George "Fred" Sullivan, Sr., age 82, of Bethel, Delaware went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2010 at his home in Bethel.

George was born in Laurel a son of the late Charles and Blanche Sullivan.

Mr. Sullivan retired after 43 years of service from Bruce J Farrelly Plumbing in Laurel. He was a member of Laurel Nazarene Church and the Laurel Senior Center. Cherished family memories include his love of fishing, gardening and spending his time with his loving family.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Betty Sullivan of Bethel. His sons, George F. Sullivan, Jr. and wife Barbara of Laurel and Barry E. Sullivan and wife Jo Ellen of Laurel. A brother Charles Sullivan and wife Paula of Philadelphia and his sisters, Betty James of Georgetown, Anna Cordrey of Seaford, Ruth Feeney and husband Charles of Laurel and Pat Causey and husband Ralph of Seaford. His grandchildren, Kevin, Brian and Lyndsey Sullivan all of Laurel. A great grandchild, Braelyn Sullivan of Laurel. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

His first wife in 1964, Naomi Sullivan, precedes him in death.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street Laurel, DE 19956 on Sunday August 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm, where a viewing will be held from 12-2:00 pm. The Pastor Ralph Fraser will officiate. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Contributions can be made in Mr. Sullivan's name to Delaware Hospice 100 Patriots Way Milford, DE 19956 or Laurel Nazarene Church, P.O. Box 705, Laurel, DE 19956.

(07/30/10)