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.
Visitation
Saturday, September 19, 2020
10:30 AM – 12 Noon
Services
- Memorial Service
Saturday, September 19, 2020
12 Noon
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Compass Regional Hospice of Centreville, MD
160 Coursevall Drive
Centreville, MD 21617
Condolences
Sort Comments
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
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
15 Sep 2020
7:13am
I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. Wishing you comfort and peace, with love.
City
West Plains
State
Missouri
16 Sep 2020
5:08pm
A one time neighbor many years ago and great guy. Condolences Gayle, Jody, and Tricia on your loss.
City
Solomons
State
MD
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.
City
Bishop (Annapolis)
State
CA
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
City
Annapolis
State
Maryland
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.
City
Leonardtown
State
MD
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
City
Edgewater
State
MD
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.
City
Solomons
State
Md
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.
City
Centreville
State
Maryland
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
City
Owings
State
Maryland
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.
City
Woodbine
State
Maryland
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
City
Hilton Head Island
State
SC
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.
City
Ocean View
State
Delaware
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.
City
FAIRFIELD
State
PA
Sort Comments
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
I’m very sorry for your family’s loss. Wishing you comfort and peace, with love.
A one time neighbor many years ago and great guy. Condolences Gayle, Jody, and Tricia on your loss.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always. Frank and Janet Cleary
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.
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
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.
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.