Michael W. Dove, 57, of Harwood: Obituary

»Information from the George P. Kalas Funeral Home website.

Michael W. Dove, 57, of Harwood, died at his home with his family by his side on Friday, July 15, 2016 after a recurring battle with cancer.

Mike was one of six children born to the late Wilson and Hilda Dove, Jr. on January 30, 1959 in Maryland. After graduating from Annapolis High School, Mike began work as a tree expert, and in 2003 opened his own business with his wife, Kathy, D&D Tree Removal.

Michael had been a member of the Deale Elk Lodge and the Shady Side Moose Lodge. Mike loved staying busy and was rarely found lounging around. His greatest pleasures came from spending time with his grandchildren, working in his yard, going to the casino, and on occasion he could be found relaxing at the beach.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Dove; a brother, Wilson Dove III; and a sister-in-law, Kathy Dove.

Michael is survived by his wife of 15 years, Kathy; a son, Frank (Olivia Ferrell) Parker of Baltimore; a daughter, Angela (Joseph) Tremper of Pasadena; five grandchildren, Jaxton and Lincoln Tremper, Rebecca Furguson, Delainey Parker and Mia Parker; a brother, David Dove of Dunkirk; three sisters, Patricia (Kenneth) Brown of Edgewater, Sandra (Willie) Fowble of Davidsonville and Melissa Dove of Lothian.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 20, from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 21 at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association Inc., PO Box 55071 #15530,Boston MA, 02205-5071.