Edward A. Brockson, loving father, grandfather

Edward A. Brockson, 89, of Claymont, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Delaware Veterans Home in Milford.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 6, 1933.  He was the son of the late Harold Mason Brockson and Mary Margaret (Hennelly) Brockson, and was raised in Philadelphia, Pa. 

Brockson graduated from West Catholic High Boy’s School in 1950. He graduated from Drexel University in electrical engineering in 1963 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55 with an honorable discharge.  He worked as a contract engineer and owned and operated the Econowash Laundromat and Cleaners from 1970-2000.  

Brockson’s pride and joy were in his children and grandchildren; he loved to attend their sporting events and family gatherings. He was happiest when he was with his family enjoying a good conversation and a meal. In his free time, he loved going to the racetrack, playing basketball at the park and watching a favorite football team win on TV. He was an avid reader of science and health, and loved to share this knowledge with family.

In addition to his parents, Brockson was preceded in death by a son, Michael Gordon Brockson; a brother, Frank Brockson; and a sister, Margaret Brockson Foster.  He is survived by his two daughters, Donna Smith (Mark) of Millville, and Virginia Giebel (Richard) of Herndon, Va.; a sister, Kathleen Brockson (Dowd) Clarke of Garnett Valley, Pa.; six grandchildren, Karlie Smith of Richmond, Va., Mark Dylan Smith of Millville, Gigi Giebel of Herndon, Matt Giebel (Nicole) of Leesburg, Va., Tim (Sharon) Giebel of Ashburn, Va., and Caitlin (Mike) Giebel of Ashburn; and five great-grandchildren, Jacob Gamble, Jordan Gamble, Gianna Gamble, Lulu Giebel, and Daisy Giebel. 

A celebration of Edward's life for family and friends will be held at a later date. 

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