Gordon Elliot "Terry" Peach III

Gordon “Terry” Elliot Peach, III of West Brandywine, Pennsylvania and North Captiva Island, Florida passed away peacefully at his beloved Cedar Knoll Farm home on September 7, 2024 after a brief, valiant battle with aggressive cancer.

Terry was born April 19, 1958 in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He graduated from the Holderness School in New Hampshire and then Lake Forest College, Illinois. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Plankinton Peach, his sister, Christen Peach, of Georgetown, Massachusetts, sister, Edie Peach Mauser, of Mystic, Connecticut and sister, Kim Peach, of Lowell, Massachusetts. He is predeceased by his father, Gordon Elliot Peach, Jr. and his mother, Martha Roland Peach.

As a youth, Terry first learned tennis with his mother and fly fishing with his father, laying the foundation for his career in both sports. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and nature. Upon graduating from college, Terry earned his USTA designation and began his professional tennis career competing and teaching tennis throughout the U.S. and abroad spanning 30 years. Terry brought sportsmanship and fun to the courts for his many students.

In 2004, Terry retired his professional racquet and opened A Marblehead Flyfisher, a full service fly shop for trout, salt, tropical, warm water and spey fishing. Terry’s passion for the sport of fly fishing was known to all who visited his shop in Centreville, Delaware. The shop quickly became one of the East Coast’s premiere fly shops to offer professional guiding, teaching and retail outfits. Terry’s caring spirit and generous heart could be felt by all he met. With his 40 years of fly fishing, Terry’s knowledge and contribution to the sport will leave a lasting impact with the fly fishing community and beyond.

Terry’s love for the outdoors and fly fishing were only surpassed by the love he had for his wife and family. Terry and his wife, Mary Ann, enjoyed spending time on their farm caring for their pets and rescue animals. Terry also took his fishing career to North Captiva Island, Florida where they enjoyed nature, boating and the sunshine.

When you think of Terry, celebrate the good memories you have of him. Remember life is fragile, short and should be lived to the fullest. Terry will be missed more than any words can express but he will forever be in our hearts until we meet again. Terry’s family expresses sincere gratitude and love to the many friends who supported them during Terry’s illness.

Donations in Terry’s honor may be made to the North Captiva Sea Turtle Foundation, 2602 Dora Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901  northcapseaturtles.org. 

Or donations can be made to Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy, P.O. Box 156, Chester Springs, PA 19425  hope-springs.org

A memorial service for Terry will be announced for a later date.

 Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. To view Terry's online obituary and leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.