Mr. Lewis Donald Broadbent, age 69, of Townsend, DE, formerly of Penn Acres, New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2001 after a long and valiant battle with prostate cancer.
He joined other departed family members and friends whom he missed so much.
Born on August 11, 1932 in Wilmington, Mr. Broadbent was the youngest and last surviving of nine children of the late Caroline (Gears) and James Broadbent.
At a very early age, he joined the US Marine Corps and served in the Korean War, during which he earned two Purple Hearts.
He was very proud to be a Marine and believed strongly in their motto, "Semper Fidelis." Upon his return from military service and with the encouragement of his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley (Moore) Broadbent, he joined the Delaware State Police.
He began his career as a trooper in 1958 and retired as captain of Troop 9 in Odessa after 20 years of service.
Mr. Broadbent was active in his community and was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1578 in New Castle, St. John's Lodge #2, A.F. & A.M., the Delaware Consistory, and the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company.
Despite his demanding career, Mr. Broadbent's lifelong devotion was to his wife.
What he loved most was spending time with Shirley and his family and enjoying simple pleasures; during his last weeks he spoke often of his desire to again visit the beach of which he was so fond.
He will be sadly missed by his loving family: wife, Shirley; children, Harry Salvaggio and his wife, Lisa, of Charlotte, NC, Michael Salvaggio of Charlotte, NC, Doris Cluff and her husband, Chuck, of Townsend, and Donna Megginson and her husband, Jim, of Middletown; and 9 grandchildren.
He joined other departed family members and friends whom he missed so much.
Born on August 11, 1932 in Wilmington, Mr. Broadbent was the youngest and last surviving of nine children of the late Caroline (Gears) and James Broadbent.
At a very early age, he joined the US Marine Corps and served in the Korean War, during which he earned two Purple Hearts.
He was very proud to be a Marine and believed strongly in their motto, "Semper Fidelis." Upon his return from military service and with the encouragement of his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley (Moore) Broadbent, he joined the Delaware State Police.
He began his career as a trooper in 1958 and retired as captain of Troop 9 in Odessa after 20 years of service.
Mr. Broadbent was active in his community and was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1578 in New Castle, St. John's Lodge #2, A.F. & A.M., the Delaware Consistory, and the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company.
Despite his demanding career, Mr. Broadbent's lifelong devotion was to his wife.
What he loved most was spending time with Shirley and his family and enjoying simple pleasures; during his last weeks he spoke often of his desire to again visit the beach of which he was so fond.
He will be sadly missed by his loving family: wife, Shirley; children, Harry Salvaggio and his wife, Lisa, of Charlotte, NC, Michael Salvaggio of Charlotte, NC, Doris Cluff and her husband, Chuck, of Townsend, and Donna Megginson and her husband, Jim, of Middletown; and 9 grandchildren.
Mr. Lewis Donald Broadbent, age 69, of Townsend, DE, formerly of Penn Acres, New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2001 after a long and valiant battle with prostate cancer.
He joined other departed family members and friends whom he missed so much.
Born on August 11, 1932 in Wilmington, Mr. Broadbent was the youngest and last surviving of nine children of the late Caroline (Gears) and James Broadbent.
At a very early age, he joined the US Marine Corps and served in the Korean War, during which he earned two Purple Hearts.
He was very proud to be a Marine and believed strongly in their motto, "Semper Fidelis." Upon his return from military service and with the encouragement of his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley (Moore) Broadbent, he joined the Delaware State Police.
He began his career as a trooper in 1958 and retired as captain of Troop 9 in Odessa after 20 years of service.
Mr. Broadbent was active in his community and was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1578 in New Castle, St. John's Lodge #2, A.F. & A.M., the Delaware Consistory, and the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company.
Despite his demanding career, Mr. Broadbent's lifelong devotion was to his wife.
What he loved most was spending time with Shirley and his family and enjoying simple pleasures; during his last weeks he spoke often of his desire to again visit the beach of which he was so fond.
He will be sadly missed by his loving family: wife, Shirley; children, Harry Salvaggio and his wife, Lisa, of Charlotte, NC, Michael Salvaggio of Charlotte, NC, Doris Cluff and her husband, Chuck, of Townsend, and Donna Megginson and her husband, Jim, of Middletown; and 9 grandchildren.
He joined other departed family members and friends whom he missed so much.
Born on August 11, 1932 in Wilmington, Mr. Broadbent was the youngest and last surviving of nine children of the late Caroline (Gears) and James Broadbent.
At a very early age, he joined the US Marine Corps and served in the Korean War, during which he earned two Purple Hearts.
He was very proud to be a Marine and believed strongly in their motto, "Semper Fidelis." Upon his return from military service and with the encouragement of his beloved wife of 46 years, Shirley (Moore) Broadbent, he joined the Delaware State Police.
He began his career as a trooper in 1958 and retired as captain of Troop 9 in Odessa after 20 years of service.
Mr. Broadbent was active in his community and was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1578 in New Castle, St. John's Lodge #2, A.F. & A.M., the Delaware Consistory, and the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company.
Despite his demanding career, Mr. Broadbent's lifelong devotion was to his wife.
What he loved most was spending time with Shirley and his family and enjoying simple pleasures; during his last weeks he spoke often of his desire to again visit the beach of which he was so fond.
He will be sadly missed by his loving family: wife, Shirley; children, Harry Salvaggio and his wife, Lisa, of Charlotte, NC, Michael Salvaggio of Charlotte, NC, Doris Cluff and her husband, Chuck, of Townsend, and Donna Megginson and her husband, Jim, of Middletown; and 9 grandchildren.
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