August 5, 2019

Frederic W. Booth of Chadds Ford

Frederic W. Booth, 81, died Sunday, July 14, in his beloved wife’s arms.

Frederic was born in Wellesley Hills, Mass. on June 13, 1938, the son of Vincent Ravi Booth and Anne S. (Chapman) Booth. Fred lived in Chadds Ford since 2011 and previously 18 years in Niskayuna.

Fred served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. He was a graduate of The Belmont Hill School, Belmont, Mass. and New England College, Henniker, N.H.

Fred began his career with Turner Construction Company as timekeeper and moved on to executive. His career spanned 50 dedicated years. His career began in New York City, Rochester, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Wildwood, N.J., Albany, Troy, and Schenectady. No problem was too big to solve.

All those who knew and loved him will remember his kindness, his generous heart, his unconditional love. That voice. And, cocktail hour. Grilling in the snow… and Brown Sugar steaks.

Fred liked to travel on his Harley throughout the Eastern United States, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Texas, Canada, Nova Scotia. He enjoyed the Boston Red Sox and Patriots especially when they won.

Survivors include “love o’ me life,” wife Nancy C. Booth; son, David (Pam) Booth; stepdaughter, Lynn (late Wayne) Curtis-Hedden; two sisters, Mary Doty and Sally (Bob) Bierman; brother Jon (Trish) Booth; as well as three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Fred was predeceased by his son, Billy Booth; and his parents.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date for family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or veterans’ organizations.

Funeral arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home and Crematory www.msrfh.com

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Letter: Violence a public health crisis

Opinion

Last weekend I joined nearly 2,000 of my fellow Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action volunteer leaders in Washington, D.C., to learn more about how to prevent gun violence in our communities. We were together when we heard about the tragedy in El Paso and woke up to the news in Dayton.

We should all be free to live without the fear of being shot. While there is not one law that can stop all gun violence, there is so much more we must do to keep our families safe. The House of Representatives has already passed a bill to require background checks on all gun sales. Now, the Senate must act on background checks and pass a strong Red Flag bill.

Our hearts are with the victims, their families and all those affected by these tragic shootings.

These families become members of a club that no one wants to belong to: the millions of Americans whose lives have been forever changed by gun violence.

In recent weeks, gun violence has devastated Baltimore, Gilroy, Canoga Park, Newport News and Brooklyn. This is a public health crisis that demands urgent action. Every day, 100 Americans are shot and killed and hundreds more are wounded.

We need our legislators to support common-sense gun laws that could prevent tragedies like these. Instead, year after year legislators continue to put our communities at risk. The U.S. Senate has failed to take action, even as their colleagues in the House have passed bipartisan, common-sense gun violence prevention legislation.

We can all do something. Text CHECKS to 644-33 to be connected with our senators and urge them to take action on background checks and a Red Flag law.

Erin Buchner
East Marlborough Township
Pennsylvania State Legislative Lead,
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

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When to see a doctor about your sunburn

Health

Irritating as it can be, much of the pain and tenderness of a sunburn can usually be relieved with over-the-counter treatments and simple first aid. In extreme cases, however, a visit to a specialist may be warranted.

If your sunburn becomes too painful to move or you start spiking a fever of over 101 degrees, it’s time to see a doctor at the Crozer Burn Center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. Be on the lookout for blisters as well, particularly the cloudy kind, which may signal an infection. They’ll require medical treatment.

A child with a sunburn is even more susceptible to severe symptoms, so be vigilant in monitoring them.

“Seek immediate care if they start complaining of eye pain or they can’t look at lights,” said Linwood R. Haith Jr., M.D., medical director of the Crozer Burn Center. “If they start feeling dizzy, dehydrated, or just generally sick, those are all red flags, too.”

For a mild sunburn, follow these steps for some relief from your symptoms:

Drink lots of fluids and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks. During the first 24 hours with a sunburn, dehydration is a real threat.
Take an over-the-counter pain medication, like acetaminophen.
Apply cool compresses for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day, or take cool baths.
After you take a bath (or shower), don’t dry off completely. While your skin’s still damp, massage a fragrance- and alcohol-free moisturizer all over. Despite what your mother may have told you, stay away from petroleum jelly, any ointments, and, yes, butter. They’ll slow the healing process and may even make your symptoms worse.
Also, avoid creams and sprays that contain benzocaine. It can cause an allergic reaction.

Crozer-Keystone Health System has the only American Burn Association-verified burn center for adults in the Philadelphia five-county region, Delaware, and central and southern New Jersey.

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Crozer-Keystone Health System’s physicians, specialists and advanced practitioners are committed to improving the health of our community through patient-centered, quality care across a full continuum of health services. Crozer Brinton Lake is Crozer-Keystone’s comprehensive outpatient care facility in western Delaware County, offering primary care, specialty services, outpatient surgery and advanced cancer treatment. Contact us: 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342 http://www.crozerkeystone.org/Brinton-Lake 1-855-254-7425

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Marilyn H. Benson of Chatham

Obituaries

Marilyn H. Benson, 86, of Chatham, died at Kendal at Longwood Community in Kennett Square. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth whom she greatly missed after 51 years of marriage.

Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late John Lynford Huzzard and the late Mary Stauffer Huzzard.

Marilyn graduated from Friends Select High School in Philadelphia, in 1951 and received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Gettysburg College in 1955. At Gettysburg she was active in Chi Omega Sorority.

Marilyn worked at the DuPont Experimental Station where she met her husband Ken. They had two children, Carl L. Benson (wife Kimberly) of Crownsville, Md. and Kate Benson Ho (husband Troy) of Jenkintown. She adored her grandchildren Kallan and Reece Benson. She became a Girl Scout leader and volunteered at the Settlement House in Wilmington and later was active in the Avon Grove School district, London Grove Township, the United Way of Southern Chester County, and the Tick Tock Early Learning Center. She was a lifelong Phillies fan who also loved sailing and family vacations, especially to the Outer Banks.

Ken and Marilyn moved to Conniston community in 2008 from their 1840s home near Chatham. They moved to Kendal in 2012 and Marilyn moved into Westmoreland in 2016. Marilyn was always a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always wanted the best for her family. She will be greatly missed.

Her Memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Activities Center at Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Friends Select School.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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Adopt-a-Pet Aug. 5

Home and Leisure

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.

Yarla

Yarla is an 8-year-old with soulful eyes and a warm demeanor. A gentle and dainty player, Yarla enjoys going out to our doggy playgroup, and simply hanging out. This beautiful girl is soft and friendly, would do well in almost any home. Yarla is available to adopt for a fee you name through Sunday, Aug. 11.

George

George is a 2-year-old with big yellow eyes that are soft and inviting. George is a friendly cat who has a classic look that is nothing short of endearing. He would make a loveable addition to almost any home. George is available to adopt for a fee you name through Sunday, Aug. 11.

For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.