Carl Edwin Borgh Jr.

Carl Edwin Borgh Jr., 95, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. Born in 1929 in Springfield, Delaware County, PA, the son of Carl Edwin Borgh, Sr. and Theodora (Burke), Ed was a lifelong resident of the area. He excelled in athletics at Springfield High School, where he was a standout in both baseball(pitcher) and football(quarterback). Ed went on to graduate from Gettysburg College before serving his country in 1951-1953 overseas in the United States Army. Following his military service in the Army’s Secret Service, Ed returned home to take over his father's Philadelphia textile business, continuing the family legacy. He married Grace Haabestad, his beloved wife of 68 years, and together they raised four children in Newtown Square. Ed was deeply involved in his community, serving as the Delaware County Republican Party Committee Chairman for many years and being strongly involved in Newtown Township. He was also a dedicated Little League umpire in Newtown Square, sharing his love of baseball with younger generations. In his professional life, Ed chaired the Philadelphia Wool Industry Golf Association, combining his business acumen with his passion for golf. An avid outdoorsman, Ed, also known to many as Mort, found great joy in surf fishing on Long Beach Island and spending time on his boat, aptly named "Woolie." He was also an enthusiastic gardener and naturalist, always eager to share his knowledge and appreciation of the natural world with others. In addition, Ed collected and worked on antique clocks as well as enjoyed woodworking and building and refinishing tables and cabinets. Ed is predeceased by a sister Marilyn Cassel (Richard) and is survived by his wife Grace, their four children Kristina Shore (Dr. Scott), Carl (Michelle), Brenda Bartlett (Dave), Erik (Tara), nine grandchildren Songja Pettit (Michael), Kindell Watlington (Matthew), Kyra Shore, Josh Borgh (Sarah), Emily Cooke (Taylor), Dr. Bjarne Bartlett, Quinn Bartlett (Justine), Alaina Borgh and Kyle Borgh, and eight great-grandchildren Liam and Kylie Pettit, Eli, Luke and Caleb Watlington, Evelyn and Casey Cooke and Nina Borgh, nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his community spirit, his love of sports and nature, and his dedication to his family and profession. A private, for the immediate family only, internment will be held at the gravesite. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Newtown Square Historical Society in Edwin's memory.

Carl Edwin Borgh Jr.

October 1, 1928 - July 6, 2024