James Cornelius Fenwick, 68, of Ridge, MD died February 3, 2008 in Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, MD.

Born March 7, 1939 in Pearson, MD, he was the son of the late Ambrose L. and Bertha Mae Taylor Fenwick.

James received his formal education from both Cardinal Gibbons High School in Ridge, MD, and Jarboesville School in Lexington Park, MD. He accepted a position at Jean Springer Exxon as a gas attendant. He later united in holy matrimony on May 29, 1965 to his long time sweetheart Vera Delores Berry. James was employed for over forty years with the Prince George's County School Board as a building equipment engineer where he received countless awards. Among these awards were two certificates for outstanding performance and a certificate of appreciation. James was a loyal and dedicated member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. He was supportive and involved with all church activities. James enjoyed singing, long walks, family affairs, gardening, restoration of antique automobiles, watching a good hardball game, caring for his four legged best friend Pooch, and blowing his saxophone.

He is survived by his wife, Vera Fenwick of Forestville, MD, three daughters, Faye P. Butler of Lexington Park, MD, Roslyn C. Fenwick, and Ulinda D. Fenwick of Forestville, MD, four grandchildren, three brothers, Ambrose L. Fenwick, Charles G. Fenwick, and William A. Fenwick all of Lexington Park, MD, one sister, Mae L. Howell of St. Inigoes, MD, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Fenwick's Life Celebration on Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Ridge, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Damion Shadwell will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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