Bryan Christian McNamire, 36

DOVER - Bryan Christian McNamire, 36, of Dover, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009. He was born Sept. 8, 1972, in Dover. Bryan worked at Delaware Packaging, Dover, as a graphic art designer. He loved to paint, but his artistic talents did not end there. He also wrote stories, was a songwriter and taught himself the guitar, among other instruments. He loved nature because it reached deep into his artistic soul. Most of all, Bryan was known for his love, compassion and kindness. His existence was treasured by his family and friends. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lynn and Mark Frankton of Ridgely, Md.; his father and stepmother, Paul and Judy McNamire of Dover; paternal grandmother, Irene McNamire of Dover; step-grandparents, Roland and Pat Frankton of Ridgely, Md.; his brothers who he was very close to, Bob McNamire of Dover and Steven Frankton of Ridgely, Md.; and one nephew, Connor McNamire, and several cousins, aunts and uncles all adored him. Bryan's life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may gather one hour before services. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 428, Denton, MD 21629. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.