William “Bill” C. Galpin

June 18, 1950 - May 8, 2020

WILLIAM (BILL) C. GALPIN

Bill Galpin of Newark, DE passed away on May 8, 2020 after an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on June 18, 1950 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Edwards P. Galpin and Marian Burrowes Galpin.

Bill and his parents moved to Newark in 1964 and struggled with the transition. He graduated from Newark High School in 1968. Bill retired from General Motors after a 32 year career. During one of GM’s extended shutdowns he volunteered at Longwood Gardens where he developed a love for plants and gardening. After retirement Bill volunteered as a counselor for those with addictions. He did some traveling, enjoyed photography, gardening and animals; especially cats. The real highlight of Bill’s retirement years was a trip to a school reunion in Buenos Aires with his brothers and many life-long family friends.

Family and friends were most important to Bill. He is survived by his two brothers: Lawrence B. Galpin (Bertie) of Newark, DE and James E. Galpin (Mary) of Palm Bay, FL., his companion Mary Lou Cannatelli, and seven nephews and nieces.

At Bill’s request, services will be private. He will be resting at Head of Christiana Cemetery, Newark, DE along with his parents. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory can be made payable to “Delaware Hospice” or to “Faithful Friends” an animal society of Delaware and sent in care of R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711. To send online condolences, please visit www.rtfoard.com.

WILLIAM (BILL) C. GALPIN Bill Galpin of Newark, DE passed away on May 8, 2020 after an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on June 18, 1950 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Edwards P. Galpin and Marian Burrowes Galpin. Bill and his parents moved to Newark in 1964 and struggledContinue Reading

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Billy was a great friend to our family and we truly enjoyed all holidays we spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Lou, I am sorry to read about your companion's passing. My wife of 25 years passed way Dec 3, 2019.

Mary Lou and the family of Bill, please accept my condolences on the passing of our friend Bill and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Tony Jones

I met Billy not long after he was born when we became neighbors in Buenos Aires. He was full of energy and fun and generally a little pest to us older guys who he always wanted to hang around with. Billy had a good and generous heart. Michele and I were really happy to get to spend so much time with him at our reunion in BA in 2011. We send our deepest condolences and prayers to the family for this loss. We love you, Fritz and Michele Zaunbrecher, Friends like family, League City, TX, 5/13/2020.

My deepest sympathy for family and loved ones. I worked with Bill for many years at the GM Plant. I'll always remember him with a smile

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I worked with Bill at General Motors, was a great guy and fun to work with telling his many humorous stories. Rest in peace friend Bob H

I remember Bill from Argentina. He was such a kind soul. He always noticed the "shy" ones like me.

Dear Family and Loved ones to Bill, My sincerest sympathies for your loss. Bill was a dear friend and great story teller. I'll miss him and will keep you all in my prayers.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.