Francis J. DuPhily DOVER - Francis J. DuPhily, of Dover, formerly of Smyrna, also known as "Preacher Man" passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital. He was 80. Mr. DuPhily was born April 6, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware the son of the late John and Bella Forteir DuPhily. He retired as supervisor of the power tool crib for General Motors in Wilmington, Del., where he worked for 23 years. Mr. DuPhily was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed doing puzzles and socializing with his friends at the former Donut Connection in Smyrna. Mr. DuPhily was a member of St. Polycarp's Roman Catholic Church in Smyrna and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Madaline Wood DuPhily; three sons, Francis J. DuPhily, II of Marion, Va., John J. DuPhily of Chestertown, Md. and Joseph J. DuPhily of Hartly, Del.; three daughters, Bernadette Connor of Middletown, Sharon Passwaters of Dover, and Annette Heald of Middletown; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, Delaware. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday July 1, 2010 at 11a.m. in St. Polycarp's Roman Catholic Church, 135 Ransom Lane Smyrna, Delaware. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Bear, DE immediately following the mass. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the St. Polycarp's Building Fund, 135 Ransom Lane Smyrna, DE 19977. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com