John S. McGill's Obituary
John S. McGill, 62 of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Wilmington Delaware passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2009, at his residence. Born Wednesday, April 30, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Helen (Boyko) McGill of Rehoboth Beach and the late William C. McGill.
John was an excellent school teacher; he was unselfish and attentive to the needs of his students. He always went the extra mile with each and every student. He began his teaching career in Chester, PA, moved to Latrobe, PA, and then to Newark, DE where he taught for 28 years at Newark High School, retiring 2002. After retirement, he moved to the beach. He was a member of St. Edmond's Roman Catholic Church, was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, bicycling, and entertaining his family and friends at his home.
John is survived by his partner of 26 years, Drenning E. Sweigart of Rehoboth Beach; a son, John M. McGill USMC and his wife Dawn M. of Dover, DE; a daughter, Mary Elena McGill of North East, MD; two brothers: Hugh McGill and his wife Susan of Tempe, AZ and Stephen McGill and his wife Claire of Broomall, PA; a grandaughter, Gabrielle McGill of Dover and a grandson Leon Lochlan Smith of North East, MD; sister-in-law Nancy McGill of Lemoyne, PA; a former wife, Rosella C. McGill of Newark, DE; and eight nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, John was predeceased by a brother, William McGill and a sister, Mary Elena McGill.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, King Charles & Laurel Streets, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 Noon at the church. Interment will follow at Epworth Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
Memorial contributions may be sent to a Charity of your choise or CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Please sign the guestbook book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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