Stapleford, Sr. FREDERICA - Joseph James Stapleford, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 26, 2016. Born December 25, 1945 to Norman and Gladys Stapleford and stepmother Betty Stapleford, Joe worked at Berry Van Lines until he felt it was time to "Move" onto another stage in life. He enjoyed spending time camping and fishing with his family. Many nights Joe would just have us all sit with him and watch his favorite movie "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers". Joe is survived by his wife, Wendy (Halls Restaurant) of 46 years; their three sons, Joseph J. Jr. and his children Megan and Heather, William N. Sr., wife Mary and their children, Angel her child A-Ternity, William Jr. (Lauren) and child Olivia, Shane (Haleigh), Jeffery J., (Victoria) and children, Justine, Jason, and Joey and great grandchildren. Joe and Wendy will forever be joined and will meet again as he sits on a bench at the Gates of Heaven waiting on his woman, the one true love of his life. A gathering will be held on, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends can visit and pay respects between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations to: Joseph J. Stapleford Sr. Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo, 100 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.