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GERALD DOWD Obituary
GERALD THOMAS DOWD, JR. (Age 57)
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, of Germantown, MD. Beloved husband for 38 years of Susan Ann Mummer Dowd; father of Gerald T. Dowd III and Shane Patrick Dowd; brother of Christine Smith (John) and Marlene Zaborsky (Matthew). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, July 14, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Mother Seton Church, 19951 Fr. Hurley Blvd., Germantown, MD, on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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susan
July 9, 2025
My Sweet Gentle Soul 50 years ago we started together as 1 and our oldest was born and 35 years ago our youngest was born and than 12 years ago GOD called you Home and We MISS YOU every single day and with the CHOAS now we need your smiling face and the way you looked at life
Margie Callahan
July 9, 2025
Dear Susan, Jerry and Shane, I think of you often. It's hard to believe it's been 12 years without Jerry. I still miss him. Call me/text or email me Susan. I really miss you. [email protected] Love to you all.
susan
February 14, 2025
Fifty Years ago My Sweet Gentle Soul we came together as One 12 years ago you were called home to be with GOD Nothing is the same and never will be - I am forever lost .......
susan
February 10, 2025
My Sweet Gentle Soul - Daddy's and Your Team - The Eagles - Just Won the Super Bowl over KC - Both of you would have been Soooo Happy !
susan
January 15, 2025
My Sweet Gentle Soul Happy 69 th / 12th Birthday - We really MISS YOU - STILL RECOVERING - WISH I HAD THE WILL TO LIVE like you did - nothing is the same just soo sad
Margie
September 7, 2024
Dear Jerry, I hope your Mom's latest surgery went well and she's home and feeling better. Tell her I love her and miss her. I hope you and Shane are both doing well. Margie
Jerry
September 6, 2024
Things are getting out of hand and really need our ref around but God called you home.. Life has been terrible with out you.. Mom just went to her 3rd surgery on Tuesday.. Still waiting to hear from her.. So you and grand-dad give her strength to recover please.. One new hip and two new shoulders, once recovered hopefully she will be back to some what normal.. I really miss you big guy.. Think about you everyday..
Fiume Ruiz
July 10, 2024
Dear Gerry,
My brother from another mother, I cannot believe that it has been 11 years since we met at Holy Cross hospital.
I pray you are resting in ever lasting peace and free of pain. I hope you and my dad have crossed paths in Heaven since you were each other´s roommates at Holy Cross.
Hugs for your family and friends who miss you dearly.
Fiume Ruiz
Susan
July 9, 2024
My Sweet Gentle Soul on June 27 th was 18 years my Daddy was called home and you started your solo journey to the arms of GOD and I am still recovering from surgery and on July 9 th was 11 years you were called home and me still recovering sorry I missed our brunch this year has been very hard without you and Daddy to this day I wish it was me my life is pain after pain getting to hard to go on I am LOST without both
Margie Callahan
July 6, 2024
I'll always hold a special place in my heart for Jerry. He made my life better knowing him. We'd talk and joke about everything and laughed so much. Think of him often and sure do miss him. Margie
susan
January 15, 2024
My Sweet Gentle Soul Happy 68 / 11 Brithday - Snow -Eagles Football - Pizza - a day you would have loved - WE MISS YOU
Susan
November 20, 2023
Sing Happy Birthday to my Daddy for me - We MISS you soooo much !
susan
August 9, 2023
My Sweet Gentle Soul on June 27 th was 17 years my Daddy was called home and you started your solo journey to the arms of GOD and I was recovering from surgery and on July 9 th was 10 years you were called home and me still recovering sorry I missed our brunch this year has been very hard without you and Daddy to this day I wish it was me my life is pain after pain getting to hard to go on I am LOST without both
Gerald T Dowd III
July 10, 2023
It has been 10 years to the day that God called you home.. Life is constantly whooping our butts and we could really use your help to weather the storm. But Cancer came and took you away. Mom is recovering from hip surgery and soon ankle and both shoulders getting done.. My health is failing and I have about 10 years till I get to see you again.. Maybe sooner who knows.. I wanna drown my sorrows in booze but I don't wanna add to my problems.. I hope your resting well, pain free and keeping everyone up there is good spirits.. I miss you big guy so much.. Even to this day I wish God would of taken me instead.. Sorry get no grandkids from me and our lineage ends with me..
