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Tilford “Pete” Trabbold

Tilford “Pete” Trabbold, age 101, of Townsend, Delaware, passed away on March 19, 2019. He was the son of Blanche (Snow) and Walter Trabbold and was born in Roanoke, VA, and raised in Holly Oak, DE.

Pete participated for seventeen years in the semi-pro baseball league, both as a player and manager of the Holly Oak Club team and was later President of the Delaware Semi-Pro League.  His love of baseball led him to try out for the Yankees.

He was self employed and owned and operated Bold Parking for 40+ years.

In retirement, he and his wife Adeline purchased a farm in Townsend and enjoyed their “little piece of heaven”.

He was predeceased by his brother Carmer Trabbold and his sister Eleanor Schaffer.

He is survived by his wife of 78 years, Adeline (Cox); his daughter Doris Boulanger (James); his grandchildren, Holly Collas (Charles), Jeffrey Boulanger (Linda); and his great grandchildren Miranda and Cole Boulanger; and his two brothers Walter Trabbold (Peggy) and Raymond Trabbold.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on March 25, 2019 at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803 from 10:00 am until 11:30 am followed by a short service.

Burial service will be private.

 

Funeral Services

Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington DE 19803

Monday March 25, 2019

Visitation:  10:00 to 11:30 am

A short service will follow

Burial will be private

Condolences

    Lizz lit a candle and writes,
    Holly-May you find comfort in the memories of your grandfather. Love you.
    03/20/2019 10:44 pm
    Bev Foust writes,
    Dear Doris, Ron and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
    03/20/2019 11:21 pm
    Steven & Patricia Schneider writes,
    Jeff and Linda, We were sorry to hear about your grandfather. We know he meant a lot to you. We will be thinking of you as our life begins another chapter.
    03/21/2019 03:42 pm
    Ann Aydelotte writes,
    Doris -- What a devoted daughter you were to your father during his very long life. My thoughts and sympathy are with you. -- Ann Aydelotte
    03/24/2019 02:27 pm
    Bilinski Family lit a candle and writes,
    To the Entire Trabbold Family, We are truly sorry for Pete's passing as Pete & Adeline were truly wonderful neighbors. We are praying for extra comfort& support from our Heavenly Father, for all of you at this time. May Pete rest in eternal peace. We are are with you in spirit as we were not able to make the service in honor of Mr. Trabbold. He lived A truly long life, that alone is a wonderful blessing. Yours in Christ, The Bilinski Family
    03/26/2019 11:58 am

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