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Donald L. Gouge, Sr.

Donald L. Gouge, Sr., age 79, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on June 15, 2019 after a 17-year battle with leukemia.

 

He was a graduate of Newark High School Class of 1957. Donald was a Lab Technician at the DuPont Experimental Station for 34 years retiring in January of 1992. He was a lifelong Eagles and Phillies fan, longtime member of the DuPont Country Club, avid golfer, Senior Club Champion in 1996, and a Super Senior Club Champion in 2000.

 

Survived by his sons Donald L. Gouge, Jr., Mark D. (Pam) Gouge, granddaughters Nicole E. Gouge, Erin P. Gouge, and companion Patricia Frasher, his sister Mildred G. (Herb) Alfree. He is predeceased by his parents Lonza and Carrie Gouge, his beloved wife Judith Jones Gouge who passed in 2009, and his brother David E. Gouge.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, 2nd Floor Polly Drummond Shopping Center, Newark, DE 19711, or the Helen Graham Center, 13 Reads Way, Suite 203, New Castle, DE 19720.

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Funeral Services

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 11AM at Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike, friends may call from 9:30-11AM. Interment private.

Condolences

    George Ostapchenko writes,
    My deepest sympathy and prayers to Dn's family. Don was a great friend. I enjoyed all the golf outings with him.
    06/19/2019 07:00 am
    LELITIA GASBY writes,
    My condolences to the family. I know he will be missed by many family members and friends . Don Jr. if there is anything I can do for you please let me know. My heart is with the family so sorry for your loss lean on one another for the comfort . Love , friend of the family, Lelitia Leda Gasby
    06/19/2019 12:32 pm
    Sarah and Rob Greco writes,
    Don and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
    06/19/2019 06:17 pm
    Patti Beauchesne writes,
    Don, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I will send positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
    06/20/2019 07:53 am
    Margaret Dougherty writes,
    Don, Jr., I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the family during this time.
    06/20/2019 10:17 am
    Newark Housing Authority Staff and the NHA Board of Commissioners writes,
    Don, We are sorry for the loss of such a dear family member. We extend our deepest sympathy, our prayers and thoughts to you and your family. May the wonderful and pleasant memories of a life well lived sustain you at this time and in the days to come.
    06/20/2019 10:29 am
    Kim Cloud writes,
    My condolences. Don sold me his blue chevy wagon, that's how I came to know him at the Station.
    06/20/2019 11:58 am
    Ron Huff writes,
    I was a Newarker class of 61. I worked part time at the Newark Billiard Academy where Don was a regular and we became good friends. (he was a lefty) My favorite memory was, after a long stint in the hospital, I couldn't work and had no money. Don took me to a movie in the Newark Shopping Center. Never forgot it. Great guy.
    06/20/2019 09:47 pm
    Leslie Stillman writes,
    Donald, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leslie Stillman
    06/21/2019 06:11 am
    Bruce & Pat Moran writes,
    Don Jr and Mark, Don was a wonderful friend not only during our time at DuPont but throughout the ensuing years. I have many stories and memories a lot of which I am sure Don regaled you with. Of course sometimes we remembered it differently. I did not lift the Kitchen Sink bowl at the Charcoal Pit and drink the remains of our group’s ice cream Sunday “I ate it with a spoon.” But it makes for better telling that way. Being able to stay in touch over the years at our Monday lunch’s has given us more memories. I will surely miss him. We are sorry we cannot attend his Memorial service but please know we are thinking of you both. Bruce & Pat Moran
    06/21/2019 01:51 pm
    Erhard "Hardy" Hoegger writes,
    With grateful memories of a good work relationship at DuPont Film Department.
    06/22/2019 07:58 am
    Jerry Hanks writes,
    So sorry to hear this my prayers for the Family
    06/22/2019 04:22 pm
    Victor Battaglia jr writes,
    My condolences for your loss.
    06/30/2019 03:12 pm