Margie Callahan
July 9, 2023
I was so glad I went that evening to visit Jerry in Hospice. I wasn't sure what to say or talk about but he started talking when I came in and we had a wonderful time together. Our usual laughing, joking and just quiet time together. Jerry always put people at ease. I told him I loved him as a brother and I left feeling loved. Little did I know that was our last time together. He left a big hole in my heart and I miss him dearly.
I think of you often Susan, Jerry and Shane. Love, Margie
Fiume Ruiz
July 6, 2023
Dear Gerry,
I cannot believe this year is 10 years since we met at Holy Cross Hospital and our Lord Almighty called you home.
I know this is a tough year for both of our families. December 22, 2023 will mark 10 years since my own father was called home as well.
I am thankful to have met you as you were my father´s hospital roommate.
Even though you left us too soon, I know you are no longer in pain. I pray your family has been able to find peace and comfort.
I hope you and my father have bumped into each other in Heaven.
Hugs until we meet again, my brother from another mother!
susan
July 9, 2022
My Sweet Gentle Soul 47years ago we started together as 1 and our oldest was born and 32years ago our youngest was born and than 9years ago GOD called you Home and We MISS YOU every single day and with the CHOAS now we need your smiling face and the way you looked at life
Jerry
July 9, 2022
Today is 9 years since God called you home.. Really wish it was me and not you.. I really need some help with things.. I will forever miss you..
Margie Callahan
February 16, 2022
Dear Susan,
Jerry's love for you was deep, strong, and infinite. He may be in Heaven but he continues to wrap his loving arms around you.
Susan
February 14, 2022
Forty Seven Years ago My Sweet Gentle Soul we started our lives together as one and Eight Years ago I shared you with GOD I miss you more as time go's by
Susan
January 15, 2022
My Sweet Gentle Soul - Happy Birthday - 66th if you were here - Now it is your 8th in GOD's Arms We MISS You
Jerry
October 6, 2021
I would give anything to hear your voice again. I really miss your wisdom and could really use it now.. I'm sorry I let you down. My health is depleting and mom is not doing so well either. I'm truly sorry I have failed you..
Margie
July 10, 2021
You added so much fun and laughter to my life and I miss that.
Susan
July 9, 2020
My Sweet Gentle Soul 45 years ago we started together as 1 and our oldest was born and 30 years ago our youngest was born and than 7 years ago GOD called you Home and We MISS YOU every single day and with the CHOAS now we need your smiling face and the way you looked at life
Margie Callahan
July 8, 2020
Still missing you Jerry. You were such a good friend to me and made my life so much more enjoyable. Susan I hope you, Jerry and Shane are all doing well. It's been a long time since we talked. I left a voice mail on your phone. Love you, Margie
Andy Jupin
July 6, 2020
It has been almost 7 years since you left us. You are still missed greatly by me and are still in my heart. You were like the dad I never truly had growing up. I miss our cheese fajitas, large cups of iced tea and the hours we spent on the phone and in person. I miss your advice, hearing your voice, and sharing how life is going with you.
You are in a better place and at peace. No more pain and suffering. I still miss you.
Donna
February 16, 2020
Hold onto all the wonderful memories.They will see you through your everyday life now.
Susan
February 14, 2020
Forty Five Years ago My Sweet Gentle Soul we started our lives together as one and Six Years ago I shared you with GOD I miss you more as time go's by
Susan
January 15, 2020
Happy Birthday My Sweet Gentle Soul - 6 1/2 years - I still need you and Daddy - Thank You both for keeping us safe My Angels
Susan
December 23, 2019
Seventy Seven Months My Sweet Gentle Soul Sorry everthing is all messed up still - my birthday is not the same and never will be - You and Daddy are not here .....
Donna
November 22, 2019
It's a pain in the heart that never leaves us.
You're doing the best that you can, Susan.
