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Thomas ‘Tom’ R. Scrimshaw, Delmarva Power retiree

September 20, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Robert Scrimshaw passed away peacefully at his home in North Carolina Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, after a long battle with complex medical issues. He was born Dec. 1, 1947.

He was the beloved husband and best friend of Colleen (Coughlin) Scrimshaw; devoted father of Erin Scrimshaw and Jon Scrimshaw and wife Jenn; and proud grandfather known as “Pop” to Mason, Max, Marshall and Malloy Scrimshaw.

He was born in Renovo, Pa., the son of the late Robert and Lurline Scrimshaw. Tom grew up in Georgetown, graduated from Sussex Central High School, and lived in the area his entire life. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery Scrimshaw. He will be remembered warmly as a brother to two sisters, Lucinda Donley, and Robbin Townsend and husband Paul. He will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Tom was a hard-working, loyal person, committed friend, and an avid fisherman. The desire to be nearer to family recently brought him to North Carolina where he was able to watch soccer games and spend some enjoyable times with his grandsons. Part of his heart always remained in Sussex County though, surrounded by friends and memories.

After his retirement from Delmarva Power, he spent a few hours each morning at Bakers Hardware getting the place open and making coffee for the early morning employees and customers. He cherished that morning routine being useful in the store, and spending time in the hub of the action with friends each day. Many days he would spend time at the Millsboro Little League Park working with the grounds crew, or he would find a buddy or two and go fishing. He had all the favorite fishing spots staked out for when the grandsons would come to visit. Vacationing with family in the Outer Banks each year was a family tradition that expanded through the years to include that growing family, who learned to appreciate the early morning treasurers of the beach.

There will be no memorial or funeral services at this time. Tom always said to have a party not a wake, so to everyone who remembers him, celebrate Tom’s life in your own way. Raise a glass of your favorite drink in his memory because that’s what he would have wanted. “Tom, this Bud’s for you.”

No flowers please, just great memories of a man who lived a life that shows it’s what’s in the heart that matters.

 

 

 

 

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