Alice M. Morgan Quade died peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on November 3, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown. She was a life-long business owner and community member in the 7th District. She was born in Bushwood on January 15, 1915, the second of four children born to the late Eugene and Cora Morgan, living her entire life in Bushwood. She attended Bluff Point and River Springs Schools.

Together with her husband George, they purchased what became Quade's Store at Bushwood in 1935, which is still in operation today. Alice (first with her husband; then son and daughter-in-law, George and Diane; and finally her grandson George III) watched the business of Quade's change from general merchandise brought in by steamboat, to a boat rental/general merchandise/snack bar establishment, and most recently, a restaurant/bar.

In recognition of her long service to the community, Alice received many awards, including Merchant of the Century, St. Mary's County's Woman of the Year, and many proclamations and commendations from state and local government officials.

Her life's loves were her family, her extended Quade's Store family and friends, and watching the sun set each day on the beautiful Wicomico River. Known as "Grandma" to many, she touched everyone who had the privilege of descending upon Bushwood Wharf over the last 75 years.

Alice is survived by her son George, Jr. and wife Diane; her daughter Eleanor Clarkson and husband Joe; grandchildren Susanne Bergling and husband Vince; Sara Vance and husband Mike; Sally Quade and Tim Cullins; George L. Quade, III and wife Jenn; Christa Jacobson and husband John; and Joseph E. Clarkson, Jr. and wife Stacey; great-grandchildren Matthew and Brian Tate; Wyatt and Henry Bowling; Madeline and Caleigh Bergling; Josie Jacobson; and Natalie, Kate and George L. Quade, IV; and many extended family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Quade, Sr.; sister Grace Moore and husband Tom; brother Eugene "Buck" Morgan and wife Lillian; brother Richard; and great-granddaughter Sophia.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 7, 2010, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., with prayers at 3:00 p.m., in the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Maryland. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m., in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, Maryland with Fr. Francis Early officiating; interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be George L. Quade, III, Joseph E. Clarkson, Jr., Dr. Garner D. Morgan, Eugene Morgan, Benton Burch, and Billy Farrell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Avenue, MD 20609, The Seventh District Optimist Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood, MD 20608 and/or Mother Catherine Spalding Catholic School, 38833 Chaptico Road, Helen, MD, 20635.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.