Susan
November 20, 2019
Seventy Five Months and Eleven Days My Sweet Gentle Soul October came and left Chaos has ruled the roost - Pain has ruled the body - Heartbreak has ruled the Soul - Today is My Daddy's 97th Birthday - 13th with You - Wish you both were still here I am LOST
September 14, 2019
Hi Susan, I hope you're feeling better now. How is Jerry doing after being in the hospital? Wishing all of you the best of health. I've been calling so we can talk but I've had to leave voicemails. Wishing the best and hope to hear from you soon. I miss you, Margie
Susan
September 9, 2019
Seventy Four Months My Sweet Gentle Soul Sorry I missed August Mother Nature really needs her meds which means I get sent to bed September started with a big bang Jerry in the hospital for 5 days and me in bed pool pt got put on hold things have calm down a little sooo time to hopefully get back on track wish you were here I really need one of your big hugs Miss You and Daddy
Margie Callahan
July 28, 2019
I'm so proud of you all. I'm wishing you continued success for all your hard work.
Susan
July 24, 2019
6 Years and 15 days My Sweet Gentle Soul - Wicked weather has taken over - Way too Hot even for you and thunder storms plus hail way too much you couldn't see anything - power out sitting in the car in the parking lot ( which just got new nail polish after a on and off 2 week delay ) just to stay cool you wouldn't have like that at all - we have logged ONE month in pool pt ( it's takes a lot time and energy out of me ) but we are doing your promise Wishing You were here
Margie Callahan
July 10, 2019
July 9th Still hard to believe you're gone. You were such a dear, dear friend of mine. We had wonderful talks and so many laughs. You and Susan made my life so much more enjoyable. Wish you were still here with all of us. I think of you often and miss you.
Susan
July 5, 2019
My Sweet Gentle Soul it is July 5th Jerry's Birthday and #7 in the PT books for US fighting to keep our promise to you we do miss you
Susan
June 27, 2019
My Sweet Gentle Soul 13 years ago My Wonderful DADDY went into the Loving Arm's of GOD before YOU - I really miss your Hugs
Susan
June 14, 2019
Seventy One Months My Sweet Gentle Soul - Sorry I missed May-Jerry is fighting to do what you asked him to do we have taken the first baby steps together I am proud of him hope You and Daddy are too it is hard but we are fighting -Shane (Today is his Birthday) is helping too Wish You and Daddy were here - WE really miss both of you
Susan
April 23, 2019
Sixty Nine Months My Sweet Gentle Soul Easter has come and gone but the foul weather and failing health remains just to slow with out you the fire that kept me going
Donna
March 18, 2019
Jerry certainly liked all holidays. :-)
Susan
March 17, 2019
Sixty Eight Months My Sweet Gentle Soul 5th St Patrick's Day in the arms of GOD no need for green beer - you loved the holiday green beer not soo much he he
Donna
February 15, 2019
Jerry left you with so many memories to cherish.
Susan
February 14, 2019
Sixty Seven Months My Sweet Gentle Soul you started your journey into GOD's arms and today would have been our 44 th year together I still miss you sooo much
Donna Mathers
January 16, 2019
Jerry and his kind ways will never be forgotten, Susan. Truly a wonderful man.
I wish you well.
Susan
January 15, 2019
Sixty Six Months My Sweet Gentle Soul your 5th Birthday in the arms of GOD with no pain
Fiume Ruiz
December 24, 2018
Happy belated Birthday, my brother from another mother. Merry Heavenly Christmas to you. I hope you and my father ran into each other in Heaven!
Sending hugs!
Susan
December 23, 2018
My Sweet Gentle Soul another Birthday without YOU
Susan
December 9, 2018
Sixty Five Months My Sweet Gentle Soul Christmas is coming hard and fast no snow yet just dusting choas still rules everthing is different still so sad without you
Susan
November 20, 2018
Sixty Four Months My Sweet Gentle Soul only you can Wish My Daddy a Happy 96th Birthday we miss you both
Susan
October 22, 2018
Sixty Three Months My Sweet Gentle Soul Hurricane Michael has left and the chaos is slowly calming down still need you with what's coming the end of the year it's always sad for us - you are not here for your favorite time of the year
Susan
September 20, 2018
Sixty Two Months My Sweet Gentle Soul the left overs of Hurricane Flo are gone things can get back to normal hopefully just a lot of rain and really humid you would have not been a happy camper this year has been very hard without you I am broken and can't be fixed still at a loss for words Miss You
Susan
August 9, 2018
Sixty One Months My Sweet Gentle Soul you would have loved the wild weather we're having all out heatwave and all out Thunderstorms that matches the battle going on the inside WE NEED YOU and you said you would not be missed
Donna
July 10, 2018
I know of the pain in your heart for Jerry. Hard to believe it's been 5 years since Jerry winged his way to Heaven. He was a kind man.
