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Bruce Gerwe posted a condolence
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Robin and Family, please accept our deepest condolences at the loss of Sam.
Sam was my best friend. Growing up just two houses apart, we spent many days playing together in the field behind our houses, playing sports with the other neighborhood kids, spending afternoons in the woods behind Loyola High School, and sledding down the big hill next to the school. We had great fun growing up and plenty of fond memories.
Sam introduced me to Robin and her family when we were in high school. While we all went to different high schools, thanks to Sam and Robin, I spent a lot of time at their high school functions and with their friends.
When it was time to get married, there was no hesitation and I asked Sam to be my best-man.
Through the years we kept in touch, talked about our families, argued over the better college football team, and listened to many of Sam's fishing and boating adventures.
You could always count on Sam to have a big smile and a story to tell. He will be deeply missed. A true friend.
Bruce and Grace Gerwe
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Margaret Block posted a condolence
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Gutridge Gazette
Final Edition 2022
For all those that know and love my dad you'll know that this will not be a eulogy but more of a roast because most of all he loved to make people laugh. I begin with a saying that you all have heard from my dad if you've ever called the Gutridge household: "City morgue you stab ‘em, we slab ‘em". It's dark, I know, but he's made a joke at every funeral I've ever attended with him and I would be the one to get in trouble for laughing out loud. In addition to not taking things seriously, he never did anything halfway. He went all 350 lbs in. He didn't just retire to the beach, he bought two condos on the beach….one for his office and one for his home. He had to have two fishing boats….one for the ocean, one for the river. He had to have 5,000 different fishing rods (please be sure to take one with you as a souvenir). Then there's the smoked meat obsession. Chef Sam loved to cook for people and, of course, he loved to eat. I used to try to tell him to open a restaurant but he never wanted to do it for a living. He liked doing it for family, friends, and the occasional fireman to avoid a fine for grilling on the porch.
He made people happy and OH the parties. My gosh, for those of you in Baltimore it was the Christmas party, the party of all parties when I was a child. I just remember everybody was kissing everybody. I am so glad that casual greeting faded with the 80s. Then there's the Florida crew from Sebring and the memories from our annual Armadillo Open with a full pig roast, golf and tennis tournament, and prizes. It was something to remember every year. Gatherings were always centered around the food. The steamed crabs, crawfish boils and etouffee nights. In the last few weeks there was only one time I saw him crying. I jokingly complimented him on the weight loss and I said “at least Robin can't pick on you for eating too much” and he started to cry and said "because I can't eat anymore". As he neared the end and lost his speech he was able to let us know he was not in pain. He would even look me in the eye and raise an eyebrow at my jokes.
I wanted to say a sincere thank you to all of his friends who in the last few months have probably talked to him more than ever. I know he would call you one, two, or 25 times a day and tell you the same thing over and over again. You always picked up. You actually made me feel guilty because I hardly ever pick up the phone. He always had a story to tell or he had news to report. Even after two craniotomies he passed speech therapy with flying colors. It wasn't because he was all there….but it was because he had so much useless knowledge shoved into his big brain that he could just regurgitate it at any time. Even though we didn't see eye to eye on a lot of big issues I'm going to miss our debates so much. It's going to be way too quiet.
He always used to say he wanted a good Irish wake. He wanted to be propped up in the corner and have everybody drinking around him to still be a part of the party. So if everybody could just raise their glasses, make a final toast to
Samuel Pendleton Gutridge the III.
“ May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you,
the angels protect you, and heaven accept you.”
Margaret Gutridge Block
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Tequila Rouse posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, October 8, 2022
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I love you all Ma, Meghan and Maggie, you all are family to me, I just didn’t know what to write which is why it has taken so long. This is a tough one. I remember dad just always saying to me whenever in his presence Quila your’re family and it was always with a big huge smile on his face. If I ever needed him he made it possible and I am forever grateful :(. I do know I love fishing and so did he, he would tell me about his fishing trips lol never a dull moment. Love you all and I am here for you..
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Mervyn W. Bowen posted a condolence
Monday, October 3, 2022
To Robin, Meghan and Margaret,
First, Linda and I want to send our deepest condolences to you all and your families, Sam was a much loved and valued friend. We met in the late seventies or early eighties when I joined the sales team at Environmental Elements in Baltimore, he was a big guy with a mustache twisted on the ends looking every bit a character from a Victorian novel. Along with his impressive demeanor he was very professional and memorable for his abilities and also for knowing how to enjoy himself, he was a great friend and colleague in every way. Linda and I, along with our two children, Stuart and Joanna arrived in Maryland in August of 1981 when I joined the Environmental Elements team. After flying over from England and making our way to our motel we found, in our room, a "Welcome to Baltimore" kit courtesy of of Sam and Robin Gutridge. This wonderful gesture was very much appreciated and cemented a friendship that has lasted ever since.
I had no siblings and one of the last times I spoke to Sam I told him that I wish I had a brother and if I did I would have been very proud if he was that brother I never had.
Linda and I are not able to travel at this time and regret not being able to come to his memorial service, please accept our apologies.
Finally, knowing Sam's love of his boat and fishing trips with Robin We will make a donation, in his name, to the Marine Resources Council.
God bless you, our love and fondest wishes go to you all.
Linda and Mervyn Bowen.
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Darby and Lynn Blanchard posted a condolence
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Robin, so sorry for you and your families loss. I thoroughly enjoyed Sam’s company at the many conferences we attended. He was a giant in our industry and a friend to so many. I especially remember the dinners we shared in New Orleans and Chicago. He will be missed but always in our hearts.
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Errol E. Leslie posted a condolence
Friday, September 30, 2022
I only met Sam towards the end of his life but am so thankful to God for the experience. I so enjoyed interacting with his family during the brief period and I am certain that that is a reflection of the person he was. I wish that I would have met him sooner. My heart goes out to Robin and other members of his family.I was so touched by the care Robin gave to him as we prepared mentally and otherwise for what seemed inevitable. I share sincere condolences to all of you and pray that God will give you His peace, comfort and strength during this period of grief.
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Terri Chaney posted a condolence
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Sending love to you, Maggie, and all of your family. God Bless. Terri and Don
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Renee Wirth lit a candle
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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My love, prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you Robin and all of your family.
You know Sam is not gone, but away for a time. You will see him again. Hold tight to all of your wonderful memories. Those are yours forever.
God is control, still on His throne and will be with you always.
Keep Sam’s memory alive, talking about him often, through the tears and through the laughter.
Love to you all,
Renee
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