Margaret Abbott, age 79, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away suddenly on June 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Abbott. Loving mother of Tony Abbott and Jimmy Abbott. Dear sister of Betty Lemay (late Jimmy), Shirley Demarcus (late Mark), Mike Anderson and Jimmy Anderson (late Ruby).

Margaret worked as a secretary in the publishing industry. She worked until her early 70’s. She loved her 2 cats; Topper and Snowball, and her dog; Coco. She also enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels in her backyard. When time permitted, she liked to play Bingo and card games.

eland Ernest Fletcher (CWO4, USA, Ret.), age 84, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on June 30, 2017, with his beloved wife; Erna by his side. They had spent the last 61 years together. Leland was born in Weston,, OH on November 13, 1932 to the late Albert and Irene (Brown) Fletcher. He is also survived by his sisters Sharon Wulff (Gary) and Frances Ghaelen. His brother William predeceased him. Adored uncle of Rae Ann Ach, grand uncle of Leslie Baylie and great granduncle of Bridget.

Chief Fletcher proudly served our country in the United States Army for 26 years as a logistician He served in Germany, Korea and Vietnam After retirement, he could be found gardening, fishing, hunting or reading. His beloved wife was usually by his side.

Bertha Lester Hale, born January 11, 1936 in Williamson, West Virginia died peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Roanoke, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl Hale; her parents: James & Emily Lester; brothers: Thomas, Randy and Gary Lester; and a sister, Gladys Davis.

“Bert” as she was affectionately called, spent most of her adult life living in the Alexandria, Virginia area. She was employed by the Daughters of the American Revolution. She retired to the Lake Anna area in Louisa, Virginia.

Loving husband and father, Lorin J. Strigel, 79, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 28, in Haymarket, Virginia.

Lorin was a member of St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church. Active in his community, Lorin enjoyed singing with the Regency Chorale and playing pool with the Billiards Club. Fishing with his family, photography, and activities with his grandchildren, were all favorite pastimes for Lorin.