Brian S. Coyle, 49

CLAYTON - Brian S. Coyle, of Clayton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. He was 49. Brian was born Feb. 12, 1960, in Newburgh, N.Y. the son of the late William S. and Dorothy Mary Culbert Coyle. He worked for Playtex in Dover as an electrician. Brian enjoyed collecting antique cars and gardening. He was known to be a good handyman and was a self-made carpenter. He was a Proud Eagle Scout of troop 135 in Smyrna. He is survived by his wife, Violet Coyle; children, Kristen M. and Adam Starkey of Smyrna; and grandchildren, Ryan B. Chillas and Kaci L. Joines of Smyrna. Friends may call Sunday, June 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna, for a gathering in Brian's memory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Boy Scouts of America Troop #135 100 West 10th Street, Suite 915 Wilmington, DE 19801. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium Inc., 29 South Main Street, Smyrna. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.