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Glenys L. Symonds

  • October 4, 1933 - January 24, 2012
  • Cascade, Maryland
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“I still can't believe you are gone grandma. There are so many wonderful memories you have given me over our time together. The fun summers mike and I...Read More » ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Jeannette Symonds - Gloucester, VA

“Dear Dan, Doug, and Rick, We are sorry for your loss. We know that she has now joined your Dad, Fred, and your brother, Ray in heaven. We...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Bob and Carolyn Savary - FL

“Doug and family, So sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is losing both of them so close together. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ...Read More » ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Ramona (Milligan) Gerbig - FL

“My dear cousin's, I'm so sorry for your loss. A passing is so hard for those left behind. Love Joe ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Joe Symonds, Jr - Malden, MA

“Rick: I never met your Mom but I know you and I truly believe that she instilled in you the very best of herself. In turn, by your example and...Read More » ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Mark & Cathy Gandolfo - VA

“Rick, Doug and Dan, I am sorry about the loss of your mother. I can't imagine the hurt that you are going through losing both of your parents so...Read More » ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Penny Hall - Mont Alto, PA

“Glenys will be missed, she was a wonderful lady; but now she will begin a new life and a new journey. RIP my friend. ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Jean Placek - Waynesboro, PA

“Dan, My deepest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your Mom. May you find comfort in the promises of Jesus that there is a life beyond...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Fr George Limmer - Hagerstown, MD

“I Am So Sorry for Your Loss, You Have My Deepest Sympathy. I didn’t have the pleasure to meet her, but I know her son (Douglas P. Symonds)...Read More » ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: Rafael Rodriguez - Port Edwards, WI

“To Rick,Doug and the entire Symonds family, I anm so sorry for your loss. Both your parents were just great people and we could not have had a better...Read More » ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Chris Gibbons - Rochester, MA

“To Doug and the entire Symonds family. It saddens all of us to hear your loss. Your support system in Charlotte is here for you. All of your...Read More » ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Denise Hampton - Charlotte, NC

“Gone but not forgotten, we will miss you but know that one day we will see you again. We will cherish all the times we shared together and you will...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Mike, Mandy, Hannah & Carter - VA

“I hope that I expressed to you, during the time I had with you, how much you meant to me. How grateful I am that I had you and Mr. Symonds to be a...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Emily Bivona - Smithsburg, MD

“Sweet Mrs. Symonds, what a beautiful woman. I will always remember how kind and generous you were, the walks we took, and the talks we had. You...Read More » ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Rose M. Poole - Blue Ridge Summit, PA

“Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you the family of Glen. Just 4 months ago you lost your father unexpected, and now your mom. I have so...Read More » ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: Teresa and George Coyle - Cascade, MD

“My love and heart go out to my incredible family who have shouldered such unexpected tragedy over the last 5 months. Aunt Glenn was always the life...Read More » ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: frances gibbonsclarke - CT

“Mom, you will be missed. Shopping will never be the same without you esp the Christmas Tree Shop. Thanks for all the wonderful memories-Love, Sue ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: Sue Symonds - Gloucester, VA


Mrs. Glenys L. (Savary) Symonds, 78, of Cascade, MD, died Tuesday evening, January 24, 2012, in the Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. She had been in failing health for the past month. Born October 4, 1933 in Malden, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Enid (Field) Savary. She lived her early life in Malden. She and her husband, the late Raymond F. "Fred" Symonds, were married on November 11, 1951 in Malden. They moved to their home in Cascade in November 1969. Mr. Symonds died on August 28, 2011. Mrs. Symonds worked as an aide at the Cascade Elementary School and also as a clerk at the thrift store at Fort Ritchie. However, she was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Thurmont, MD and attended services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Sabillasville, MD. She also was a volunteer at various organizations in the community, including the Election Board of Washington County, MD. Mrs. Symonds enjoyed being around children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Richard W. Symonds and his wife Sue of Gloucester, VA, Douglas P. Symonds and his wife Jean of Monroe, NC and Dan W. Symonds and his wife Cathy of Smithsburg, MD; her daughter-in-law, Kassie E. Symonds of Smithsburg; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Raymond F. Symonds, Jr.; four sisters; and five brothers. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Pastor Janet Comings officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Church Cemetery in Cascade. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday evening, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, P.O. Drawer D, Sabillasville, MD, 21780 or The ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA, 91301 or The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 747, Hagerstown, MD, 21741. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com