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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Gerald Ward “Gerry” Swann

May 13, 1935- September 12, 2020

Gerald Ward (“Gerry”) Swann, 85, of Grasonville, MD passed away on September 12, 2020 at his residence.  He was born May 13, 1935 in Prince Frederick, Maryland, the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Ward) Swann.

Gerry graduated from Calvert High School in 1953.  His telecommunications career with C&P Telephone Company, Lucent Technologies, and Southern Maryland Cable spanned 53 years.  He enjoyed golf, hunting, boating, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and his Golden Retrievers.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Margaret Gardner Swann, children Gayle Mister (Wayne), Jody Swann (Donna) and Trisha Hall (Dale), grandchildren Travis Mister (Dominique), Brittany Reynolds (Marty), Jessica Barker (Joe), Samantha Swann, Adam Swann, and Kevin Hall (Devin), great-grandchildren Paige, Brooke and Sophie Mister, Nicholas Reynolds, Kinley and Klay Barker, Mackenzie and Lucas Hall, and brother-in-law John (“Jack”) Gardner. He was preceded in death by his brother, J. Allen “Sambo” Swann.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 19, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm with a Memorial Service conducted by Pastor Faith Wilkerson following at 12:00 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD 20736. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to Compass Regional Hospice of Centreville, MD, 160 Coursevall Road, Centreville, MD 21617, http://www.compassregionalhospice.org

The service for Gerry will be live streamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook Page starting at 11:55 AM. The service will start at 12 Noon.

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Visitation

Saturday, September 19, 2020
10:30 AM – 12 Noon

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Memorial Service

Saturday, September 19, 2020
12 Noon

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

Map

Interment

  • Private

Contributions

Compass Regional Hospice of Centreville, MD

160 Coursevall Drive
Centreville, MD 21617

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Link:
http://www.compassregionalhospice.org/

Condolences

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    Ruth Green
    14 Sep 2020
    4:30pm

    Gerry’s passing brought tears to my eyes!!!!
    ANOTHER 1953 CCHS Classmate gone WAY TOO SOON!!!
    Sincere condolences to his family
    RIP Gerry!!!!
    Ruth M Green

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    Prince Frederick
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    Maryland
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    Gail Hawkins
    15 Sep 2020
    7:13am

    I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. Wishing you comfort and peace, with love.

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    West Plains
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    Betty A Johnson
    16 Sep 2020
    5:08pm

    A one time neighbor many years ago and great guy. Condolences Gayle, Jody, and Tricia on your loss.

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    Solomons
    State
    MD
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    Deborah k Shubnell
    17 Sep 2020
    3:21pm

    I wish I could be there in person to support such A Great Family. As you know, Margaret & Jody, I fell in love with Gerry the moment I met him. He had a special way about him that made my soul smile. I truly valued my time with him. Those darn dates we went on! What fond memories to reflect on. Thank you for all the wonderful fruit from Swann Farms. There is another Angel looking over us & I am thankful for him Him. I’ll toast a beer to Gerry at The Jetty when I visit.

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    Bishop (Annapolis)
    State
    CA
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    Dianne Dodson
    17 Sep 2020
    7:17pm

    Gayle: I was so sorry to read about your dad, Gerry. It has been a long time since I have seen you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dianne and Bobby Dodson

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    Annapolis
    State
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    Alfred Mattingly
    18 Sep 2020
    10:30am

    Alfred Mattingly
    My condolences to Gerry’s family. Gerry was an all around good guy who never met a stranger. He was well liked, hard working, friendly, always very helpful and a reliable hunting buddy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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    Leonardtown
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    MD
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    Kathleen Hasson
    18 Sep 2020
    9:54pm

    Uncle Gerry was one of a kind – always a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He will be sorely missed, but I’m grateful for the long life he lived.

    Love to Trisha, Gayle & Jody from us,
    Kathy & Brian Hasson

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    Edgewater
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Ted Evans
    19 Sep 2020
    9:21am

    Margaret, Gail, Jody, and Trisha, I regret that I am not able to express my condolences in person. I am so sorry for your grief. Gerry was a dear friend and part of our family’s life for so many years. We will miss and cherish our memories of this fine man.

    save
    City
    Solomons
    State
    Md
    Reply
    John F Payne & Sue Payne
    19 Sep 2020
    11:09am

    One in a million, Gerry could solve any problem. He loved his wife, his family and his dogs. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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    Centreville
    State
    Maryland
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    Frank Cleary
    19 Sep 2020
    4:55pm

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always. Frank and Janet Cleary

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    Owings
    State
    Maryland
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    Wayne Sullivan
    27 Sep 2020
    5:52pm

    My sincere condolences to his wife Margaret and family. I first met Jerry when I was a PBX technician and worked in the DSIC crew at Nichole Dr in Lanham.
    Jerry was the best boss I’d ever had. Rest in peace old friend.

