Harold H. Dayton Obituary
The world bids farewell to Harold H. Dayton of Wilmington, Delaware, departing on December 9, 2024 at the age of 98. Harold leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Dayton Vannoy (Richards) and Harold H. Dayton, Sr.; his wife Betty M. Dayton; his brother Richard L. Dayton; his half-sister Mary Linda Priestley (Vannoy); and his niece Pamela Jean "Pam" Ingram.
He is survived by: his stepfather Ralph Emory Vannoy; his pet Caci; his son Harold "Chip" H. Dayton, III (Larry); his nieces and nephews, Fred W. Melchior (Carol), Everett Vannoy Priestley (Carol Anne), Patricia Hollyday and Lia Priestley Walker (Scott); his great-nephew Chad Ingram (Kimberly); and his caregivers, Shannon and Will.
Viewing was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harold's name to Accent Care Hospice, 220 Continental Dr., Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713 or Humane Animal Partners, Attn: Philanthropy Team, 455 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713, https://www.humaneanimalpartners.org.
