Larry Carlo Symonds

Larry Symonds, age 68, of Millsboro, formerly of Wilmington, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford.

Larry was born in Lincoln, NE on June 27, 1957, son of the late Granville David Symonds and the late Nancy Ann (Sidwell) Symonds. He was a graduate of Thomas McKean High School, Class of 1975, in Wilmington, Delaware.

Larry was a man who loved the simple things in life — sitting on his front porch, enjoying a good seafood dinner, or playing poker with family and friends. He was a true sports enthusiast and enjoyed spending time on the water fishing or simply taking his boat out for a ride. Above all else, he cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Mary Kay (Sutton) Symonds; four children: Robert Symonds of Wilmington, DE; Nicole Symonds Kaiser and her husband, Patrick, of Wilmington, DE; Carrie Donaldson and her husband, Robert, of Newark, DE; and Andrew Shewbrooks and his wife, Kara, of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Karly Shewbrooks, Aubrey Donaldson, Liam Shewbrooks, and Hunter Kaiser.

Larry is additionally survived by his twin sister, Linda Warrick and her husband, Gene, of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister, Donna Blanchard and her husband, Al, of Millsboro, DE; and a brother, David Symonds and his wife, Joanne, of Wilmington, DE.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, where a celebration of Larry’s life will begin at 12:00 noon. Interment will be held privately.

As Larry would have wanted, the family encourages everyone to dress casually and come as you are.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Larry’s name to the American Cancer Society by visiting American Cancer Society