George A Mallet

GEORGE A. MALLET STEVENSVILLE, MD: George Albert Mallet of Stevensville, MD died Friday May 16, 2008 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. He was 87. Mr. Mallet was born on September 17, 1920 in Mons-En-Baroeil, France, the son of the late Albert Mallet and Fernande Beels Mallet. He attended high school in France, graduating class of 1934. Mr. Mallet began working at a local bakery, serving his apprenticeship to what would become a life-long career. In 1941, he enlisted in the French Navy and served under the Free French Force. He was well decorated by the British and the French Governments after participating in campaigns in Italy, Corsica, St. Tropez and D-Day. His ship was credited with sinking a U-boat supply ship in the Atlantic. In 1943, while his ship was in Philadelphia for repairs, he met his future wife June Dillehay. In 1945, he was honorably discharged and they moved to the United States the following year residing in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Mallet continued his trade of baking in Baltimore for Rabbai Bakery and later for Cakery Bakery from 1952 to 1968. In 1968, he began working with Giant Foods within the Anne Arundel County area. In 1978, they moved to Kent Island and Mr. Mallet retired from Giant food in 1984. He is an active member of the St. Christopher's Catholic Church where he is an affiliate of the Knights of Columbus Men's Club and served as an usher. He enjoys cooking, baking and vegetable gardening. Mr. Mallet's wife of 61 years, June, predeceased him in 2004. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon A. Mallet of Pasadena, MD; four siblings, Roger Mallet, Lucien Mallet, Marie Jean Heerd and Claudine Mareels; six grandchildren, Alan Lambert II, Casey Ryan, Rebecca Bonagura, Philip Marshner, Jr., Teresa Oswald and Joseph Oswald; six great grandchildren, Allison Lambert, Mallorie Lambert, Natalie Bonagura, Michael Bonagura, Anthony Bonagura and Jenna Ryan. He is also predeceased by two daughters, Denise Marshner and Marguerite Mallet. Funeral mass will be held 11AM on Wednesday May 21, 2008 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church 5319 Ocean Gateway Queenstown, MD 21658. A visitation will be held on Tuesday May 20, 2008 at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A. 106 Shamrock Road Chester, MD 21619 from 6PM to 8PM. Interment will be private. The family requests that memorial contributions: St. Christopher's Building Fund, P.O. Box 660, Chester, MD 21619. See www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

George A Mallet

September 17, 1920 - May 16, 2008