Mary E. Hammett-Kavlick, (nee Kistner) age 83, a resident of Chestnut Hill Cove for 24 years, and formerly of Rosedale, died on December 5, 2012 at her home after suffering from complications of Alzheimer’s for seven years.

She was born on April 13, 1929, in Baltimore, to the late Johannah Mable (Tumbleson) and Louis F. Kistner, Sr. After graduating from Kenwood High School in Rosedale, she was employed in several fields within the federal government, including the USPHS Hospital in Wyman Park, Ft. Howard VA Medical Center, Army Intelligence at Ft. Meade, and as a medical secretary for Central Maryland Cardiology, Sinai Hospital. She was a life member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2462.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Louis F. Kistner, Jr. and her former husband H. Clay Hammett, Sr., the father of her children.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years: David L. Kavlick; her two sons: Henry Clay Hammett, Jr. and his wife Shirley, and Glenn Hammett; her daughter Joyce Walter; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Her urn will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Those who wish may contribute to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401, and feel free to express your condolences here as well.