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Gary Mathews Obituary

MATHEWS , Gary Richard Suddenly, on May 5, 2009. Gary Richard Mathews of Woodstock, dear husband of Kathleen Mathews, devoted father of Amy Myers, Kim Runkles and Butch Ely, loving brother to Dolores, Rolfe, Ronald, Diane, Patrick, Terry and Judy and grandfather to Corey, Cooper, Jeffrey, Jake, Emily and Zachary. He enjoyed playing cards and golfing.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Road), Sykesville, MD. Interment will be private. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on May 7, 2009.

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JoAnn (Promutico) Jager

May 8, 2009

When I think of Gary it's childhood memories. I picture a friendly smiling grown up guy. I was just a kid who spent alot of good times at the Mathews' house. My fondest memory is the day my big sister backed out of our driveway with my mom in the car. Her timing wasn't so good it seems because she ran right into Gary's truck as he was driving by. They said Gary just laughed and brushed it off as only a guy like Gary would. I never saw him angry or unhappy. I am very sorry he is no longer here among us but he will always be here within our hearts and fond memories. Even though it's been several decades since I saw him last, I will always see his smiling face whenever I think of him and my past. Sending peace, love and sympathy to you all.

Buff

May 7, 2009

A good friend to many and a great guy. I will miss his quick wit and outgoing personality. Hit em' long and straight Gary.

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