Thorpe "Thorpie" Allen Caldwell, 62, of Dover, and formerly of Delmar, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Westminster Village Health Center in Dover. He was born August 27, 1947 in Salisbury, a son of Gladys M. Caldwell of Magnolia and the late Thorpe Foster Caldwell, who passed in 2005. Thorpie had an innate love for life, never met a stranger and loved making others smile. He was a Mickey Mouse enthusiast and collector. He had a love for sports, especially professional wrestling, and enjoyed bowling, swimming, music and was an excellent dancer. Many in Delmar remember Thorpie's love for parades and fire truck rides. He was a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church in Delmar, the MAC Club of Delmar and an associate member of the VFW Post #8276 in Delmar. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Jim Caldwell of Magnolia, Delaware; a sister, Carol Amoia and her husband, Tony of Grasonville, Maryland; and two nephews, Michael and Chris Amoia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church on State Street in Delmar. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Dan Griggs will officiate. Interment will follow the services in Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. In memory of Mr. Caldwell, contributions may be sent to St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 101 East State Street, Delmar, DE 19940. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.