Ted Dillon

Edward S. Dillon, better known as Ted, passed away unexpectedly on December 6th. He has lived in Lansdowne for the past 20 years. Ted was born in Bryn Mawr Hospital on June 13, 1945. He was raised in Wynnewood, attending Penn Wynne Elementary and Lower Merion High School. This past September 30th he joined classmates at their 60th High School Reunion. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania he joined the Navy as a Lieutenant serving in the South Pacific during the Vietnam War. He later completed graduate work at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago where he met his wife of 50 years, Pat Sherlock Dillon. His life’s work was his commitment to energy conservation and sustainability with a focus on helping non-profits, churches and low income residents make the best use of their resources. The Dillon household probably has had the lowest PECO bills in town. Ted was an active member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, in Philadelphia having first joined in 1962. He served as both elder and deacon, as a member of the choir since the choir was first established more than 50 years ago, and on various committee’s over the years. His most significant contribution was to the Property Committee responsible for the care of a wonderful old building in constant use. After his death a comment was made that he was the only person who knew where all the light switches were. His history of the building and understanding of its systems will be missed. Ted was truly a “tool guy” who could assess and fix almost anything from a heating system to a vacuum cleaner. If he could not fix something it was probably beyond hope. There is a picture of him at about 18 months old with a screw driver in one hand and a piece of lumber in the other and his skills built from there. He had a great sense of humor, a sense of integrity that guided him, and a way to treating all with kindness and respect. He will be missed by all that knew him. As well as Pat, his wife of 50 years, he leaves his brother and sister in law, George Sherlock and Sue Smith, their children Tina Horn (Chris) and Patrick Sheets (Annette), and 4 grand nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at PENN WYNNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 130 Haverford Rd., Wynnewood, PA on Saturday, January 20th at 11:00. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151, in his name.

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Ted Dillon

June 13, 1945 - December 6, 2023