Robert Hope Raleigh Sr.

Robert Hope Raleigh SR. of Chestertown, Md. died on February 25, 2001 at his home in Fairlee, Md. He was 77. Born in Chestertown, MD on August 13, 1923 the son of the late Charles Albert and Sarah Gardner Raleigh. He graduated from Chestertown High School''s Class of 1941. On October 14, 1948, he married Doris Foreman of Fairlee, MD. Mr. Raleigh worked with his brother in home construction until 1968 when he became a maintenance supervisor for Kent County Maryland until 1973. Mr. Raleigh became an inspector for the State of Maryland where he inspected new school construction on the Eastern Shore. He retired in 1984. Mr. Raleigh was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Fairlee, MD. as well as the Chester Lodge #115 A.F. and A.M. in Chestertown, MD and a life member of the Chestertown Order of Eastern Star Chapter #86. Mr. Raleigh was also a member of the Gideons and St. Andrew''s Society. He served as Grand Standard Bearer of the Grand International Lodge of the State of Maryland. Mr. Raleigh was also a member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International; Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Maryland Grand Commandery; Knights Templar of Maryland, York Rite, Boumi Temple, and a charter member of Dr. John Coats Memorial Lodge. Mr. Raleigh served on the Commission on Aging as a member from 1989 until 1995. He also served on the advisory council of Upper Shore Aging, Inc. from 1991 until 1994. He enjoyed woodworking, boating and his family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, a son: Robert Hope Raleigh, Jr. of Fairlee, Md., 2 daughters: Deborah Lynn Ray of Plant City, Fla. and Darlene Marie Kuechler of Centreville, Md. along with 8 grandchildren. 2 brothers the late Walter and Albert Raleigh predeceased him. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday March 1, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home 130 Speer Rd. Chestertown, Md. where relatives and friends may call on Wednesday February 28, 2001 between the hours of 6:00 until 8:00 at which time a Masonic Service will be held. Interment will be in Chester Cemetery in Chestertown, Md. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church 23055 Parsons Road Chestertown, Md. or Kent Hospice Foundation 103 Dixon Drive Chestertown, Md. 21620.