Bruce R. Ashworth
April 26, 1941 - March 5, 2023
Bruce R. Ashworth, age 81, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 26, 1941, he was a son of the late Edith and George Ashworth. Bruce retired from DuPont as a chemical engineer after many years of dedicated service.
He was a member of the Ionic Lodge No. 31, AF & AM in Newport. Bruce enjoyed his time as a master gardener at the University of Delaware.
He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Shirley (Hedman) Ashworth; children, Alec and Vicki Ashworth; brother, Glenn Ashworth (Patricia); and grandson, Aiden.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE. Services and interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bruce’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Douglas Fisher
Sending my condolences, To the whole Ashworth family.
Doug Fisher
Barbara Ashworth
Very sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Sande Taylor
Dear Shirley, Alec, and Vicki, I remember you all from St. Thomas Church in Newark. I was surprised to see Shirley and Bruce at Fischer Greenhouse one day, too, many years after St. Thomas. I just wanted to express my sympathy for Bruce’s passing.
Never easy to lose someone so close but his spirit will live on with you. Sande Taylor
Lauren Anderson
Wishing the family and dear friends peace to bring comfort, and memories to forever hold in your hearts. With deepest sympathy,
Lauren
Ron Powell
Your journey on this Earth is complete but you will live on in the memories of all your family and friends. Just being your friend has been a honor. I will miss all the good times that we had together and hopefully we will meet again somewhere in this cosmos. My prayers are with your family and everyone your life has touched.
Ann Piscarik
Bruce had been my neighbor for over 20 years. Both he and Shirley left small gifts for the kids often. He was always concerned with the happenings on Stage Road. He will be missed terribly.
Jerry Swalley
Bruce was a great neighbor, He spread news and cheer during the thousands of miles he walked around our neighborhood. We miss him already.
Louise Rogere
Shirley, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I just got your Christmas card with the message of his passing. Love ❤️ and peace ☮️ and may Bruce rest in peace.
My prayers are with you.
Love, Louise
Bill & Chris Stout
Shirley & family, we just received your card with the sad news of Bruce passing. Our sympathies are with you, your family & friends. He is missed, the world is a little more empty without him. Thank you for thinking of us at this time. I hope someday we’ll meet again in a better place & remember our years in Master Gardeners with happiness.
Philip Sciabarrasi
Bruce was definitely a special person. He was a good friend and coworker and had a sense of humor that was truly unique. I worked with him for many years and following his retirement he often would send notes with humorous antidotes that brightened my day and the days of the people I shared them with. He had a passion for life that was contagious. He often spoke of his family and how special they were to him. Learning of his passing from Shirley today is saddening. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
Jo Mercer
I will always remember Bruce fondly–his quirky humor, his generous service, his compassionate heart, and his adoration of his wife and family. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.
Fred Jones
This kills me every time I see it.
I Remember every time we had a walk together and every conversation.
He was my second father.
Alec, Vicki, Shirley, my tears are with yours.
I miss you guys.
I still read Piers Anthony Anthony.
I still listen to INXS.
I still make ravioli’s with some hot and some not.
Lamb chops.
Hitchhiker’s guide to the Galaxy. 42
And I still force myself to eat split pea soup!
But only because I really respect Bruce as a Great Man!
I’m gonna have to walk around stage road again.
All my love guys! Fred