Edward Raymond Clayville

Edward Raymond Clayville obituary, Seaford, DE

Edward Raymond Clayville

Edward Clayville Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cranston Funeral Home on Nov. 15, 2024.

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Edward Raymond Clayville, age 81, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 14, 2024, with his wife by his side. Edward was born on January 7, 1943, in Milford, DE, the son of the late Raymond and Cora Clayville.
Edward graduated from Seaford Highschool in 1961. He then went on to work for DuPont in Seaford for 40 years and retired from DuPont as a mechanic. He loved fishing, crabbing, clamming, boating, anything to do with the water, and woodworking, but most of all he loved spending time with his wife. Edward loved his vehicles, his SSR Pickup Convertible and Model A Jitterbug. He was a member of St. Paul's Church in Laurel, DE where he was the Trustee Chair for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, JoAnn Clayville, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Edwards is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Cora Clayville, brothers, John Richard Clayville and Alan Clayville.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday., January 4, 2025, (time to be determined), at St. Paul's Church in Laurel, DE.
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