Obituary for William B. McIlvaine Sr.
William B. McIlvaine Sr. age 89, of Gibbstown passed Monday, June 20, 2022 surrounded by family. Born in Gibbstown, Bill was a 4th generation DuPont employee who served as a Supervisor before retiring. He lived almost his whole life in Gibbstown where at 16 he learned to fly and became a crop duster for local farms. He was an accomplished archer and won several competitions. He graduated from Paulsboro high school then enlisted in the Navy for four years. He continued to serve honorably in the Navy reserves for another four years. During his service he met and married the love of his life Mickey (Margaret) . They enjoyed a full life traveling and camping with their children and friends until Mickey's passing in 1998.
In the early 2000's he met long time companion of 20 years, Harriet Heritage, with whom he shares a passion for the Jersey shores. They spent their time enjoying the beach and eating out, especially at Uncle Bill's Pancake House.
He was kind to others, often giving flowers to friends, his doctors offices and poinsettias to the YMCA at Christmas. Bill enjoyed "tinkering" around the house, bowling and watching the Phillies and Washington Commanders. He lived a life well lived.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret L. McIlvaine, William is survived by son William B., Jr. (Heather Schiffer-McIlvaine), daughter Patricia Platt (Charles F. Jr.); 5 grandchildren: Jeffrey C. (Sydney), Justin F. (Annie), Sarah C. Platt (James Rambo), McKenna and Grant McIlvaine; Great Grandchildren: Sweet Baby James and the future Baby Princess.
Family and Friends are invited to visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street Mantua, New Jersey 08051. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am. Burial with military honors to follow at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro.
Donations can be made to jdrf.org (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) or the giftoflifefamilyhouse.org (Gift of Life Family House serves as a “home away from home” for transplant patients and their families).
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com
In the early 2000's he met long time companion of 20 years, Harriet Heritage, with whom he shares a passion for the Jersey shores. They spent their time enjoying the beach and eating out, especially at Uncle Bill's Pancake House.
He was kind to others, often giving flowers to friends, his doctors offices and poinsettias to the YMCA at Christmas. Bill enjoyed "tinkering" around the house, bowling and watching the Phillies and Washington Commanders. He lived a life well lived.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret L. McIlvaine, William is survived by son William B., Jr. (Heather Schiffer-McIlvaine), daughter Patricia Platt (Charles F. Jr.); 5 grandchildren: Jeffrey C. (Sydney), Justin F. (Annie), Sarah C. Platt (James Rambo), McKenna and Grant McIlvaine; Great Grandchildren: Sweet Baby James and the future Baby Princess.
Family and Friends are invited to visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street Mantua, New Jersey 08051. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am. Burial with military honors to follow at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro.
Donations can be made to jdrf.org (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) or the giftoflifefamilyhouse.org (Gift of Life Family House serves as a “home away from home” for transplant patients and their families).
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com