GEOFFREY WALSH MEADOWS Of Jenners Pond in West Grove and formerly of Kennett Square passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was 93 years old. Born and raised in Bury, Lancashire, England, Geoffrey was the son of the late Ernest Meadows and the late Edith Walsh Meadows. He was educated at St. John's Church, Bury Elementary School and Bury High School. He enriched his education at Manchester University, where he earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in chemistry. During World War II, Geoffrey worked for Shell Oil Company. After the war, he returned to Manchester University, taught for a year and completed his PhD in polymer chemistry. In addition, he received a National Research Fellowship at the National Research Council of Canada. In 1951, Geoffrey joined the DuPont Company at the Experimental Station in Wilmington. He retired in 1980 after 29 years of service. Following retirement, Geoffrey continued his association with the DuPont Company Legal Department as an expert witness in ongoing litigations. He also was engaged as a chemical patent contractor for many projects. In his younger days, Geoffrey was an avid soccer player. He was instrumental in the formation of the Delaware Valley Soccer League, playing until the age of 40. He enjoyed golf and during retirement, became a keen tennis player and gardener. He was well known for his love of adventure and intellectual curiosity. Above all, Geoffrey’s favorite passion was his family. He was the beloved husband for 69 years of Barbara Susan Ainsworth Meadows; father of David James Meadows and his wife Sara Hannum Meadows, Jane M. Martin and Pam Hovde and her husband Mark Hovde; grandfather of John, Cheyney and Charles Meadows, Patrick, Steven and Sara Martin, Christine Vincent and Kevin Hovde; great-grandfather of Scott, Grace, Jude and Hayden Meadows, Leah and Luke Vincent; brother of the late Marjorie Meadows. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society, Macular Degeneration Society, Longwood Gardens or a charity of your choice in Geoffrey Meadows' name. www.longwoodfuneralhome.com