Philip Donald Bassford, Jr. 52 of Hollywood, MD passed away December 3, 2010, at the Hospice House, in Callaway, MD. Born February 18, 1958 in St. Mary's Hospital Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Philip Donald Bassford, Sr. whom preceded him in death and Mary Louise Bassford of Hollywood, MD.

Donnie is survived by Cathy Bassford whom he was formerly married to and has remained friends with and step children; Chris Hammett (Shelly) of Hollywood MD and Tammy Owen (Robbie) of Mechanicsville, MD, siblings; Janice Dixon, Terry Derby, Debbie Fenstermaker and Kristi Kovich all of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by step grandchildren; Jessica White, Kayleen Owen and Dylan Owen.

Donnie graduated from Chopticon High School, he was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and worked for Taylor Plumbing & Electric, Inc. as a Plumber and has been self employed for thirty six years. Donnie loved fishing, crabbing, playing horseshoes, watching the Redskins and having lunch and dinner with his family.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM by Deacon Lou Koeniger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday December 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Hammett, Freddie Fenstermaker, Chris Derby, Jamey Bassford, Michael Curley and Mike Derby. Honorary Pallbearers will be Corey Dennee, Brandon Dennee, Ricky Goldsmith, Melissa Curley, Jenny Pierce and Amy Derby.

Contributions in memory of "Donnie" can be made to Hospice of St. Mary's. P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the St. John's Building Fund, 43950 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.