Edward F. Barlow

1941 - 2021

Edward F. Barlow

Hockessin - It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Edward F. Barlow, who passed away July 20, 2021, at the age of 81 in the Christiana Hospital. His wife, Connie, was by his side.

Born in Wilmington, DE in 1941. He was the son of the late Ralph Edward and Florence Barlow. He was a graduate of Conrad High School Class of 1959. Ed served in the United States Air Force from 1960-1964. He worked for Diamond State Telephone and retired from Bell Atlantic as an Electronic Technician.

Playing his trumpet or euphonium, Edward was a member of Conrad, Brecks Mill Band, the Zoli Band at St. Anthony's, First State Symphony, Diamond State Concert Band, the Newark Community Band, New Castle County Band, Frank Hoagy's Om-Pah, John Phillip Sousa, Chesapeake Brass, Peniel bands, and the Academy of Lifelong Learning Band. Ed thought the world of his family, many friends from childhood, work, bands and our neighborhood.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his Aunts Doris and Alma, Uncles John, Francis, and Robert, Cousins Peggy Jane and Larry.

Ed was survived by his wife, Connie, his brothers Bruce (Kathy), Steve (Mary), Nieces Stephanie and Kara and his sisters-in-law Donna and Peggy, cousins Barbara (Jim), Brian (Lorraine).

Visitation will be Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 10:30-11:30AM at Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, followed by his Memorial service at 11:30AM. Interment will be on Friday August 6, 2021 at 10:00AM at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis , Tennessee 38105, Brandywine Valley SPCA, 600 South Street, New Castle, DE 19720, American Legion National Headquarters, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 21016 Tulsa, OK 74121- 1016, or Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713

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