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Wayne J. Carey

Wayne J. Carey, born in 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.   He was predeceased by his parents, the Honorable James Burton Carey and Marguerite Frantz Carey.

He was the devoted husband of Jane H. Carey, with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of love and companionship. Together, they made their home in Hockessin, DE, where they enjoyed a rich life full of good times.  He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication and will be sorely missed by his loving family.

In addition to his wife, Jane, he is survived by his sister, Virginia Carey Hunter, his cousin Susan Tobey, his nephew Bryce and nieces Heather, Molly, and Shannon. Wayne also leaves behind his great-nephew Liam, and great-nieces Abby, Anderson, Hannah, Kate, Kelsey, Kyrsten, and Lilly, as well as many other treasured family and friends.

A proud alumnus of The St. James’ School, Union College and Widener University Law School, his education laid the foundation for a distinguished career in law, which spanned over 30 years.  In addition to being an accomplished attorney and partner at Prickett Jones & Elliott PA, he served on many committees and boards, including the Delaware Board of Professional Responsibility and the Middle Market and Small Business Committee for the American Bar Association.   He was respected not only for his legal expertise, but also for his integrity and commitment to justice, serving as a former Director of the Delaware Volunteer Legal Services Corporation.

Wayne was well known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor, which endeared him to all who knew him.  He had a passion for golf, spending many hours on the course.  Wayne and Jane shared a love for travel, exploring the world together and creating countless memories.  Their annual vacations to Mill Reef Club in Antigua were a highlight for the couple.

A lifelong fan and supporter of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, Wayne’s enthusiasm for his teams was a constant source of joy or aggravation, depending upon their win or loss records.  As a season ticket holder to the Phillies, Wayne loved to share his passion and invite many family and friends over the years to enjoy the games with Jane and him.

His love for animals was equally strong; he had many treasured companions through the years, including Rags, Barkley, Shadow, Shaddie, and Maggie.  Wayne was a staunch supporter of animal rescue.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00 am at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery at 11:30 am.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in his memory to the Humane Animal Partners (Wilmington), 701 A St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

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A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00 am at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery at 11:30 am.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in his memory to the Humane Animal Partners (Wilmington), 701 A St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Condolences

    Clay and Shannon Athey lit a candle and writes,
    Wayne was a good partner and a good friend. Jane, if there is ever anything that Shannon and I or the firm can do for you, please do not hesitate to call.
    08/14/2024 09:18 am
    Lionel Evans writes,
    I met Wayne over 36 years ago when I started working at Prickett, Jones, Elliott, Kristol & Schnee. I always enjoyed conversing with him about various topics and he was kind to me and my family. I was always happy to see him and Jane at company functions after his retirement. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers are with Jane and family on this great loss with regards to Wayne's transitioning from this life. May God's grace bring you comfort, sustain you, grant you peace and contentment I pray. (2 Corinthians 1:4) (NLT) He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
    08/14/2024 10:33 am
    Ashley LaFlame lit a candle and writes,
    I sad to hear of Wayne's passing. My condolences to Jane and family.
    08/15/2024 10:57 am
    Rev'd Robert Windsor lit a candle and writes,
    I am sorry to hear of Wayne's death. Wayne and I were students at St. James School at the same time. Although many years have passed since at St. James, I am glad to know he grew from strength to strength both personally and professionally. May he rest in peace and rise in glory with the saints in light.
    08/19/2024 03:07 pm
    “Wally” Bunker lit a candle and writes,
    It was a sad day to hear of Wayne’s passing. He and I were classmates at St. James. For many decades I would see Wayne and Jane at the annual Alumni Weekend. He was a consistent fixture and a pleasure to see those weekends. Wayne was a wonderful man. He will be missed by many people and especially by those of us who went to school with him and saw him annually. Rest in Peace my friend.
    08/19/2024 04:12 pm
    tom arms writes,
    I remember Wally well from my time at St James. He was a major part of school life and will be missed by his old schoolmates. It was long in the past but also only yesterday.
    08/19/2024 05:07 pm
    John "Scott" Geare writes,
    Memories certainly endure; sometimes appearing in the present, popping up spontaneously from some point in the distant past. Wayne and I were classmates at his (and my) beloved St. James School. When I was stricken with a savage sore throat one day, I stumbled into his room and asked if he had anything to relieve my agony. He reached into a cabinet and withdrew a bottle of "Chloraseptic" which he held up in the rays of sunlight as if it were an aged bottle of Absinthe. "Open up," Wayne said, and so I lowered my jaw to expose the raging inferno of my inflamed maw. Taking the aim of a sniper, he delivered a laser squirt of the green nectar directly onto the most painful area of my throat, throbbing with each beat of my heart. And what followed was immediate relief! As if "it never happened." I was amazed. I was grateful. "What is that stuff?" I asked. Wayne showed me the label on the bottle. Sixty years later (just a few weeks ago) I had an outrageous pain in my upper left jaw owing to a pair of bad teeth. The dentist said they must be extracted. I agree, most wholeheartedly, but alas the appointment to do so is weeks in the future. Until then, I must endure. Wandering as a lost soul up and down the aisles of Walgreens' "Dental Care" section (next to the candy) my gaze fell upon a bottle of Chloraseptic. INSTANTLY my brain served up the memory of Wayne's kindness, sixty years before! It was not so much that he had the cure; no, it was more that he actually administered it. I grabbed the box, ran to the register, paid, and made swift exit to my car, where I tore away the packaging, removed the protective plastic cap, took aim at my pulsating teeth, depressed the plunger and experienced the same degree of relief Wayne had given me 6 decades prior. It should come as no surprise, then, that my experience was reflected and magnified by Wayne's many career accomplishments in the service of people with a need. He wasn't making it up, friends. That's the way he was. I will continue to admire him and hold him up as a standard to which I will attempt to aspire.
    08/19/2024 06:41 pm
    John Overington writes,
    I was sorry to hear of Wayne Carey’s death. Although he was a year behind me at St. James School, I have good memories of him. The solid foundation that the school gave him I am sure helped him live such a full and successful life. My sympathies go out to his family.
    08/20/2024 06:33 pm
    Rich and Dottie Farmer writes,
    We were very saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. We had some great times together at the Cavaliers Country Club and always enjoyed his company. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Jane and the family.
    09/01/2024 06:38 am
    Kevin D Brown writes,
    Jane, our family sends our love and condolences. Wayne and you were a wonderful team. Know that you will be in our thoughts. David and Riva Brown
    09/26/2024 03:17 pm

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