Bruce A. Parkhurst, Charles Brown Glass Co. retiree

Bruce A. Parkhurst, 65, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.  

He was born in Lewes Oct. 9, 1957, to the late Frederick K. and Sara Shockley Parkhurst. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister Christine Mills.

Bruce attended Woodbridge High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Miriam Jones, March 3, 1976, and together they had two daughters. Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting trap and listening to classic rock music. He retired from Charles Brown Glass Company in Salisbury after 43 years of service. His grandchildren were a big part of his life and he loved spending time with them. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend who will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Miriam Parkhurst of Georgetown; two daughters, Melanie Lecates (David Breneman) of Millsboro and Mandy Parkhurst (Brent Arney) of Georgetown; two brothers, Fred K. Parkhurst Jr. (Linda) of Greenwood and Neal Parkhurst (Nancy) of Delmar, Md.; and two sisters, Barbara Jester of Milford and Belinda Bartsch (Mark) of Dover. Bruce also leaves behind six grandchildren: Briana, Rachael, Austin, Kara, McKenna and Courtney; as well as his canine companion, Hershey.  He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE  19947.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com.