Deane A. Shure

Deane Andrew Shure passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 9, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. Born on April 27, 1942 in Washington, DC, he thrived in his career as an attorney and in his many philanthropic efforts.

For nearly 50 years, Deane’s firm provided personalized legal services for civil and criminal cases in the greater Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia area. Having received his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College, he went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. He remained active in alumni athletic programs, including launching the University of Maryland Terrapin Club, the official fundraising arm of Maryland Athletics.

Deane had deep respect and love for our veterans and served for 16 years on the board of Operation Second Chance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving wounded veterans. Deane also loved wildlife and nature and supported myriad organizations providing care to animals.

Deane loved his beloved property on Tilghman Island, MD, where he resided for close to 30 years before moving to Chester, MD, in 2023.

He is predeceased by his father, the Honorable Ralph G. Shure, and mother, Helen Hilsenhoff  Shure.

He is survived by his sister Lynda Jones, and brother-in-law, Dale Jones of TX, his daughter, Cara Bibbiani Martin and her husband Michael Martin of SC, 4 nieces; Rebecca Hemenway, Catherine Shure, Aneese Jones, Denise Morlin, a nephew James Jones, several great nieces and his extended surrogate family that loved him so much.

A celebration of life will be held on April 7th from 1:00-3:00 at Manor Country Club in Rockville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, it was Deane’s request to have donations made to: Operation Second Chance.