Margaret M. Duke Frazier Stolmeier, 90, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away quietly surrounded by family on March 31, 2010 at St. Mary's Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.

Margaret was born December 31, 1919 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the daughter of Roland B. Duke and Mary L. Drury Duke. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell V. Frazier and the late Harry A. Stolmeier.

She is survived by her children Roland D. "Duke" Frazier (Ann) of Towson, MD, Walter F. "Walt" Frazier (Gerri) of Leonardtown, MD, Katherine "Kit" Pilkerton (Lawrence) of Leonardtown, MD, Margaret "Mickey" Bean (Charlie) of Hollywood, MD, Russell R. "Russ" Frazier (Marcie) of Ormond Beach, FL, Samuel J. "Sam" Frazier (Brenda) of Hollywood, MD, Marion J. "Will" Frazier (Carol) of Mechanicsville, MD, Andrew G. "Greg" Frazier (Nancy) of Warren, ME. She is survived by her siblings Eleanor Fearns of Leonardtown, MD, James S. Duke of Tall Timbers, MD, and Mary Angela Hicks, SCN of Nazareth, KY. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Samuel David Frazier and her siblings, Roland Duke Jr., Benedict Duke, George C. Duke, Walter Francis Duke, and Betty Wise Lashley.

Margaret was very proud to be a life long resident of St. Mary's County. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy and the Washington School for Secretaries. She worked at Duke and Frazier Construction and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station from which she retired, all the while raising a large and loving family. Following her retirement, Margaret led an extremely active life. She directed the St. Aloysius Catholic Church choir for over 35 years. She was a member of the Senior Vibes and the Sweet Adeline's. Some of her many loves were volunteering at the Senior Center, traveling, dancing and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and antiquing, where she acquired an extensive collection of flow blue china.

Family will receive friends for Margaret's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow in Old St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Margaret's six surviving sons.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Charity, P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY 40048 or the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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