Alton Kersey of Solomons, Maryland passed away at his home on February 20, 2014 due to complications of Multiple Myeloma. He is preceded in death by his son Joseph Lore Kersey. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Joann Lore, two daughters, Clare (Tim) Chisholm, Melissa (Mike) McCormick, a daughter in-law Shirley Kersey, and grandchildren. Alton grew up in Colonial Heights, VA and graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1953. This is where he played baseball and basketball became a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, and met his lovely bride Joann Lore. Alton graduated, married, served in the Army and moved to Solomons, MD which became his home. He became the manager of the JC Lore and Sons Oyster House in 1962. In 1967 he took it upon himself to rebuild the historic Wm. B. Tennison which is now part of the Calvert Marine Museum. This taught him a lot about the love you must have to care for wooden boats. He continued to operate the packing and planting house until it closed in 1978. Alton was one of the founders of the Calvert Marine Museum in 1970. He served on the Calvert […]
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