Walter W. Pollitt, 91

LAUREL - Walter W. Pollitt, of Laurel, passed away on Feb. 7, 2009, in The Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 91. Walter was born in Delmar, a son of the late Hayward and Ethel Hastings Pollitt. Mr. Pollitt is survived by his sister, Helen F. Whaley of Laurel; nephews, Ronald and Nancy Bloodsworth and Robert and Gerry Bloodsworth. A special friend, Louis McDaniel also survives him. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. Pollitt and a sister Doris Bloodsworth. A funeral service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street Laurel, on Wednesday at 2 p.m., where a viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. The Rev. K. Wayne Grier will officiate. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Contributions can be made in his memory to Delaware Hospice 100 Patriots Way Milford, DE 19963.