- Linwood E. Fitzgerald, 82, of Delmar, died Friday, April 16, 2010 at his home in Delmar. He was born in Delmar, a son of the late James Earl and Gladys Parsons Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1948. He retired after many years of work as a self-employed home improvement contractor. Linwood was an active, long time member of the VFW, Post 8276 in Delmar and a past member of the Delmar Kiwanis Club. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, planting and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol Hack Fitzgerald; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Sherri Fitzgerald of Berlin, Maryland; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Whitney Rogers of Reidsville, North Carolina; three grandsons, Robert Rogers, Michael Rogers and William Rogers, all of Reidsville, North Carolina; a sister, Virginia F. Thompson of Delmar; and a brother, Robert Fitzgerald of Delmar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, J. Richard Fitzgerald, Francis Fitzgerald and Bertha F. Brooks. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.