IN MEMORY
The Passmore family kindly included Wilmington Friends School (for Financial Aid or endowment honoring the Class of 1945) among the suggested memorial donations. William T. Lynam III ’52 William T. Lynam passed away on June 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife, two children, two step-children, and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Jane Lynam Dill ’45, who also attended Wilmington Friends School. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice. Marcia Stirling Quillen ’56 Marcia Everhart Stirling Quillen, age 77, died on July 19, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William (Bill) Tatem Quillen ’52; her daughters, Carol Everhart Quillen ’79 (George McLendon) and Tracey Tatem Quillen ’80 (John Carney); her grandchildren, Caitlin Everhart Lohrenz, Samuel Quillen Carney ’13, and James Tatem Stirling Carney ’15; her sister-in-law, Barbara Flinn Quillen ’47; niece Anne Quillen Donecker ’73 and her family; beloved cousins and friends. She was pre-deceased by her beloved brotherin-law Jim Quillen ’47 and nephew Bob Quillen ’79, as well as her parents. Despite her persistent assertion that she would never wage a “courageous battle” against any illness, that’s exactly what Marcia did—as always, much more for the people she loved than for herself—fighting through 14 months of treatment for cancer. And during what she called “my year,” she was able to attend her daughter’s wedding, two grandchildren’s graduations, a WFS high-school musical and Final Assembly, laugh-filled lunches and family celebrations, including her 77th birthday party; and she added to her record of cheering (with her WFS bleacher buddies) at grandchildren’s athletic events, a minimum of 45 a year, right through the spring season. Marcia remained close friends with her fellow Friends “56’ers” throughout her life. She attended Wellesley College, where she was a Wellesley Scholar, 1956-1959, before leaving to marry Bill as he began service in the Air Force. She worked part-time at Abilities Inc. and attended Hofstra University while they were stationed in New York, where Carol was born in 1961; Tracey was born in 1962 at the Dover Air Force Base. The family lived in New Castle for many years, and the Quillens always considered New Castle their home. Marcia completed her college education while raising her children and serving the community, earning a B.A. from the University of Delaware in 1977. In 1979, Marcia became Director of Development at Friends School, and she then served in the development office and in community relations, leading the downtown Wilmington location, for the University of Delaware. Her community involvement included long-time
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membership in the choir and service in numerous leadership roles, including Elder, at New Castle Presbyterian Church and in the New Castle Presbytery. Hers was an eloquent and determined voice for equity and diversity in the Presbyterian Church. Other volunteer work included service as a Head Start and Delaware Adolescent Program Inc. (DAPI) teacher, as the Community Relations Chair and Director of the Singing Group of the Junior League of Wilmington, as a volunteer at the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence in Washington, DC, and on the Boards of the YMCA of Wilmington and New Castle County and the Florence Crittendon Home. She and Joseph H. Geoghegan ’45 were the first two non-Quakers to serve on the Board of Trustees of Wilmington Friends School; they were appointed together in 1972. Marcia’s love of music began with her parents’ singing parties and involvement in The Brandywiners, and continued through school, college, church, and community performing groups—and her own legendary singing parties in New Castle. She was one of those women who could do it all, from playing the piano to cooking and decorating, from finishing the Sunday Times crossword puzzle to enjoying the most un-Shakespearean comedy, to gardening, drawing, and knitting. But her greatest gift and defining inclination was to care for others, in times of need and celebration, and just to spoil her family and friends in New Castle and at the Pink House in Ocean City, NJ. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and friend; but the meeting of her talents and passions no doubt peaked as a grandmother. Everyone should have a “Gran” like Marcia. She was her grandchildren’s greatest champion, best confidant, and biggest fan. The family kindly included Wilmington Friends School among suggested memorial donations. John Boyd Sparks ’62 John Boyd Sparks passed away on July 5, 2015 at home from complications of lung cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, Adele, and his children, Andrea and Michael. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Lisa and three grandchildren.
Robert P. Hukill, Jr. ’75 Robert Peverley Hukill, Jr. (Bob), 58, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2015, with family by his side. Bob was born in Bucks County, PA, on August 17, 1957. He was the second of four children born to Robert Peverley Hukill, Sr. ’49, and Jane Ellet Hukill. Bob grew up in Chadds Ford, PA. Bob attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and played football as offensive lineman. Graduating in 1979, he was drafted by the National Football League to the Dallas Cowboys and later traded to the San Francisco 49ers. After retiring from football, he was a commercial lender at Wachovia Bank and spent 33 years at GrandBridge Real Estate Capital, eventually becoming senior vice president. Bob was avid about sports and the outdoors. He loved football long after his playing days, attending most UNC football games over the years. He traveled widely to scuba dive, boat, hunt, and fish. He frequently visited the Eastern Shore of Maryland for outdoor activities and to spend time with his family. Fannie, his faithful Labrador, could usually be found at his side. Bob is survived by his wife, Wanda; sons Robert Peverley Hukill III (Robbie) and his wife, Bethany, and Taylor Hukill; and daughter Katherine Hukill; two step-daughters; two grandsons; his mother, Jane; sisters Peverley Hukill ’74 (Jon Spain) and Elizabeth Hukill ’76; and brother Timothy Hukill ’78 (Robin), along with nieces and nephews, lifelong friends, and family members too numerous to mention. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert. He is also survived by his first cousin, Susan Prince ’82, and predeceased by his first cousin, James Prince ’84. For memorial donations, the family requested that friends please consider a donation to UNC Lineberger Cancer Center Head and Neck Cancer Research, Transitions Life Care (Hospice of Wake County), or Wilmington Friends School, Hukill Endowment. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. bryan-lee funeralhome.com.