John Francis
Aspril, 82
NEWARK - John Francis Aspril of Newark passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007, in Christiana Hospital. He was 82.
Mr. Aspril was born on Nov. 8, 1924, in St. Georges, son of the late William L. and Elsie (Reynolds) Aspril.
He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
Mr. Aspril worked for Chrysler Corp., where he retired after 30 years of service. He also retired from the Christiana School District as a school bus driver after 15 years of dedicated service to the students of New Castle County.
He had a great love for fishing and hunting. He was a very loving and devoted father, grandfather and dear friend to many. He was loved by many dear friends and family and will be greatly missed.
Mr. Aspril"s kind-hearted spirit will be remembered by those who were blessed to know him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Emma Louise Aspril, on Feb. 18, 2005; two brothers, Earl Aspril and Billy Aspril; and a great-granddaughter, Emma, in 2006.
He leaves to cherish his fond memories a beloved son, John D. Aspril and his wife, Pam; two special grandchildren, Megan Aspril and Chris Chance; a great-granddaughter who will be born in August; and a very dear friend, Larry Monger.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial with military honors will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
Arrangements by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown.
Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at
www.daniels-hutchison.com.