It is with great sadness that EEP notes the passing of Kenny Dement. Mary Burke-Russell, Chair of the SMC RCC, extended condolences of heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the family of the former St. Mary’s County Commissioner.
Mr. Dement, 78, passed away on November 13, 2013 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway.
Dement served as a Republican during his two terms as county commissioner, from 2002 to 2010, and was part of many community endeavors. He was one of the founders of the SMC Softball Hall of Fame. He worked as a bus driver and instructor for the St. Mary’s County Public Schools.
A Life Celebration was held at Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown on Tuesday, November 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. (Prayers at 7 p.m.). A Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 10 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, followed by services at Holy Face Cemetery.
BUSY GOP CANDIDATES IN SMC
-Mike Hewitt, former member of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, will hold an Announcement Reception at the Elk’s Lodge in California on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mike is a candidate for SMC Commissioner from District 2, running for the seat now occupied by Commissioner Danny Morris (Mr. Morris will not be running in 2014). Tickets are $25 each and you may contact (301)863-7013 or electmikehewitt.com
