Jonathan Lesley Wood
April 6, 1945 - July 22, 2024
Jonathan Lesley Wood, age 79, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Born in Hartford, CT on April 6, 1945, he was a son of the late Roger G. and Muriel (Harmon) Wood. Jonathan graduated from Dickinson High School in 1963. After graduating he worked at DuPont Wilmington Shops from 1968 to 1970 and Hewlett Packard in the early 1970’s to 1986. With a lot of hard work and determination, he then became the owner of a tool and die shop, T&C Grinding in 1986, where he became a master machinist, and retired in 2017. He started work as a paper boy at age 12, worked various jobs throughout his life including concrete jobs and ended up doing more of those than anyone could count. A man of many talents, Jon would DJ with his good friend, Dave Curtis (Fantasy); sang in the Delaware Chorale, in church and also for weddings; and wrote many skits for HP including a play called “Movin’ On Up”. He loved to entertain and make people laugh. Children especially enjoyed his quick wit and animated personality. He loved being around children and they loved him right back. He often listened to Brahms, his favorite composer and could recite countless poems from memory. Cooking the best meals ever was another of his passions. Going to auctions and collecting antiques became a favorite pastime after his retirement. Friends, neighbors and relatives always knew they could come to him for help. Jon married his high school sweetheart, Betsy, on his 72nd birthday in 2017. Most of all, he loved his children and family. We were lucky and blessed to have had him in our lives.
In addition to his parents, Jonathan is preceded in death by his brother, Douglas. He is survived by his loving wife, Betsy Wood; 3 children, Michelle A. Wood, Deborah S. Wood, and Heather E. Wood; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; stepson, Frank C. Boyko (Jodi); stepdaughter, Dawn N. Eigner (Ken); 6 step-grandchildren; and his sister, Susan.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jonathan’s name to a charity that he was highly passionate about, Tunnels to Towers, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or online by clicking here.
Susan Wood
To all who knew and loved Jon, we will all miss him and keep remembering the happiness he brought to each of us. May God comfort all of us in our loss. Jon was a wonderful brother, and he will be forever in my heart until we meet again. Love, Susan
Lorelei
I hope you find peace
Deborah Wood
Find your peace Dad…new journey beginning.. 😢🥲
Blessings to all who will miss him…
Heather Wood
Dad, I could never find words to express my love and thankfulness to you for being the greatest father the world has ever known. You always made me laugh and moments like that were the most special times of my life. You always made sure I was taken care of and gave me the greatest childhood anyone could ask for.. I love you with all my heart, Dad, and can’t wait to be with you again someday. I will forever hold You in my heart and will never let your memory go. I love Ya, Pops, and miss you so much.. Your Loving Daughter, Heather Wood
Ron Thomas.
I want to give my condolences to his family and friends. I’m so sorry.
Sarah Wood
Dear grandpa, You will always be in my heart. ❤️ I love and miss you dearly. Rest in peace 🕊️