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Margaret Gans Obituary

Margaret S. Gans ( Lanny) died peacefully at home Jan. 15, 2020. Lanny was the daughter of William E. C. and Margaret Swope. She leaves her husband of 54 years ( Ted ) and three children ; Edgar Gans Jr. , Edith Gans, Margaret West, and one grandchild, Nora. She graduated from Garrison Forest School, Briarcliff and Gougher colleges. After working at the Rouse Company she became a devoted teacher at the Elmhurst Nursery School. Services will be private with a reception to be announced.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2020.

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Champ and Ginger Robinson

July 6, 2020

So sorry to hear about Lannys passing . I had no idea, i read it in the July Calvert issue today .
She was a true friend who will always be fondly remembered.
We loved seeing Lanny and Teddy when we visited Baltimore and also Maine from time to time.
My condolences to the family,
Champ

Lila Vizzard

January 29, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Gans! She was a bright light in our neighborhood and in so many lives. I could always count on her for a smile and a chat and her kindness towards my mom, especially in her later years, will forever mean so much to me. You all are in my thoughts and I hope you are surrounded by only the best of memories and lots of love.

Paul Martin

January 24, 2020

Ted, Ned, Edith, and Margaret (West), I am very sorry for your family's loss. I only met Margaret on a few occassions, but she radiated warmth and gratitude. May you always carry the best memories of her with you. And may you find comfort in each other and families and friends through this time.

January 22, 2020

Lanny was a beautiful person, a true friend, and a wonderfully hilarious soul. She loved Baltimore, her friends, and, more specifically, her communities, whether the community in question was her beautiful neighborhood or her liberal-minded art group, which met for over twenty years. Anyone who knew her will miss her jangly, open personality. She was a lovely person.

January 19, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Gans was both my kids nursery school teacher at Elmhurst. She was wonderful. Lisa Winter, Cornelia and Nick

Mandie Damron

January 18, 2020

She was a wonderful lady! Her kindness and spunk will never be forgotten!

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