Photo courtesy of B.W. Foster Funeral Home - Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
Feb 13, 1945 – Dec 1, 2023
CHESAPEAKE -- Earl Sanders Waddell, 78, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, at his home surrounded by his family on December 1, 2023. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Earl S. and Beatrice Aquino Waddell.
Earl was a practicing Catholic and active member of St. Mary Church in Bowers Hill. He was a lifelong printer and retired as the Norfolk Naval Base’s Director of Defense Automated Printing Services (DAPS). Earl served decades as a volunteer for both the Deep Creek Ruritan Club and the ABNB Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and attending the numerous sporting events of his 7 grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 54 years, Margaret “Peggy” Cowling Waddell; sons Earl Jr., David and his wife Wendy, and Neal and his wife Melissa; 7 grandchildren: Tyler, Thomas, Ashton, Maggie, Ryan, Landon and Sawyer; his sister, Cecelia Harris and her husband Ron; his brother, James Waddell and his wife Jane; sister-in-law Betty Cowling; brother-in-law Ray Cowling and his wife Kate; brother-in-law Bryan Cowling and his wife Debbie; and 8 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 6th, at Foster Funeral Home, 1926 High St., Portsmouth. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, December 7th, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 522 High St., Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either St. Mary Catholic Church Restoration and Maintenance Fund, c/o 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703, or the Deep Creek Ruritan Club, PO Box 6934, Chesapeake, VA 23323 (Memo: In Memory of Earl Waddell). Please visit BWFosterFuneralHome.com to leave a condolence for the family.
Read MoreTo Peggy and the entire Waddell family: So sorry to hear of your loss. I just today found out. May the Lord be with all of you at this hard time and forever. Shirley Cipcic and family.
Shirley Cipcic
December 24, 2023
Dear Peggy, Jan and I are so sorry to hear of Earls passing. He was a great guy and a true gentleman. Though our paths have not crossed in many years we have fond memories of times we were able to get together with you and Earl. I particularly cherish our golf excursions to Virginia, your gracious hospitality and the laughs we enjoyed. God bless you and all the Waddell clan. All our prayers. Jan & Jim Fallon
Fallon
December 07, 2023 | Friend
I didn't know Earl, but I knew some of his family members. And what a wonderful family he had! I'm sure he will be dearly missed by all of them. My sincere condolences to Peggy and children.
Patricia Peters
December 06, 2023 | Chesapeake, VA | Acquaintance
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We're thinking of you with love and prayers.
Kenny & Tammy King
December 06, 2023 | Denver, NC | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I am so sorry for your loss. Garry and I are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Earl always being such a kind man and helping him pick the perfect Christmas tree at the Garden Center with him every year was always such a joy. Prayers for comfort for you all.
Garry & Kim Wilkinson
December 06, 2023 | Boykins, VA | Friend
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Waddell family. Earl's presence on the sidelines cheering his grandchildren and other players on during soccer will be missed.
Brian and Diane Anderson
December 06, 2023 | Chesapeake, VA | Friend
Dear Wasswll family, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Earl. He and Mrs. Peggy were awonderful "back-door" neighbors for many years to my parents, Calvin and Harriett Faison. The Waddell's backyard on Weiss Lane and my parent's backyard on Brown Road nearly touched. My Dad thought so much of Mr. Earl when they worked together in the Ruritans, and we have been blessed to know Mrs. Peggy through Food Pantry. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this...
Kevin and Dara Snell
December 06, 2023 | Chesapeake, VA | Friend
To my friend Earl & Family,
Just want you to know that you all are in our thoughts/prayers during this time. I hope that the wonderful memories with your father will bring comfort in these difficult moments.
We are thankful for your friendship - Greg & Allison Woodward
greg woodward
December 06, 2023 | Willacoochee, GA | Friend
Sending love, hugs and prayers of peace to The Waddell Family. Mr. Waddell was a kind man, and always had a smile in his heart. He will be greatly missed by all.
Laura Keesey
December 06, 2023 | Chesapeake, VA