Norman W. Carroll
Norman W. Carroll, age 88, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
A Wilmington native, he was born at home in 1938 with his twin brother, William. He was the son of the late Norman and Pauline Carroll. Norman attended St. Patrick’s School and Brown Vocational High School (57’). He was a very proud U.S. Marine, having served in the Corp Reserves from 1957-1964 after training at Camp Lejeune. Norman worked for Young and Wiggins, International Harvester and Standard Distributing as a truck/diesel mechanic.
He volunteered at the Wilmington and Western Railroad with Jim Mayberry, his father-in-law; Lanny Gallant, his brother-in-law; and with his son, Jim. Norman was a model railroader, and matchbook and postcard collector along with many things and clippings he saved. He loved playing horseshoes and won a few medals with the Delaware Senior Olympics. Norman was always a country music fan, but not “the new stuff”. He was a proud left-hander and noticed everyone who was. The Pittsburgh Steelers were his team! Norman enjoyed many happy years with Holy Spirit’s Holy Name Society. With his wife, he enjoyed visits to De La Warr, Weston and New Castle Senior Centers in their later years. In February 2024, they made a home at Gilpin Hall surrounded by a caring staff and additions to their “family.”
Norman died of a broken heart, having lost his wife, Marie on Valentine’s Day after 66 years. He was also predeceased by his parents; daughter, Lisa Ann (1967); brothers, Francis and Ronald; sisters, Margaret Ellis, Pauline King, and Barbara Kemp; in-laws, James and Margaret Mayberry; and his twin, William, who died 6 months after birth.
He is survived by his children, Colleen Borgia (Joseph), James, Fr. Norm, Patrick (Stephen Powers) and Joseph (Erin); sister, Elizabeth Hastings (Doug); brother-in-law, John Mayberry (Mary Ann); sister-in-law, Patricia Gallant; 6 grandchildren: Lisa, Kelly and Joseph Borgia and Megan, Matthew and Finnigan Carroll; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 pm until 7 pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Holy Spirit Church, 12 Winder Road, New Castle, DE. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Riverview Cemetery Association, where his family is buried and he volunteered for cleanup, 3300 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 or online by clicking here; Wilmington & Western Railroad, 1601 Railroad Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19808 or online by clicking here; Holy Spirit Church, 521 Harmony Street, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here; Humane Animal Partners of Delaware, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 or online by clicking here; or to Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 or online by clicking here.
Norman Ruarke
Going to miss a great friend may he rest in peace damn,
John and Mary Ann Mayberry
Normie was the perfect match for my sister Marie and now they are back together, perhaps dancing to their favorites again. We will miss them both at family gatherings which they enjoyed too.
🙏God Bless You Norm, Give Marie a kiss for us, until we meet again 💚
Debra
To my godfather whom I loved with all my heart. He loved the idea that we were both lefties ❤️. I will miss you dearly. Give Aunt Marie a kiss from me.
Lots of love from your Goddaughter, Deb
John J Samluk
So sorry to hear of your losses over the past few months. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy,
John & Mari Samluk
Nicki McAndrew
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. E don
Kathy King
My heartfelt condolences to you Patrick and the rest of your family. Your parents sounded like such an amazing couple. I hope you can find peace knowing they are together again.
Randy Roberts
Patrick, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Sending sincere condolences to you and your family.
Olga and Mike Ward
So very sorry for the loss of Norman, so soon after his beloved wife. Prayers for him and the entire family.
Nanik Oei
Fr. Carroll, your dad lived through a beautiful life along with your mom. May you look back on the precious memories and find peace.
Kathy Harris
Thoughts And Prayers To
The Family.
GOD Bless 🌹