Edward Woolman Smith Jr. of West Brandywine

Edward Woolman Smith, Jr., of West Brandywine, PA passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born March 14, 1928 to Edward and Elsie Smith in New York City. On October 3, 1953 he married Helen T. Bilowz in Medford, Massachusetts. Ed graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy and Pennsylvania Military College. He served in the Army Chemical Corps as an instructor. He enjoyed a 35-year sales and marketing career at Du Pont.

Ed loved to build furniture, restore antiques, carve whimsical wood Santa’s and create stained glass. His passions included travel throughout the world, antique collecting, gardening, fishing and reading. He loved spending time in Cape Cod and winters in Florida. Family and friends were so important to him, he will be missed by all that knew him.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Helen; his two sons Andrew Smith and Mark Smith, his daughter Lynda Smith and 6 grandchildren: Amanda, Cory, Tyler, Eddie, Dylan and Aiden.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, February 23 at St. Peter Church, 2835 Manor Rd, West Brandywine, PA. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM followed by Mass at 11:00 AM. Burial will immediately follow at All Souls Cemetery.

Memorial donations should be made to the Dis- abled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Arrangements by The Donohue Funeral Home, 43 W. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335, 610269-3080. Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com.