Constance M. Wolcott

Constance M. Wolcott, 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the Palliative Care Unit of Easton Memorial Hospital with her husband at her side. Connie was born on January 12, 1955, in Easton, MD, the daughter of the late James Paul Meredith and Betty Jane Meredith. She attended elementary school in Centreville and graduated from the Gunston School in 1973. She received her A.A. degree from Chesapeake College in 1975 and graduated from Briarcliff College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1977. After a brief stint in the retail business, she found her true calling as a teacher in the Caroline County Schools system. She taught at the elementary level for several years and was recognized by the Caroline County Council of PTA’s as Teacher of the Year in 1994. As a result of her talent she served two years as a MSPAP Teacher Specialist and then transferred to Lockerman Middle School where she would share her love of history with countless 8th grade students who loved and admired her. She was recognized by her peers and anyone who knew her for her work ethic, her dedication to whatever she was doing and being the person you went to if you needed something done. It was also understood that you would get an opinion on the right way to get things done and she was loved all the more for her honesty. Connie was introduced by a mutual friend to David Wolcott who immediately fell haplessly, hopelessly and joyfully in love with her. They were married Sept. 29, 1979, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Centreville, MD. They eventually made their home in Denton where she resided until the time of her death. Connie and David did absolutely everything together and as he became involved in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks she did also. She at first was a member of the Ladies of the Elks and given her penchant for organization and full involvement in everything she was soon serving as Vice President. In 1995, the Elks were given the opportunity to admit women, and she was initiated into Easton Lodge #1622 on February 26, 2004. Connie of course was not content to just sit when she knew that things needed to be fixed and it was not long before she became involved in the leadership of the Lodge serving in several leadership positions as an officer. Connie served as Exalted Ruler of Easton Lodge for the years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 and was currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Grand Lodge of the Elks recognized her leadership abilities, and she was appointed District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the Southeast District for the year 2013-2014. She was also very proud of currently serving the Maryland, Delaware, and District of Columbia Elks Association as its First Lady as her husband David served as its President. They were privileged to make countless friends throughout the Association and the country by their involvement in the Elks, and she and David enjoyed all of their trips to various parts of the United States to attend conventions and meetings. Connie’s passing will be felt by many. Connie is survived by her husband, David, who will cherish her memory forever; her mother, Betty Jane Meredith; a brother, Jim Meredith (Sharon); sister-in-law, Molly Starkey; nieces, Jami Shafer and Andria Starkey; nephew, Adam Starkey; and her most special and loved friends, Angie Shamp and Ria Cunfer. She was predeceased by her father, James Paul Meredith. Services will be held at Easton Lodge #1622 Saturday, May 9, at 12 p.m. and the family will greet friends beginning at 11 a.m. As part of the service the Past State Presidents of the MD, DE, DC Elks Association will conduct an Elks Memorial Service. Following the service, a remembrance and celebration of everything that Connie was will be held at the Lodge. Burial will be private. In honor of Connie’s dedication to education, a scholarship will be started in her name for a student interested in a teaching career, particularly history. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Constance Wolcott Scholarship Fund, Easton Lodge #1622, 502 Dutchmans Lane, Easton, MD 21601-3322.

Constance M. Wolcott

January 12, 1955 - April 22, 2015