Churchill C. Franklin, M.D.

Churchill C. Franklin, M.D., 93, passed away January 21, 2024 at home in Newark.

Known as Church, he was born in Trenton, NJ to Churchill and Sara Franklin. Church grew up in East Brunswick, NJ and attended Rutgers University then continued his education at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia. While an undergraduate at Rutgers, Church met his bride to be, Mary Dolphin, at a Phi Gamma Delta fraternity party and they married in 1955.

After graduation from Hahnemann, Church enlisted in the United States Navy serving with the 2^nd Marine Corp based at Camp Lejeune, NC. His military service completed, Church & Mary settled in Wilmington, DE. They moved to Newark in 1960 to open his family medical practice. Church retired in 1992.

Church is predeceased by his son Mark and his sister Jean Fouratt. He’s survived by his wife, his daughter Ann Regan (Paul), son Chuck (Nancy), and daughter Kathy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Church’s memory to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Suite 217, 3803 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

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Funeral Services

Friends may call on Thursday, February 1^st at 1:00pm at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A brief memorial service will follow at 3:00. Burial will be private.

Condolences

Holly and Brock Harmon lit a candle and writes,

Dear Franklin Family, Dr. Franklin was such a special man to the Carnes Clan!!! He was always filled with joy and a passion for people! What fun times we all shared. He will be missed greatly. We are so fortunate to have known him during his long and full life. May he be celebrating with my folks now! I can just see them!!! With Love To You All, Holly and Brock Harmon

01/25/2024 09:04 pm

Macie scartine lit a candle and writes,

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Franklin, one of the nicest man’s I have ever met. It might have only been for a short while, but handling his medications at the local pharmacy, led me with the wonderful opportunity of meeting Mr. Franklin’s amazing son, Chuck, and his amazing wife. It has been a pleasure seeing them most of my days, and hearing about Mr & Mrs franklin and how they are doing. I was completely devastated hearing about the loss of Mr. franklin, I am sending the whole family my deepest sympathy, positive thoughts and lots of comfort. If you guys need me, you know where to find me I am always here.

01/26/2024 06:17 pm

Lisa Desmond writes,

Dr. Franklin delivered me and was my doctor until he retired. I have such vivid memories of the children's book corner in his office waiting room on Hillside Road. I can actually picture it now. He was wonderful; I'm so sorry for your loss.

01/27/2024 03:27 pm

Jeff Morton writes,

He was a wonderful man and a good friend to my parents and he was therefor me when I became a diabetic I really appreciated him Sincerely Jeff Morton

01/28/2024 03:38 pm

Linda L Brady lit a candle and writes,

So sorry to hear of Dr. Franklins passing. He delivered my children, and was always there for me. He was a wonderful person. Sending my deepest sympathies' to all of his family for their loss. May he rest in peace.

01/29/2024 05:29 am

Jill Coolidge Conte writes,

To Kathy and The Franklin Family Sending our Deepest Sympathies on the passing of your dad. I have so many fond childhood memories of him. Taking us to the beach, boating, and just always being such a wonderful man. May he rest in peace now. Thinking of you all. Jill Coolidge Conte

01/30/2024 11:04 pm

Ron Teague lit a candle and writes,

Sorry to hear of Dr. Frankins passing , he put up with me for 30 years, always enjoyed seeing him no matter how I felt.

02/12/2024 09:30 pm

Barbara Genther writes,

I was just 20 years old when I worked as a receptionist for Dr. Franklin. I had been a student at the University of Delaware and was married at the time, 1968, with one toddler when I worked in the office. I so admired Dr. Franklin and Mary, his wife. They were very special people and it has been over 55 years since I worked there, but I have never forgotten them… and sweet little Mark. I was then Barbara Johnson😁 With fond memories of a great man, . .

11/27/2024 03:09 pm

Christoper Gaines (Roman) writes,

I was just in my kitchen thinking about the music that was on the radio from the 70’s and one song was a strong memory of my single mother taking me often for checkups at Dr Franklins office. I remember the Book corner and doing Highlights often. Dr Franklin was one of the Nicest human beings I ever had memories of. I saw this picture looking him up to see pictures of him and he very much looked the same from the early 1970’s as he did in that picture. I’m sooty to hear of his passing, what an extraordinary person and pillar of his community. I’m 56 now and remember him as if it were 1976 again.

03/22/2025 11:00 am

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