I know you don't have it easy right now. Just take care as best you can and May God Bless You and your sons.
Susan
July 9, 2018
My Sweet Gentle Soul 5 years ago GOD called you Home Free from pain from that vicious disease called Multiple Myeloma (Bone Cancer) this year Your Sister Marlene - Chrissy's husband John and My Sweet Auntie Pete were called Home and my path in this life is changing We still Miss You
Susan
July 5, 2018
My Sweet Gentle Soul Today is Our 1st Born Son Birthday Jerry sure misses you he is going through a real tough time and needs his Dad I'm sorry I can't find your words to help We just miss you soo much
Susan
June 27, 2018
My Sweet Gentle Soul 5 years ago you went into Hospice Care and 12 years ago My Daddy was called home by GOD and today My Auntie Pete was laid to rest and the war brewing at home I feel useless and Alone I NEED and MISS You
Susan
June 14, 2018
My Sweet Gentle Soul it's Flag Day for others it's Shane's Birthday we miss our birthday Hugs
Susan
June 9, 2018
Fifty Nine Months My Sweet Gentle Soul it's Daddy's Day month just so sad you and Daddy are not here the only good now it's Shane's Birthday this month you and Daddy would be sooo proud that he is sticking by me and Jerry and it is not easy We Miss you both
Susan
May 13, 2018
Fifty Eight Months My Sweet Gentle Soul it's Mother's Day as the storm rains outside and me in tears inside for you the reason I'm a MOM
Susan
April 9, 2018
Fifty Seven Months My Sweet Gentle Soul - been kinda out of it - Ash Wednesday = Valentine's Day and Easter = April Fool's Dayplus 60 % one day Snowing next you would have loved it
Donna
March 11, 2018
Your remembrance posts are touching, Susan. Written from your heart, I know.
Take good care.
Susan
March 10, 2018
Fifty Six Months My Sweet Gentle Soul the weather is crazy snow one day and sunny than rain than freezing you would have loved it
Susan
March 3, 2018
My Sweet Gentle Soul - this Candle is for your sister Chrissy's husband John on super bowl sunday 02-04-18 and your other sister Marlene on 3-02-18 whom are now with you - We still miss you
Susan
February 14, 2018
43 years ago we started our path together as one My Sweet Gentle Soul and Fifty - Five months ago you started your path into GOD's Care We Miss You Sooo Much
Susan
January 15, 2018
Fifty Four Months My Sweet Gentle Soul and your 4th Birthday in the arms of GOD with no pain
Susan
December 25, 2017
Merry Merry Christmas My Sweet Gentle Soul - My Daddy - My Mom you all are truly missed
Susan
December 23, 2017
Today is my Birthday wish you were here I miss you
Susan
December 9, 2017
Fifty Three Months My Sweet Gentle Soul We got our 1st snow for you and the Army/Navy game for Daddy Wish both of you could have been here on a day like today I miss you both sooo much
Susan
November 20, 2017
Today My Sweet Gentle Soul say Happy 95th birthday to Daddy he can have all the cake he wants with out hiding it Miss you two soo much
Donna
November 11, 2017
I wish your son well, Susan.
Stay Strong, Jerry!
Susan
November 9, 2017
Fifty Two Months My Sweet Gentle Soul Jerry has a hard road ahead but he is doing what you wanted for him that is regaining his health Shane and I are doing everything we can to help Please guide us and keep us Safe and Sound
Susan
October 9, 2017
Fifty-One months My Sweet Gentle Soul there is Sadness and chaos all around Hurricane Madness but we are okay and have a heavy cross to carry with out you Please keep shining our way Miss You ....
