Francis "Buck" Joseph Hammond's Obituary
Francis Joseph "Buck" Hammond, Sr. died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Renaissance Nursing Home, Millsboro, DE, under the care of Delaware Hospice.
Born December 29, 1921 in Wilmington, DE to John and Nora Hammond, he served with the Navy in WW II and was a machinist at the DuPont Co. Experimental Station in Wilmington for 35 years. After retiring in 1983, he and his beloved wife, Ida DiRico Hammond, split their time between their homes in North Wilmington and Old Landing, Rehoboth Beach, DE. After Ida's death in 1995, he moved to the Rehoboth Beach home where he enjoyed fishing, puttering, crossword puzzles, politics, and hosting family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother John Hammond of Sebastian, FL. Survivors include two sons and a daughter: Frank Hammond of Tierra Verde, FL, David Hammond and wife Lynn of St. Pete Beach, FL, and Eileen Hammond Weigel and husband George Alex Weigel of Wilmington, DE; five grandchildren: Kristen Dandurand, James Hammond, David and Philip Weigel, Heidi LaPlant; and two great grandchildren: Chloe and Will Dandurand; and daughter-in-law, Chris Hammond of Wilmington, DE;
All services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., Lewes, DE.
The family wishes to thank Delaware Hospice for the care they provided both at home and at Renaissance. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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