Obituaries

October 28th, 2026

Charles W. Wiggins 69 of West Chester formerly of Linwood, PA died Sunday October 25^th. Born in Chester to Thomas C. and Elizabeth “Betty” Goodbody Wiggins where he was reared and educated. He attended Holy Savior elementary school and then graduated Chichester high school with the class of 1975.  He then went on to receive his Masters degree. In addition to being employed by several restaurants locally he went on to teach at the Culinary Institute of Philadelphia. Charlie was a man who relied on his strong faith and was well known for his kindness and being considerate of others. He had a warm spot in his heart for all of God’s animals especially when it came to his love for dogs. Charlie had an extensive collection of Oldies music and on many occasions would actually be the DJ. Most noticeably Charlie could stop a room in its tracks with his boisterous and infectious belly laugh. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parent’s, he was predeceased by his loving aunt Sr. Mary Goodbody SSJ.

Survived by one brother Thomas C. Wiggins {Jean}  of South Carolina and one sister Mary E. Wiggins of West Chester. One niece, two nephews, three great-nephews and many cousins.

His Mass of Christian burial will be held 11am Tuesday Nov. 3rd at Sts. Phillip & James Catholic Church 723 Lincoln Blvd. Exton, PA 19341. Visitation from 10 to 11. Burial will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery Linwood PA. Donations in Charlie’s name may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph 9701 Germantown Ave. Phila. PA 19118 or to an animal rescue shelter of the donor’s choice. Donations may also be made to The West Chester Food Cupboard 431 S. Bolmar St,. West Chester, PA 19382.