Donald S. Liddicoat's Obituary
Donald Stanley Liddicoat, formerly of Federalsburg, MD, passed away peacefully at his home in Felton, DE on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007. He was 86 years old.
He was born May 16, 1921 in Reading, PA, the son of the late Stanley Leslie Liddicoat and Erma Becker Liddicoat.
He was a graduate of Reading High School, and received a bachelor of science in 1948 from Albright College in Reading, PA. He served his country in the United States Army. He was color coordinator for the former American Optical Corporation in Frederick, MD, retiring in 1981 after 23 years of service. He also had been employed by Maryland Plastics. His passion for singing began at the age of 11, and he sang in and directed many choirs and choral groups in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Maryland and Delaware, including singing at one of the dedications of the Temple of the Latter Day Saints in Washington, DC, was a charter member of the Mormon Choir of Washington, DC, sang with the Seaford Symphonic Choir and Queen Anne’s Chorale group, directed the Frederick Ward Choir in western Maryland for many years, and was the director of the Federalsburg Senior Serenaders since 1987. He won the “Maryland You Are Beautiful” essay contest, and was awarded Caroline County’s “Most Beautiful Person” award that was present by Gov. Wm. Donald Schaffer. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans in Easton/ Cambridge, was a member of the American Legion in Seaford, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Frederick Ward, and had served past branch president of Seaford Latter Day Saints, and was presently a member of the Dover Ward.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Messenger Liddicoat, a son, Michael D. Liddicoat of Felton, and several nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great- nephews. Two brothers, Bruce Liddicoat and Curtis Liddicoat preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg, MD with Bishop Ronald Jess
officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
What’s your fondest memory of Donald S.?
What’s a lesson you learned from Donald S.?
Share a story where Donald S.'s kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Donald S. you’ll never forget.
How did Donald S. make you smile?