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Start: 2017-07-02T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-07-02T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory - Wilmington

BORN

February 23, 1931

DIED

June 25, 2017

AGE

LOCATION

Claymont, Delaware

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...

Sue Caputo

July 03, 2017 | Knightdale, NC

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

July 02, 2017

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...

Jon Paris

July 02, 2017 | Newark, DC

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

BETTY GRIER

July 01, 2017 | WILMINGTON, DE | Friend

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.

Ed & Mary Lou Mayer

June 30, 2017 | Claymont, DE

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

June 29, 2017

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

Karen Lutton Humphreys

June 29, 2017 | Milton, FL | Friend

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

Steve Webster

June 28, 2017 | South Portland, ME | Family Friend

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

Greg Wiessner

June 28, 2017 | Cumberland, ME | Coworker

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