Leonard Chaffinch, 89

BRIDGEVILLE - Leonard Chaffinch of Bridgeville passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Lofland Life Care in Seaford. He was 89.

Mr. Chaffinch was born on April 15, 1918, in Greenwood, son of the late George Warner Chaffinch Jr. and Neita Ruth (Street) Chaffinch.

Mr. Chaffinch was a self-employed farmer and carpenter his entire life.

For many years he served as a certified lay leader for the Methodist Conference at many of the churches throughout the county.

He was a former member of the Southern States Board, member and past president of the Bridgeville Kiwanis Club and had served as district governor for Kiwanis, a former member of the Farm Bureau, and was a member of Gideons International.

He especially enjoyed gardening in his later years and was known to keep everyone in fresh vegetables.

Many people fondly remember his playing of the harmonica, banjo and fiddle.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years this May 9, Pauline (Harris) Chaffinch; a son, Darl V. Chaffinch of Apache Junction, Ariz.; a daughter, Sharon Mae Chaffinch of Bridgeville; a son, Col. L. Aaron Chaffinch, Delaware State Police retired, and his wife, Karen of Greenwood; a daughter, Portia M. Brandt of Muncy, Pa.; a sister, Helen Calder of Middletown; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Johnstown United Methodist Church, St. Johnstown Road, Greenwood, where friends may call one hour prior to services.

The Rev. Dr. Everette Isaacs will officiate.

Interment will be in the adjoining churchyard cemetery.

Friends may call at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, today from 7-9 p.m.

Instead of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Johnstown United Methodist Church, St. Johnstown Road, Greenwood, DE 19950.