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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018
Obituaries
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NANCY EDNA SPRINGER DUPONT Nancy Edna Springer duPont, of Conowingo, Md., passed away peacefully at home on June 1 at the age of 94. She was born in Rockland, near Wilmington, Del., in 1924 to Willard Springer, Jr., and Edna Martenis Springer. She was predeceased by her husband, R. Jacques T. duPont, also a native of the Wilmington area; and two sisters, Elizabeth Springer Mahood and Marietta Springer Patterson. She is survived by four children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Old Swedes Church in Wilmington, Delaware. Link to donation form: www.oldswedes.org/forms/form_ memorialgift.pdf. The memorial service will be private and at the convenience of the family. To view the full obituary and to send online condolences, visit www.rtfoard.com.
W. JOHN HUGHES W. John Hughes, 72, of West Grove, passed away on June 10 at the VA Medical Center Hospice in Coatesville. He was the husband of Edna Briggs Hughes, who passed away in 1998, and with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late William J. Hughes and the late F. Miriam Pierce Hughes. He was a heavy equipment operator for Page Excavating in Lincoln University for 33 years, retiring in 2008. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Vietnam. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, trains, sitting on his porch, making jelly, going to cookouts, and being with his family. He was a member of the Atglen Sportsmen’s Club in Parkesberg, and the NRA. He is survived by one son, W. John Hughes, Jr., and his wife Nicole of Broadway, Va.; one daughter, Laura Hammond and her significant other, Kenny Sanchez of Oxford; one brother, Harold T. Hughes and his wife Nancy of McVeystown, Pa.; one sister, C. Dianne Hylton of West Grove; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Hughes of Landenberg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Larry E. Hughes and baby Billy Hughes. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 14 and again from 11 a.m. to noon on June 15 at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home (200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove). His funeral will follow at noon. Burial will be in the New London United Methodist Cemetery. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www.griecocares.com.
MARGARET FORSYTHE BAKER Margaret Forsythe Baker, 91, passed away on April 22. Known to her friends and family as Peg, she demonstrated her interest in social justice through her active involvement in a variety of community programs in the Kennett Square area. A few of these included After the Bell, Bridging and the Kennett Area Food Cupboard. A service celebrating her life will be held on June 16 at 1 p.m. at the Kennett Friends Meeting House in Kennett Square. Donations can be made to the Kennett Square Area Food Cupboard, 136 W. Cedar St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.
Commercials spotlight volunteer firefighters Cameras were rolling as Chester County volunteer firefighters sharpened the skills they’ll need to battle a blaze. And the footage yielded two new commercials that are showing in Chester County movie theaters. The Western Chester County Fire Chiefs hosted a “Day in the Life of a Firefighter” training session at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus on May 5. This training session event allows volunteer first responders to practice the life-saving skills they will need during a real emergency in a safe environment. Emergency scenarios, including vehicle rescues, brush fires, a building fire and chemical fires, were all caught on camera. In between emergency calls, volunteers provided testimonials about their experience, which when set against the footage captured from the day, helps show the many different and important ways volunteers can help. The two 30-second commercials are set to run in Chester County movie theaters before the start of a film, and online at HelpFightFire.com, as part of the Help Fight Fire volunteer recruitment effort. The first commercial, titled “Adrenaline,” talks about aspects of being a
firefighter. From the rush of staring down flames inside the hallway of a burning building, to saving lives and the camaraderie gained from learning and working with a tight knit crew of other volunteers, the video captures how the work of fighting fires can be fun and rewarding. The second commercial, “Other Ways to Help,” speaks to the other ways volunteers can get involved at their local station. From marketing and advertising, to fundraising, fire police and other administrative responsibilities, there are plenty of other ways volunteers can help. Each commercial calls on community members to visit HelpFightFire. com to learn more about the opportunities that await them as volunteer members of their local fire station. “There are plenty of ways to get involved at your local Chester County fire station,” said Neil Vaughn, president of the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association. “So grab your popcorn, settle in and learn how you can help save lives. We’ll see you at the movies.” The Chester County Fire Chiefs Association oversees 55 volunteer fire departments and companies throughout Chester County. For more information, visit HelpFightFire.com.
Firefighters train for real-life emergencies.
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Volunteer firefighters were interviewed about their work for two new commercials
Longwood Fire Company presents $1,000 scholarship award Longwood Fire Company has presented its $1,000 Jim McGovern Scholarship award to Torianna LaBare. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must be a senior at Kennett High School in good standing. The student must have attended Kennett for at least two years and be a Pennsylvania resident. The winner must have at
least a 3.0 grade average and has shown excellence in science or mathematics. An essay of no more than 700 words is required, along with two letters of recommendation. Longwood gives the award to honor McGovern, a fallen firefighter. LaBare, who is a student at Kennett High School and Technical College High School
at Pennock’s Bridge, was also recognized as WPVI 6ABC’s 2018 Best of Class. “Torianna is the type of student who should be encouraged to pursue her dreams and rewarded for her hard work,” said Longwood chief A. J. McCarthy. LaBare will be attending Delaware Valley University to pursue a four-year, preprofessional degree in
animal science, with the eventual goal of becoming a large animal veterinarian. “I’ve always loved horses,” she said. “I’ve been around horses my whole life. I feel a connection with them and want to specialize in large animals so that I can work with them.” For more information on Longwood Fire Company, visit www. longwoodfireco.com.
From left: Avon Grove Lions Club president Eric Hansen, Lions 14 P District Governor Stephen Wagner, 14 P Lions Second Vice District Governor Marilyn Wagner, and Wendy Rector.
Avon Grove Lions name Citizen of the Year Wendy Rector, a volunteer at Oxford Area Neighborhood Services, has been named the Avon Grove Lions Club Citizen of the Year. The Lions Club wrote that Rector “is a person of passion and compassion. If someone is in need, she is eager to help. Clients enjoy her upbeat personality
at times when they are struggling. “She volunteers two days each week in the food pantry, picks up donated items for the food pantry, is a court advocate for clients with disabilities, is a school advocate for families with children with disabilities, helps clients find employment
opportunities, delivers furniture and other items to clients having no transportation, raises funds and organizes donations for the food pantry, and donates her time annually helping in the Christmas room. She also introduced and runs a dog food program for food pantry clients.”