Carl W. Pollitt

Carl W. Pollitt, 85, of Delmar, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born December 6, 1924 in Waterview, Maryland, a son of the late Carl W. Pollitt, Sr. and Mamie Rosella (Moore) Pollitt. Carl proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II, where he was stationed in the Philippines. He was a charter member of the American Legion Post 237 in Hebron and a member of the V.F.W., Post 8276 in Delmar. He was also very proud of his past membership in the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, where he served for many years. In the early 1960’s he worked a number of years at Wayne Pump in Salisbury and retired after 28 years of service as a shipping supervisor for the Draper Canning Company of Milton, Delaware. He is survived by three sons, Hunter Pollitt and his companion, John Waddle of Bethesda, Maryland, Robin R. Pollitt and his wife Linda of Reliance, Maryland and David C. Pollitt of Salisbury; a step-son, John Outten and his wife Rochelle of Delmar; a step-daughter, Edy Cordrey of Delmar; seven grandchildren, Brad Pollitt, David Pollitt, Jr., Ashley Pollitt, Zach Cordrey, J.R. Outten, Katie Outten and Dale Outten, Sr.; three great grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Alexander and Peggy Taylor, both of Salisbury. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Ellen Pollitt and a brother, John Robert Pollitt. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, and also on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00. Interment with military honors will follow the services at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Following the services, friends are welcome to join the family for a time of food and fellowship at Edy’s home in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Carl W. Pollitt

December 6, 1924 - February 22, 2010