Hildegard M. Groves of Chestertown, MD died suddenly at her home on Saturday, May 7, 2011. She was 85 years old. The former Hildegard M. Ziller, she was born August 7, 1925 in Bernau, Germany.
Mrs. Groves was predeceased by her husband, Bedford James Groves who passed away on March 15, 2011. She met her husband in 1945, in Munich, Germany and came to the United States in February 1948.
Survivors include daughters; Margarethe Crockett and husband David of New Carrolton, MD, Hilde Brigitte Groves and husband Charles Berry of Gaithersburg, MD and a son; James W. Groves and wife Doris of Chestertown, MD, five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 am at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home 130 Speer Road Chestertown, MD where relatives and friends may call one hour prior (10-11). Interment will be in Still Pond Cemetery following the service.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Betterton United Methodist Church P.O. Box 131 Betterton, MD 21610 or the Betterton Volunteer Fire Co. P.O. Box 235 Betterton, MD 21610.
Arrangements by: Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home Chestertown, MD. Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com
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