Norman Willard Gaither

Mr. Norman Willard Gaither, 95, of Brunswick, died on Wednesday February 10, 2010 at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown.

He was the husband of the late Helen E. Gaither.

Born on September 17, 1914 in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Paul and Mamie Barger Gaither.

He was an avid baseball fan and was a former semi pro pitcher. He enjoyed fishing.

He was retired from the B & O Railroad where he worked as a Conductor. He was a Deacon Emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick, a Mason, the former Worthy Grand Patron of the Maryland State Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the American Legion, the Brunswick VFW and the Elks.

He served in the U. S. Army and was a D Day veteran of WWII.

Surviving is his daughter Barbara Desiderio and husband George of Falls Church, VA. Brother Paul Delphy Gaither of Brunswick. Two sisters Pauline Leach of Silver Spring and Doris Cannon of Frederick. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 7-9pm on Wednesday February 17, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick.

The Eastern Star will hold a memorial service at 7:15pm on Wednesday at the Funeral Home followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30pm.

Services: Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday February 18, at 1:00pm. The Reverend Mark Edward will officiate. Entombment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions in his name to the First Baptist Church of Brunswick 3 East A Street, Brunswick, MD. 21716.