John Guthrie Midgette

John Guthrie Midgette

John Midgette Obituary

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John was born on March 27, 1961 and passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. John was a resident of Delmar, Delaware at the time of passing. In 1979 he graduated from Delmar High School; he then followed in his father's footsteps and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1980. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, John would have appreciated for you to donate to your local animal shelter in his name.

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