Marvin-London-Obituary

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Marvin Frank London

Claymont, Delaware

Feb 23, 1931 – Jun 25, 2017 (Age 86)

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BORN
February 23, 1931
DIED
June 25, 2017
AGE
86
LOCATION
Claymont, Delaware

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Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory - Wilmington Obituary

Marvin was born Feb 23, 1931 in Atlantic City, NJ to Jack and Alberta London. Raised in Pleasantville, NJ, he loved boating, fishing and hunting. In his youth, he served as a Marine Sgt. during the Korean War. Upon leaving the military, he married Grace Frances DeMeis on April 14, 1953. They...

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Dear London Family,
My thoughts, prayers and tears have been with you today as you celebrated the life of Uncle Marv.
I wanted to share a memory I have, as I have many but this one stands out..
Uncle Marv was going to teach me how to change the break pads on my car. If you knew him you know it was a learning experience but what is the best part of this, "He took the time to show me"..... That is the kind of heart he had, a BIG heart.
Uncle Marv and his family took my into...

Dear Grace & Family, Maryann & I would like to share our condolences on the passing of our friend Marvin (Whitey). He was a true friend, also a great fishing, crabbing & boating buddy! Not to mention work & drinking pal! He will be missed! Kirk & Maryann Bailey

Dear Grace, Steve, Ronnie, Marie and Mark,

My warmest condolences to you all.

It was a true pleasure to have the London family as our neighbors on Shelly drive. Marv was so good to our family and especially my father whom Marv would selflessly help do mechanical things around the home.

Marv took me deep sea fishing several times as a child. Boy, were some of those trips adventurous! I remember the ocean swells as large walls of water as we headed out from Barnacate...

Dear Grace,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband, Marvin.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your husband coming into the cafeteria at Claymont with his homemade desserts. He always had a kind word for all the women there. Your memories will get you through this rough time, as well as your family's support.
With sympathy,
Betty Grier

Ed and I will always remember Whitie as a true friend who was always there to help and to give you his honest opinion. He will be truely missed. May he rest in peace in God's hands.

Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14

So sorry for your loss Kenny and I have all of you in our prayers

My condolences to the entire family. So sorry for your loss.

Dear Steve -
I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Peace be with your family.
Sincerely,
Greg Wiessner