Captain Maurice Downey Dashiell Sr.

Captain Maurice D. Dashiell, Sr., aged 87, of Grasonville, MD, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2024, at GBMC in Towson, MD. Born on December 8, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, Maurice was the son of the late Thelma Downey Dashiell and the late Walter T. Dashiell, and the youngest of three children. He spent his formative years in Baltimore and Rock Hall, graduating from Patterson Park High School, where he played football and contributed to the team's victory in the M.S.A. Championship of 1954. In December 1957, Maurice wedded Blanche Wilhelmina Middleton, whom he had known since his youth in Rock Hall. Together, they nurtured two children, Sandy and Maury, in Lutherville, MD. Upon their children's graduation, they returned to their beloved Eastern Shore and settled in Grasonville, MD. During his teenage years, Maurice spent summers in Rock Hall which were marked by valuable lessons from his uncle, Splint Downey, who mentored him in fishing, crabbing, hunting, and life's broader teachings. Throughout his life, Maurice wore many hats, including serving as a referee for NCAA lacrosse and football, receiving recognition with the Maryland Board of Football Officials A. Paul Menton Memorial Award in 1979. His professional journey led him to Wahmann Manufacturing, a stainless steel company, in Timonium, MD, where he rose to the position of Vice-President before retiring. Post-retirement, Maurice earned his Captain’s License, indulging his passion for the water by operating fishing charters on the "Mary C. III" and "Miss Alex," as well as crabbing parties on the "Miss Brittany" and guiding waterfowl hunting expeditions. He also served as a ferry captain in St. Michaels and Baltimore’s inner harbor. A dedicated member of numerous organizations, including the Boumi Shriners and affiliated clubs, Scottish Rite of Maryland, Masonic Lodge (Sharon), and the Royal Order of Jesters Baltimore Court #82, Maurice found fulfillment in service and camaraderie. Maurice proudly served our country in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1963. His entire life centered around the Chesapeake Bay – boating, fishing, crabbing, and hunting. Maurice’s priority was always his family and he made sure they knew that. He was loyal and committed to the Shriners and the many lifelong friends he made through the years. Maurice is survived by his loving children, Maury Dashiell and wife Melissa, Sandy Hoffman and husband Michael; grandchildren, Brittany Sones and husband Taylor, Brendon Dashiell and wife Lauryn, Brady Dashiell and girlfriend Macy Smulley, Matthew Hoffman and wife Maria, Alexandra Hoffman and boyfriend Andrew Fisher; great-grandchildren, Logan Hoffman and Parker Macall Sones. A commemorative service celebrating Maurice's life will take place at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home located at 408 S. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by the service at 10 a.m. Following the service, a luncheon will be hosted at the VFW located at 203 VFW Avenue, Grasonville, MD. A private burial will then be held later that day at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Rock Hall, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boumi Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital Transportation Fund 5050 King Avenue Baltimore, MD 21237

Captain Maurice Downey Dashiell Sr.

December 8, 1936 - June 6, 2024