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Dr John Francis Fenwick

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Birth	:	8 Jul 1933 Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	16 Oct 2020 Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2606010, -76.6213989
Description	:	John Francis Fenwick, M.D. July 8, 1933 - October 16, 2020 John Francis Fenwick, M.D. passed away at age 87 on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born at Hanover Farm, Leonardtown, MD; the middle of five (5) children of Cuthbert Ignatius and Hilda Martin Fenwick. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two (2) brothers, Cuthbert I. Fenwick, Jr. and James Barron Fenwick. He was a student at Our Lady’s three-room schoolhouse in Medley’s Neck; one of eight (8) classmates graduating in 1947. After being class... Read More	John Francis Fenwick, M.D. July 8, 1933 - October 16, 2020 John Francis Fenwick, M.D. passed away at age 87 on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s. He was born at Hanover Farm, Leonardtown, MD; the middle of five (5) children of Cuthbert Ignatius and Hilda Martin Fenwick. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two (2) brothers, Cuthbert I. Fenwick, Jr. and James Barron Fenwick. He was a student at Our Lady’s three-room schoolhouse in Medley’s Neck; one of eight (8) classmates graduating in 1947. After being class president for both his junior and senior years, he graduated from St. Mary’s Academy co-ed high school in 1951. He was always late to school. Attending Mt. St. Mary’s College (now University), he pitched on the varsity baseball team. He graduated, cum-laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1955. His interest in science led him to being enrolled at St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He attained his Doctorate of Medicine degree in 1959. He then continued his studies for one (1) year as an intern at District of Columbia General Hospital. On July 10, 1960, John joined the United States Navy at Pensacola, FL. He became a Naval Medical Corps Flight Surgeon. While there, he learned to fly soloing a T34 aircraft. Now a full Lieutenant he received his choice of orders. He then became attached to Marine Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 14, Marine Aircraft Wing, FMF, Atlantic, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina. He accompanied his squadron on all their deployments including the Cuban Crisis. All this time, he was still practicing medicine at airbase station hospital. After military discharge, Dr. Fenwick returned to his native Southern Maryland. He was granted privileges at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD and began his family physician practice of 46 years in early 1963. With only twelve (12) doctors on staff at the hospital at the time, Dr. John set many bones, delivered over 1,000 babies, continued to apply his skills as a flight surgeon providing flight physicals for pilots and made house calls until his retirement in early 2009. He set up and was the director of the first intensive care unit in St. Mary’s County. During his time of practice, he was physician to the staff and students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Health Center and served as Assistant Medical Director of Hospice of St. Mary’s for twelve (12) years. Dr. Fenwick was a caring and devoted doctor to the art of medicine, which he always enjoyed. On July 9th, 1960, John married Elizabeth Lynn “Bee” Cowan at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. They resided in Leonardtown, MD most of their 60 years of marriage. They became parents to 2 children; Dr. Lynn Mary Fenwick Buhler – D.V.M. (Tim) and John Kidd Fenwick (Susan – deceased). John was very proud of his 4 grandchildren and their achievements; Kristin Michele McDaniel (Chris), Erin Lynn Buhler, Ryan Kidd Fenwick (Kristin) and John Andrew Fenwick. Dr. Fenwick is survived by his wife, 2 children and 4 grandchildren all of Leonardtown, MD; a sister Hilda E. (Dolly) Woodburn of Huntingtown, MD and his brother, Norbert Martin Fenwick (Teresa) of Reisterstown, MD. John joined the Knights of Columbus at age 18 and remained active his entire life belonging to Knights of Columbus Council 1470, Leonardtown, MD. He was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Leonardtown. Dr. Fenwick had served as Chief of Staff and on the Hospital Foundation Board at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was a devout Catholic with deep and abiding faith and served in many capacities over the years as a member of Our Lady’s Church in Medley’s Neck. He was always interested in local history and enjoyed the Historical Society of St. Mary’s County. As a pilot he was a member of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (A.O.P.A). Not only was Dr. Fenwick a dedicated physician, he had many and varied talents. He was an avid reader and liked to cook and bake. He enjoyed being on his boat, fishing, crabbing and oystering. He hunted quail, duck and geese. John liked to farm and he had a very productive vegetable garden. Also, he grew grapes and always had a cellar full of his homemade wine (mostly dinner wines). He was a woodworker, making furniture from wood he cut and cured himself. He could repair and install just about anything around the house – plumbing or electrical. As an accomplished pilot of his 4-seater Cessna airplane, he installed a F.A.A. approved runway at his “Nun’s Oak” farm. All animals were dear to him, especially dogs and horses. He liked going to the racetrack and at one time, along with his wife Bee, bred West German Trakehner horses, standing their 16-hand stallion, Magnet, at “Nun’s Oak” farm. John was also a very good dancer. He worked hard at being a good golfer, his very favorite pastime. John Francis Fenwick was truly a renascent man with a very broad area of knowledge. Dr. John was a gentle, soft spoken, humble and kind man. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather, a great doctor and a loyal and true friend. In many respects, he was a rare breed in today’s world. Due to the pandemic, a very private funeral will be held at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD. Celebrant will be Reverend John Nguyen and Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marty Barley, Paul Gorman, John McFadden, Sonny Copsey, Jim Kenney, Tom Norris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Al Gough, Bob Greenwell, Bob Blakney, Oz Kurt, Tom Skundrich. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Our Lady’s Catholic Church, 41348 Medley’s Neck Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650; Hospice House of St. Mary’s, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 50, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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Dr John Francis Fenwick's memorial is located at: Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA.
When did Dr John Francis Fenwick death?
Dr John Francis Fenwick death on 16 Oct 2020 in Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 38.2606010
Longitude: -76.6213989

Family Members:

Parent

Cuthbert Ignatius Loyola Fenwick

(1901 - 1984)

Hilda L Martin Fenwick

(1909 - 2000)

Siblings

Cuthbert Ignatius Loyola “Bert” Fenwick

(1930 - 2005)

James Baron Fenwick

(1936 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2606010, -76.6213989

2. Xaverian Brothers Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2859383, -76.6246719

3. Saint Marys County War Memorial
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2908516, -76.6359329

4. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2916985, -76.6327972

5. Ellenborough Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2956505, -76.6238632

6. First Saints Community Church Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2997017, -76.6414032

7. Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3084602, -76.6644516

8. Charles Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3082390, -76.6662064

9. Saint Francis Xavier Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2630997, -76.6983032

10. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2881012, -76.5519028

11. Old Saint Aloysius Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3210983, -76.6382980

12. Saint John Francis Regis Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3335991, -76.5594025

13. Holy Face Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2406006, -76.5096970

14. Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3462410, -76.5660629

15. Joy Chapel Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3381004, -76.5457993

16. All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery
Oakley, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2882996, -76.7416992

17. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2724686, -76.4940033

18. Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2818604, -76.4950638

19. Saint Marys Youth Memorial Park
Great Mills, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2367477, -76.4956131

20. Saint George's Poplar Hill Episcopal Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1954689, -76.5212631

21. Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery
Loveville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3504040, -76.6874632

22. Hammett Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2885160, -76.4864860

23. Saint George's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1940842, -76.5042114

24. Saint Marks UAME Cemetery
Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1989200, -76.4957000