Edward Athey

Edward M. Athey of Chestertown, MD died on Thursday, May 20, 2004 in his home. He was 58. Born in Hagerstown, MD on July 25, 1945, he was the son of Edward L. Athey of Chestertown, MD and the late Rachel Lovell Athey who predeceased him in 1992. He is also survived by his mother in law, Margaret McCorkel Athey. Mr. Athey was a 1963 graduate of Chestertown High School, attended Washington College, graduated with a B.A. Degree from Catawba College in 1968, and received a Masters of Education from Western Maryland College in 1972. On June 29, 1968 he married Catherine L. McCorkel. In 1974 he joined FAM&M Insurance Inc. where he later served as the President and CEO. Mr. Athey served as Judge of the Orphans Court for Kent County and on the board of directors for Chesapeake Bank & Trust, Chestertown Bank, Kent and Queen Anne’s Hospital, and Boose Aluminum Foundry, Inc. in Pennsylvania. He was a past president of Chester River Yacht and Country Club, Washington College Alumni Association, and the Chestertown Optimist Club. He was a member of Chestertown Lions Club, Kent County Chamber of Commerce, Chestertown Planning and Zoning, Board of Visitors and Governors of Washington College, and Kent County Economic Development Committee. Mr. Athey also was a teacher, coach, and guidance counselor with Kent County Public Schools. He was a sports fan, enjoyed golf, reading, numerous outdoor activities, and his grandchildren. He is also survived by two daughters, Carolyn Athey Harms and her husband, Kevin of Brielle, NJ and Lisa Athey of Annapolis, MD; a brother, Ron Athey and his wife, Julie; a sister, Pat Athey Grieb and her husband, Patrick, all of Chestertown, MD; grandchildren, Logan, Jenna, and Paige along with nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at Washington College in Martha Washington Square. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Kent and Queen Anne’s Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 126, Chestertown, MD 21620, Kent Hospice Foundation, 100 Brown St., Chestertown, MD 21620, Washington College Development Department, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown, MD 21620, Chester River Hospital Center, 100 Brown St., Chestertown, MD 21620, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 711, Chestertown, MD 21620, or to the Charity of your choice. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD.