Jesse Raymond Galford

On February 14, 2025 Jesse Raymond Galford passed away. He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Suzanne Galford (Krebs); devoted father of Serena Meenan and her partner Brian Rosenbaum; cherished grandfather of Paige and Paul, dear brother to Kathleen Dooley, her family, two brothers and their families; beloved brother-in-law of Nancy, Mary Kay, Jeffrey, Neil, Paul, Chris and their families. Jesse is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a community of friends who will carry on his memory.

An avid lover of nature, Jesse spent countless hours either working in his garage, or in the great outdoors, finding peace and joy in exploring forests, beaches, and mountains alike. He loved hunting, boating, crabbing, fishing and camping. These were just a few ways he connected with the world around him.

The family will host a light luncheon and memorial gathering from 11:30-3:00 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road), Timonium, Maryland 21093. A “Time of Sharing” will be held at noon, where everyone is invited to share personal stories and remembrances of their time with Jesse.

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The Dash Between

-By Linda Ellis

Jesse Galford

December 17, 1950 – February 14, 2025

Between the date when we arrive and the date we go away,

there exists a horizontal line that captures every single day.

And because these days we're living seem to vanish in a flash,

we need to make the most of that special little dash.

We are blessed with opportunities as we tread the grounds of earth

to build the loving legacy our own dash will be worth.

To focus on what matters, not on things we’ve owned or bought,

and smile every chance we get, and love with all we've got.

For the duties of our daily life --the job, the house, the cash

affect the way we get to live our only little dash.

So, appreciate the here and now as each moment will unfold

because we're never told beforehand how much time our dash will hold.

Don’t spend this time with worries, bitterness and fear.

The future may be uncertain, but right now, your dash is here.

If you need to make some changes, let this be the day you start --

to make a difference with your life, show the love that’s in your heart.

For how you spend this life will someday be defined

by everything that is remembered in the dash you leave behind.