Obituaries

June 25th, 2010

Donald W. Tees, 60, of the Boothwyn section of Upper Chichester died Friday June 25, 2010 at home. He was born in Upland to John and Bessie Cooper Tees where he was reared and educated. He graduated from Chester High School with the class of 1968.

Following High School graduation, he also went on to graduate from the Word of Life Bible School. He worked for the Pepsi Cola Company. He also was a volunteer firefighter for several fire companies in the area.

After graduating from paramedic school, he went on to work for Crozer Chester Medical Center as a paramedic for 17.5 years. Afterward, he devoted his life to rearing his children and caring for his loving wife. He enjoyed reading scriptures from the bible as well as conversing with family and friends.

Husband of Janice W. Mielcarek Tees for 18.5 years. Survived by one son Donald T. Tees; two daughters Rebecca M. Tees and Edna M. Tees, all at home.

His funeral Mass will be 10:30am Wednesday June 30th at Holy Saviour Catholic Church, Linwood. Friends and Family may call on Tuesday evening after 6pm and Wednesday morning from 9am-10am at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home, 1459 Market St. Linwood, PA 19061. Burial will follow in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood.

Contributions can be made to the Children of Donald W. Tees Fund at the Wachovia Bank, Chichester Branch, 3400 Chichester Ave., Boothwyn, PA 19061.