John Shipley Welsh's Obituary
John Shipley Welsh of Millsboro, DE passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at home. He was born on December 2, 1974, in Lewes, DE to Bonnie Jean (Briggs) Welsh and the late, John (Jack) Raymond Welsh.
He graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1992. John has worked as a plumber for Harry Caswell, Inc. for the last 19 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and could make or create whatever he put his mind to. He loved spending time with his children.
John’s battle with Stage IV Melanoma was fought bravely with the love and support of his whole family.
He was preceded in death by his father John Raymond Welsh and his daughter Rebecca Christine Welsh. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Jean (Briggs) Welsh, his spouse, Christine Jane (McCaffrey) Welsh and his two children John Gideon Welsh and David Edward Welsh.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date with family and friends that will come together and celebrate John. Thank you to friends and family for all the love and support shown to us over the years.
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