With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward L. Collymore Sr. of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 7, 2023 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward L. Collymore Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Marcia L. Burnett; and his grandchildren, Bryce E. Collymore (Jessica E. Collymore), Andre V. Coleman, Jr. and Hollis E. Coleman.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider sending memorial gifts to the Edward Collymore Honor Society, which was established in 2014 at Villanova University.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DeBaptiste Funeral Home

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May 14, 2023

April Smith-Wilkins, A St Martin de Porres Scholar, Class of 2000 lit a candle

May 14, 2023

April Smith-Wilkins, A St Martin de Porres Scholar, Class of 2000 sent flowers

“In loving memory of Edward L. Collymore Sr. It was through Dr Collymore’s support and advisement that I was able to afford a Villanova education. I am forever grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of remembrance.”

May 14, 2023

Phyllis DeVaneTimmons lit a candle

“In loving memory of Edward L. Collymore Sr. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Dr. Colleymore was instrumental in being a guiding light for multiple young women and men as we navigated college life. I am who I am today because he cared. He will be missed.”

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May 14, 2023

Phyllis Devane-Timmons wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Collymore’ s death. He touched so many lives with his kindness and wisdom as we navigated college life at Villanova. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.”

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