Susan
September 13, 2017
Fifty months My Sweet Gentle Soul unbelieveable pain and loss every where 2 Hurricanes 1 slamed Texas and 1 straight up the middle of Florida waiting for the remmants to destroy us -Jerry has lost everthing and Shane and I are unable to help - GOD Please help us - You and Daddy are our only Help We miss You Both Soo Much
Susan
August 9, 2017
Forty Nine Months My Sweet Gentle Soul The Ref is needed everything is upside down and we are lost and need you
Susan
July 9, 2017
My Sweet Gentle Soul 4 Years ago GOD called you Home -Free from pain Free from that Vicious Disease Multiple Myeloma(Bone Cancer) and our pain is missing you and Daddy Soo much
susan
July 5, 2017
My Sweet Gentle Soul Today is Jerry's Birthday trying to make it special but your not here it is not the same you would have loved the monster storm shower we got last night We Miss you sooo much
Susan
June 27, 2017
My Sweet Gentle Soul on this day 4 years ago you entered in to Hospice Casey House for your final care here and 11 years ago GOD called My Daddy Home and on Shane's Birthday the 14 th - Jerry is honoring your last wish (doing some thing about his weight)I miss you and Daddy soo much and need you both right now soo much I feel so lost
susan
June 18, 2017
Happy Daddy's Day My Sweet Gentle Soul and My Daddy We Miss you sooo much
Susan
June 10, 2017
Forty Seven Months My Sweet Gentle Soul June is for Daddy's Day I miss you and Daddy soo much and the month that GOD called Daddy home and it's Shane's Birthday month as well I try to be happy but it's not the same I'm just soo sad
Donna
May 10, 2017
Have a blessed Mother's Day with your sons.
Susan
May 9, 2017
Forty Six months My Sweet Gentle Soul still here getting around slowly and GOD seems to need Mom's this year it's soo sad and I seem to miss you more every day
Susan
April 16, 2017
Happy Easter My Sweet Gentle Soul
Susan
April 11, 2017
Forty Fve months My Sweet Gentle Soul Missing you more than ever since my health has taken a turn for the worst and being able to do nothing I don't know how you lived the last 2 years with with a smile and great sweet spirit that I miss soo much nothing is the same
Donna
March 18, 2017
I sincerely hope that you are feeling much better now, Susan, since your ER visit.
I told my sister to give you a call to check on you.
Susan
March 12, 2017
Fouty Four months My Sweet Gentle Soul This was my turn to be in the ER for 7 hours in intense pain only to go home to take meds and total bed rest that can't be done I miss the little things you did to take care of me I'm so lost without you ...
Susan
February 14, 2017
42 years we started Our Path together as one My Sweet Gentle Soul and Forty Three months ago your path to be in GOD's Care just started WE Miss You soo much
Donna
January 16, 2017
Happy Birthday in Heaven, Jerry. Your family and friends miss you.
Susan
January 15, 2017
Happy Birthday My Sweet Gentle Soul
Susan
January 11, 2017
Forty Two months My Sweet Gentle Soul was spent 12 hours in the ER with Our First Born fighting for his life with a doctor script med (for his Heart) that caused his blood pressure to drop dangerous low at work and was rushed to ER by medics I really thought he was going to see you we all miss you sooo much ......
Donna
December 25, 2016
Sending you a belated Birthday Blessing, Susan.
susan
December 23, 2016
Today is my Birthday not happy I still miss you My Sweet Gentle Soul and Daddy and Mom - Jerry and Shane are taking good care of me like you wanted .....
Susan
December 9, 2016
Forty One months My Sweet Gentle Soul December Cold and No Snow yet You are greatly Missed at this time of year always with a smile and singing you Christmas Carols your way Me Heart Tests but there is no mending a broken Heart
Donna
November 10, 2016
Thank you, Susan, for mentioning our Mom. Like your beloved Gerry, she will be missed dearly. I know they both are at peace and will watch over us. God Bless.
Susan
November 9, 2016
Forty months My Sweet Gentle Soul Sad month already Margie's Mom has joined you in GOD's arms and wild weather we have not seen snow yet you always loved the first snow and election day you liked to vote if you liked who was running ?? Open House this weekend don't know if I'll get my finnish my series ornaments? and on to Football Turkey Day only now it's Ham we need you
Donna
October 12, 2016
Wondering if Jerry liked the snow as much as he did the rain. :-)
A wonderful man taken too soon. Peace to you, Susan.
Susan
October 11, 2016
Thirty Nine months My Sweet Gentle Soul what's left of Hurricane Matthew just rip through the southeast and we only got high winds causing chaos but no thunderstorms that you liked to watch I miss telling you to come in from the rain
Susan
September 9, 2016
Thirty Eight months My Sweet Gentle Soul and the heat wave still going me I'm homebound in the AC You if you were here you be basking in the sun waiting for the night time thunder storms
susan
August 9, 2016
Thirty Seven Months My Sweet Gentle Soul Remembering watching The Olympics with you Miss you
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