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du Pont
Age 72, of Somerset, PA, formerly of Newtown Square, PA, died on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Somerset Hospital in Somerset, PA.
Mr. du Pont was a 1957 graduate of The Haverford School; he attended the University of Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Miami, with a BS in Marine Biology in 1965. He continued his education, earning a PhD in Natural Science, in 1971 from Villanova University.
Mr. du Pont was the founder of the Delaware Museum of Natural History, as well as the founder of Foxcatcher Swimming and Foxcatcher Wrestling. He was a well known ornithologist, philatelist, and a philanthropist.
His memberships include the U.S. Modern Pentathlon Association, the American Ornithologists Union, as well as the British Ornithologists Union.
John is survived by his sister Jean Ellen DuPont Shelhan, of Coral Gables, FL, and his step-brother, William du Pont II, of Orlando, FL.
Services will be held privately at the du Pont Family Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for John du Pont
Connie
December 5, 2019
Still think about you often.
April 10, 2012
Still thinking of you every day. I would have been there to say our temporary farewell but, unfortunately, those who worked for you at your time of final peace lost me in the shuffle. I will always remember you as the wonderful friend you were and never forget your ability to teach, reach and uplift. I would also like to say that I know you have been forgiven and trust and have faith I will keep your company again. Doc had faith in you and so do I.
Your loyal friend,
Bebe
Bebe Beatty
December 17, 2010
My condolences to John's family and friends.
Connie
December 14, 2010
My sympathy to his loved ones. We appreciate the good he did. God bless his soul.
Connie
December 13, 2010
We appreciate the good he did and leave judgement to the almighty. God rest his soul.
Penny Taylor
December 13, 2010
May you now rest in peace! Penny Lee Taylor
LEE SZYMANSKI
December 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra Stroup
December 12, 2010
Rest in Peace
Robin Washington & Raven Walters
December 12, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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