Stuart Doyle

Stuart Keith Doyle, a resident of New Castle, Del., passed away peacefully at the Christiana Hospital while he was surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2025. He was 62.

Raised in Broomall, Pa., he was the son of Annette Weddell and the late Robert (Bob) Wayne Doyle. He was known to most as Stu, but to his family he was known as Keith.

At the age of 14, he was profoundly impacted by the premature death of his father. 

Throughout the rest of his life, he had a thirst for knowledge. Stuart was intelligent and had a lifelong passion for American history and politics.

After graduating high school, Stuart enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, then became an accomplished chef in New York City, and eventually he married and established First Fruits Catering Company in Oxford.

Following a life-altering heart attack, Stuart embraced the role of stay-at-home dad and instilled in his sons a zeal for following one’s own passions, which for Stuart included gardening, animal husbandry, construction and renovation.

As a Christian, Stuart was incredibly generous with his time, food and money.

Stuart will be remembered and missed as a great father who took immense pride and joy in having had the privilege to raise two sons. He often expressed that his greatest accomplishment was reflected in the adults they had become.

In addition to his mother, Annette Goodsen of Bradenton, Fla., Stuart is survived by his two sons, Robert Caleb Doyle of York, Pa. and Joseph Liam Doyle of Oxford, and his sister, Wendi Doyle Lohmar of Los Angeles. 

Arrangements are being handled by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square.