Daniel "Dan" Ignatius Hammett, 83, of Waldorf, MD formerly from St. Mary's County, MD passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 27, 2013. Born on May 1, 1930 in Park Hall, MD he was the son of the late Ignatius Abell and Ethel Marie Ridgell Hammett.

Daniel is survived by his loving wife Gertrude M. Hammett whom he married on February 27, 1954 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD.

Dan is survived by his children; Robert D Hammett (Joyce) of Waldorf, MD, Donald Hammett (Bonnie) of Shady Side, MD, Tammy Ashworth (Chris) of Waldorf, MD, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Siblings; Agnes Wathen,Evelyn Wathen, Jerome Hammett, Carney Hammett (Barbara), Cecilia Atkins (Ken), John Hammett (Kitty), Lou Guy, and David Hammett (Patty). Daniel is preceded in death by his siblings; Hayden Wathen, Woodrow Wathen, Doris and Robert Norris, Joyce Hammett, and Joe Matts.

Daniel served in the United State Army from January 18, 1951 to December 24, 1953, he was stationed in Germany for 27 months, and earned the Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Dan worked as a manager of an auto body shop, retiring on January 1, 2000.

He liked working in the yard, playing with his grandchildren, going to horse races, and casinos, playing the lottery; he loved the Redskins and Orioles.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Alian Colliou officiating and Father Charles Cortinovis Con Celebrating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Aaron Felton, Eric Hammett, Timothy Hammett, Jeff Farrell, Eddie Wathen, and Joey Wathen.

Contributions may be made to Stand up 2 cancer.org. and/or Hospice of Charles County 2505 Davis Road Waldorf, MD 20603. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.