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    Woodbine
    State
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    Peggy King
    28 Sep 2020
    9:33am

    Margaret I am so very sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. You both had a wonderful life togeather and so many memories you shared.
    My heart is broken for you and your family

    Peggy King

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    SC
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    Michael Dorothy
    28 Sep 2020
    3:54pm

    Forty five years with the phone company and I can honestly say that Gerry was, by far, the best boss a person could hope for. They broke the mold when he was born. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. my friend. I know that I also speak for a few guys who are no longer with us.

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    Ocean View
    State
    Delaware
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    Gwen A Courtney-Christensen
    23 Dec 2020
    3:05pm

    I just came across an old business card of Gerry’s and thought I would google his name. I hope you will still be able to receive my sincerest condolences to his family and friends! I worked with Gerry as a customer of SMC when I was employed by Frederick County Govt. We worked on some big projects and I always looked forward to his visits. He was a really good and kind man. My telecom career began with C&P in 1979 and it was always nice to talk about Ma Bell with Gerry.

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    FAIRFIELD
    State
    PA
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Sort Comments

    Ruth Green
    14 Sep 2020
    4:30pm

    Gerry’s passing brought tears to my eyes!!!!
    ANOTHER 1953 CCHS Classmate gone WAY TOO SOON!!!
    Sincere condolences to his family
    RIP Gerry!!!!
    Ruth M Green

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Gail Hawkins
    15 Sep 2020
    7:13am

    I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. Wishing you comfort and peace, with love.

    save
    City
    West Plains
    State
    Missouri
    Reply
    Betty A Johnson
    16 Sep 2020
    5:08pm

    A one time neighbor many years ago and great guy. Condolences Gayle, Jody, and Tricia on your loss.

    save
    City
    Solomons
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Deborah k Shubnell
    17 Sep 2020
    3:21pm

    I wish I could be there in person to support such A Great Family. As you know, Margaret & Jody, I fell in love with Gerry the moment I met him. He had a special way about him that made my soul smile. I truly valued my time with him. Those darn dates we went on! What fond memories to reflect on. Thank you for all the wonderful fruit from Swann Farms. There is another Angel looking over us & I am thankful for him Him. I’ll toast a beer to Gerry at The Jetty when I visit.

    save
    City
    Bishop (Annapolis)
    State
    CA
    Reply
    Dianne Dodson
    17 Sep 2020
    7:17pm

    Gayle: I was so sorry to read about your dad, Gerry. It has been a long time since I have seen you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dianne and Bobby Dodson

    save
    City
    Annapolis
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Alfred Mattingly
    18 Sep 2020
    10:30am

    Alfred Mattingly
    My condolences to Gerry’s family. Gerry was an all around good guy who never met a stranger. He was well liked, hard working, friendly, always very helpful and a reliable hunting buddy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

    save
    City
    Leonardtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Kathleen Hasson
    18 Sep 2020
    9:54pm

    Uncle Gerry was one of a kind – always a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He will be sorely missed, but I’m grateful for the long life he lived.

    Love to Trisha, Gayle & Jody from us,
    Kathy & Brian Hasson

    save
    City
    Edgewater
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Ted Evans
    19 Sep 2020
    9:21am

    Margaret, Gail, Jody, and Trisha, I regret that I am not able to express my condolences in person. I am so sorry for your grief. Gerry was a dear friend and part of our family’s life for so many years. We will miss and cherish our memories of this fine man.

    save
    City
    Solomons
    State
    Md
    Reply
    John F Payne & Sue Payne
    19 Sep 2020
    11:09am

    One in a million, Gerry could solve any problem. He loved his wife, his family and his dogs. He will be missed by all who knew him.

    save
    City
    Centreville
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Frank Cleary
    19 Sep 2020
    4:55pm

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always. Frank and Janet Cleary

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Wayne Sullivan
    27 Sep 2020
    5:52pm

    My sincere condolences to his wife Margaret and family. I first met Jerry when I was a PBX technician and worked in the DSIC crew at Nichole Dr in Lanham.
    Jerry was the best boss I’d ever had. Rest in peace old friend.

    save
    City
    Woodbine
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Peggy King
    28 Sep 2020
    9:33am

    Margaret I am so very sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. You both had a wonderful life togeather and so many memories you shared.
    My heart is broken for you and your family

    Peggy King

    save
    City
    Hilton Head Island
    State
    SC
    Reply
    Michael Dorothy
    28 Sep 2020
    3:54pm

    Forty five years with the phone company and I can honestly say that Gerry was, by far, the best boss a person could hope for. They broke the mold when he was born. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. my friend. I know that I also speak for a few guys who are no longer with us.

    save
    City
    Ocean View
    State
    Delaware
    Reply
    Gwen A Courtney-Christensen
    23 Dec 2020
    3:05pm

    I just came across an old business card of Gerry’s and thought I would google his name. I hope you will still be able to receive my sincerest condolences to his family and friends! I worked with Gerry as a customer of SMC when I was employed by Frederick County Govt. We worked on some big projects and I always looked forward to his visits. He was a really good and kind man. My telecom career began with C&P in 1979 and it was always nice to talk about Ma Bell with Gerry.

    save
    City
    FAIRFIELD
    State
    PA
    Reply

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