Thomas Charles Wooding's Obituary
Thomas “Tom” Charles Wooding, age 87 of Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewes, DE, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE. He was born on September 25, 1931 in Upper Darby, PA, son of the late Clark and Ruth Wooding.
Tom started his career at the Philadelphia Gas Works where he met his future wife, Marjorie (Marge) Berryman. They married on October 13, 1956. In 1968, Tom and Marge moved to Greensburg, PA, where Tom was employed by Kennametal, Inc. In 1983, the couple moved to Lewes, DE and were the co-proprietors of Wooding’s Beach Deli. Tom was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife Marge; his brother Clark; and his son-in-law, David C. Shannon. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth A. Shannon of McDonald, PA; his son, Henry "Harry" C. Wooding (Laura Scharp) of Wilmington, DE; his daughter Diane L. Vickers (Edwin) of Milton, DE; and his grandsons: Andrew D. Shannon, Eric W. Shannon, Thomas H. Wooding, and Patrick J. Wooding.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to Doggone Happy Animal Rescue at www.doggonehappyde.com.
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