aud.

Throughout his life and in many capacities, he loved serving the people of St. Mary's County. He enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and racetracks, and playing cards with his family and friends. He loved watching the Orioles and Redskins on TV, and he loved his steak rare.

The family will receive friends for George's Life Celebration at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 on Monday, August 3, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 4th at 11:00 a.m. Father Jack Kennealy, pastor of the church will be the celebrant. Internment will follow at the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews including: Steve Aud, Johnny Hayden, David Lancaster, Lanny Lancaster, Eddie Weiland, and Ken Wible. The Eulogy will be given by Ford Dean. Honorary pallbearers include: Gordon Aldridge, Louis Aldridge, Jr., Paul Joe Aldridge, Van Aldridge, Eddie Bailey, Ernie Bell, Richard Fritz, Bobby Gant, Larry Hills, Wayne Pettit, Leroy Thomas, Ralph Thomas, and Vernon Thomas.

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

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.