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Joshua E. "Ned" McIlvaine Jr.

Wilmington, Delaware

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Joshua E. "Ned" McIlvaine Jr.Joshua E. "Ned" McIlvaine, Jr., age 70, of Newark, Delaware passed away peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Ned so loved his work selling agricultural chemicals for DuPont that he "worked" 10 more years after his retirement for a...

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Ned was a very quiet, kind hearted man that we saw from time to time at family gatherings. His calm voice and mannerism always made speaking with him about any subject relaxing. Nancy, Josh , Joanie and Jennifer ours hearts are heavy and our love and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God be with you and guide you to a place of acceptance, and the strength to live life with Ned always in your thoughts. Be happy for he is truly at peace and may you always live life...

I pray you all get through this horrible time as well as possible and always keep his memory close at heart.

We are very saddened to hear of Ned's passing, we have all enjoyed working with Ned through the years and will miss him greatly.

Ned was a legend in Crop Protection sales, he enjoyed selling and had fun selling for 42 years with DuPont. He is one of those rare few who could sell snow to eskimos! I learnt a lot from Ned and I am always grateful for his friendship, support and rich contributions to DuPont. May his soul rest in peace.

Som and family

Dear Nancy, Josh, Jennifer,Joni and Family..

Lesley and I share your loss of a good man. I have known Ned since our Shell Chemical days and have always admired him for sharing his wisdom and encouragement to our group. While others see him with his quiet demeanor which hid his skills at selling, developing personal relationships. When he spoke and shared ideas, it often resonated as it came from experience and conviction that gained him wide respect from the people he meets and did...

We are deeply saddened to hear of Ned's passing. May your wonderful memories provide you with peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved him.
The Pritchard's- Bob, Alisa, Breanna, and Robert

Nancy
Aloke and I have been your neighbors for 10 years and have come to regard you and Ned as family. He was one of the kindest pesons we know. His garden was his passion and so was the green grass of his lawn that he maintained with such meticulous care. We feel that we have lost a father figure and will forever cherish our memories of him. We offer our deepest condolences to you. He is at peace with God.

Nabanita Ghosh, Newark, Delaware

Nancy,
I am so sorry to read of Ned's passing.It has been a very long time since I have spoken to you but I'd never forget my old room mate. My thoughts will continue to be with you and your family.

My sincerest condolences to the McIlvaine family. I am a fellow DuPont rep in NC that knew Ned for many years. I have always held him in the highest regard, and always viewed him as being a man of integrity. Ned was widely respected throughout our organization, and will be sorely missed.
May God comfort you, cradle you in His loving arms and bless you as you go through this difficult time.