Teresa Rose “Terry” Gommer “Shaffer”
July 12, 1952 - March 26, 2026
Teresa Rose “Terry” Gommer “Shaffer”, age 73, of Wilmington DE, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 12, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Bernard and Mary Frances (Pepe) Shaffer. Terry graduated from DeLaWarr High School in 1970. Following graduation, she worked as a hairdresser then to retail. For the next 20 plus years, she worked for Bank of New York as a data processor/analyst. Terry was an avid shopper who delighted in finding just the right item. Her creativity shone through her love of knitting and crocheting. She would never turn down a good ride in the car for a random, unplanned trip and loved her desserts. One of Terry’s greatest joys was spending time camping with her family. She also treasured time with her friends, especially going to bingo.
Terry leaves behind family and friends who will miss her deeply and carry her memory in their hearts always.
Terry is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Leslie John Gommer, Jr.; children, Jennifer Presley (Robert); Kevin Gommer (Tiffany), and grandchildren, Robbie, Vicki, Ramie, Alyssa, Amanda, Kayla, Zack, Natalie, Zoey, and Kevin; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Maryann Welkey (Jack); Many nieces and nephews and 3 special friends who were dear to her heart, Millie Hayes, Nona Lewis, and Mary Creswell.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am until 1 pm on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.A second visitation will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 12 Winder Road, New Castle, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
Glen &Renee
Maryann so sorry for your loss
Jennifer Presley
Mom, words can’t express how much I already miss you. So many things I wish I could go back and do over…things I would have said, ways I could have been a better daughter. I pray you are at peace now and are with Grandmom and Grandpop. I know how much you missed them and were looking forward to seeing them. I pray you were proud of me and I hope I made things someone easier for you in the end and made your transition better. There’s nothing I wouldn’t have done for you. I wish I could hug you one last time and tell you how much I love you and how proud I was to be your daughter. I will never forget you and I will love you forever. Goodbye for now Mom. Love, Jennie xxoo
Millie Hayes
Prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family. May the love of family and friends help you in your time of loss.
Kevin Gommer
Mom, you were my biggest ally growing up in a world where it felt like everything/everyone was against me. You were there for me no matter what. I just wish I could have been there more for you in the end. I’m really grateful for the times we had. I’m sorry for the animosity I caused as a teenager. I hope you found peace and that you were reunited with loved ones. It is going to be hard without you. I can’t believe you are gone. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for everything. Best.Mom.Ever.
Katelyn
I love you aunt terry you will always be missed
Jane Segal
Oh, Terry, I will miss your beautiful smile and laughter. You have fought so hard and now you can rest, my friend. You have touched so many lives and will always be remembered with love.
Jim and Wynne Donovan
Les and Family, our hearts go out to you with your loss of Terry. We are sure she will be deeply missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy Jim and Wynne