Gailyn-Gwin-Obituary

Gailyn Ames Gwin

Washington, District of Columbia

1939 - 2023

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October 26, 2023
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Washington, District of Columbia

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Gwin Gailyn Ames Gwin Gailyn Ames Gwin, 84, of Seabrook, Maryland, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who conducted and sang choral music in the Washington, DC, area for more than 50 years and was active in the broader performing arts both personally and professionally, died on October...

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I remember Gaillyn who taught me how to Jitterbug/fast dance when I was an awkward sophomore & she was the loveliest Senior class Lady. Her sister "G.G" , my pal, in our sophomore class was the person who arranged for the lessons. I was in awe of this beautiful Head Majorette and astounded that she would teach me how to "swing dance", I had this crush on her forever and wished I had had the nerve to pursue her romantically after graduating from NHS. My prayers to her gracious character &...

Wishing the family peace and sweet memories of this special lady.

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A dear friend, I was lucky enough to go to New York with two other friends to hear her perform at Lincoln Center. We cried along with her husband Joe at the beauty of the music. Forever in our hearts.

During my time with the Washington Chorus (Jan 2001 - June 2006) Gailyn would pick me up from nearby Greenbelt and when my dad passed away in December 2004, she gave me a WP clip of his obituary. Such a great person!

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