Martin Lewis “Marty” MacLaren
July 9, 1938 - July 11, 2025
Martin Lewis “Marty” MacLaren, age 86, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on July 9, 1938, he was a son of the late William Howard Taft MacLaren and Bessie Elizabeth (Maier) Windle. Marty proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He made his career as a forklift driver for Gaylord Container. In his spare time he enjoyed softball, bowling, and watching NASCAR. Marty was also a huge Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. Active in his community, he was a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge and a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
In addition to his parents, Marty was preceded in death by his wife, Helen MacLaren; daughter, Debbie DeBow; and brother, William MacLaren. He is survived by his children, Tracy Sharp, Martie Tankersley (Rob), and Robin Pierce (Randy); brother, Roy MacLaren; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
Mariah Hall
Rest in paradise Pop .
Won’t be the same without you.
I’ll keep rooting for the Eagles & Phillies for you!!
I will always love & miss you .
Sandi Harpe-Kardos
Marty lou and family. So sorry for your loss. He was the greatest neighbor and friend.
So Sorry we can’t make the celebration
Claire Noble
My condolences to all of you. May he rest in Peace.
Richard Given
So very sorry for your loss.
Ed Fie
Sorry for your loss, I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him
Kathy jones
So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Kay McMonigle
Praying for your family and friends.
Becky
Marti lu tankersley..i know your hurting but at least hes not suffering hes with our god almighty now and youll always have the memories of your daddy im sure..hope you all can get through this with all the love i know you have in you
Harli
Rest in paradise pop <3
I miss you sooooo much and it’ll never be the same without you. I know you are up there watching over all of us. Keeping an extra eye over Arlow. It’s hurts me he’ll never get to meet you but I’ll tell him all about you. I’ll make sure Parker keeps getting his Hess trucks as well.
Eagles for life, I was always a fan because of you. Kisses and hugs
Janet Toulson
Sorry for your loss of a very caring and loving man. he made friends were ever he went. He will be missed by many, but is now with the love of his life. RIP Marty.