K. Louise Fitzgerald

K. Louise Fitzgerald of Easton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at William Hill Manor, Easton. She was 92. Born March 9, 1914 in Easton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora Morris Callahan. She spent most of her life in Easton and Talbot County. She was a devout Roman Catholic and an active member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. On May 23, 1942, she married Patrick Joseph Fitzgerald and after living in Norwood, PA, for a short period of time, they returned to Easton. Louise worked in retail for many years in the town of Easton and is most notably remembered as being the shoe department manager for Atkinson’s Dept. Store for many years, as well as Store Manager for R.E. Powell and in her later years, a salesperson for Hess Apparel. Mr. Fitzgerald died May 31, 1980. She was very active in the community. On May 21, 1979, she was sworn in as Ward 1 Council Woman for the Town of Easton where she served three four-year terms, being re-elected in 1983 and 1987. She was appointed a member of the Easton Fire Board on June 4, 1979, and served in that capacity during her 12 year tenure on the Town Council. An active member of the E.E. Streets Post #5118 V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Easton, she spent many volunteer hours and held many offices, including the office of president several times. She was noted for her activities with local youth through the auxiliary’s Voice of Democracy Program. She was also an active member and officer in the District MD V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably, she participated in the Maryland State V.F.W. ladies organization where she progressed through the chairs and served as President from 1986-1987. She also served on several national level committees. She was a member of the BPO Easton Elks Lodge #1622 Ladies Auxiliary where she served as President in 1983-1984 and 1994-1995. Mrs. Fitzgerald is survived by her son, Charles Fitzgerald, and his wife Nancy of Easton; her daughter, Maureen Ryan and her husband Harry of Estero, FL; and her grandson and best friend, Patrick Fitzgerald of Easton. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated for Mrs. Fitzgerald on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Easton. Friends may call on Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery, Easton, MD. Memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Building Fund, 7906 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.