Colonial Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I share the recent passing of one of our beloved students, Gabriel Magnusson. This was a sudden and unexpected loss. Gabriel attended elementary school at Wilmington Manor Elementary School, and recently completed 8th grade at McCullough Middle School. While attending McCullough Gabriel was a model student who participated in soccer, wrestling, baseball, band and was a member of the chess club. Gabriel was projected to attend Willam Penn this fall as a member of the class of 2028.
Losing a member of our Colonial family is profoundly sad. I deeply appreciate the care and love you give so freely to our students and their families every day. Please keep Gabriel and his family in your thoughts.
If you are struggling with this information and need additional support, please ask for help. You can contact members of our school leadership team or access the support available through the state and district. The SafeDE application lists community providers who can talk with you about what you are experiencing. You can also connect with a crisis counselor through a text line. Additionally, you can utilize our state benefits through the following link: Delaware ComPsych Benefits.
For more information about Services for Gabriel please visit https://www.chandlerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/gabriel-jeffrey-faison-magnusson/
In lieu of flowers donations can be made, in memory of Gabriel Magnusson, to the McCullough Middle School Athletics Program at colonialschooldistrict.org or mailed to 318 E Basin Rd New Castle, DE 19720.
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