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Mr. Francis Gargan

  • August 28, 2011
  • Maryland
  • Hospice of the Chesapeake
    445 Defense Highway
    Annapolis, MD 21401
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“Dear Lucy, How devastated I was to learn of your recent loss. The void I feel regarding Frank's brother Tom is still heart wrenching. Although it...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Roslyn Coskery Souser - Ardmore, PA

“Dear Lucy and family,So sorry to learn of frank's passing.It was only a few weeks ago that you came by the shop,was so nice to see you. Thinking of...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Gail Flieger - Annapolis, MD

“I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one. When a loved one dies the pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Delores Allen - Severn, MD

“Sherry, I am so sorry your father passed on. A priest once told me that our bodies are like our tents needed while we are on earth. When we no...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Kate Peterson - Las Vegas, NV

“Sherry, I am so sorry your father passed on. A priest once told me that our bodies are like our tents needed while we are on earth. When we no...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Kate Peterson - Las Vegas, NV

“Lucy we are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and you could always count on a big smile and a friendly greeting each...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Ned & Diane Middlesworth - CO

“Dear Lucy & Family, It is with great sadness that we receive the news of Frank's passing. We first met Frank in the late 70's as our Penn. House rep....Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Doug & Carolyn Gomez - Tualatin, OR

“I am so saddened to hear of Frank's death. Lucy - my love to you and your family. Ruth ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Ruth Niedomanski - Fredericksburg, VA

“Sherry & Family, Was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and may his wonderful...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Marilyn Pocock-Embrey - VA

“Lucy and Sherry and family, we are so sorry to hear that Frank passed away. Frank was a great friend and mentor. We always loved to talk with Frank....Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Deborah McMahon - Annapolis, MD

“I'm so sorry for your loss, Sherry, and I know what a painful time this must be. Though I never had the chance to meet your dad, he must've been a...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Valentia Mundell - Fells Point, MD

“He was the finest man i have ever known.His humor,friendship,integerty,love of his family and always being available when one needed him is what i...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Patrick W Hansen - Grasonville, MD

“Hi Papa! Words cannot describe how much you meant to me, and still do. You were the best Grandfather I could have ever had and I cherish all of my...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Christine Crow - Darnestown, MD

“God Bless you. You will be greatly missed. Sending tons of love to you and your family. I have only meet you once or twice, but I know how much you...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Katie Sirkey - North Potomac, MD

“My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your entire family. Sherry, I hold you close in my heart and pray for your comfort. Your dad was an inspiring...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Paige Greene - Canonsburg, PA

“I send my sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Francis Gargan. May the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you at this sad time. ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: O. Cooper - IL


Francis Toolan Gargan, "Frank", 78, a resident of Centreville for two years and previously of Annapolis and Grasonville, died August 28 at Anne Arundel Medical Center of respiratory failure after a two-week illness.
He was born Oct. 15, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, and attended Scranton Preparatory School in Scranton, PA as well as St. Joseph College in Philadelphia, PA. He was employed as a Manufacturer's Representative in the furniture industry for over 45 years. Frank served as a Military Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, and was also a Cryptology Specialist. He was a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club and St. Mary's Church in Annapolis, and a 23-year friend of Bill W.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Ross Gargan of Centreville, whom he married Nov. 9, 1957; two daughters, Elizabeth Crow and husband Randy of Darnestown, and Sherry Smith and husband Jonathan of Centreville; brother, John P. Gargan of Dallas, TX; sister, Mary Gargan McKinney of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Christine Crow, Shaun Crow, Kelley Crow, Scott Crow, Jake Smith and Ross Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be said at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 3 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions be made to either Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601.