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Catherine "Kitty" Dare

Catherine "Kitty" Dare

Nov 5, 2014

Catherine ‘Kitty’ Dare, 55 FELTON — Catherine “ Kitty" Dare of Felton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at her home. Kitty worked in the Lake Forest School District followed by the Woodbridge Middle School, in the cafeteria, for the past 10 years. She worked for Peoples Restaurant for many years and also helped with Sam and Irene Layton’s catering...

Mildred "Millie" Smith

Mildred "Millie" Smith

Oct 31, 2014

Mildred Smith, 93 GREENWOOD - Mildred "Millie" Smith passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at her home in Greenwood. She was 93. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Hattie Pearson. Mrs. Smith was a beautician who owned her own beauty shops over the years in Harrington, Dover, and Largo, Fla. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

George "Rex" Bonnewell

George "Rex" Bonnewell

Oct 2, 2014

George “Rex” Bonnewell, of Bridgeville, Delaware, formerly of Wilmington, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the Genesis Seaford Center. He was born on July 30, 1949, to Elsie M. (Bonnewell) Campbell and the late Norman T. Bonnewell, Sr. He was born again into the family of God on September 3,...

Shirley C. Hutson

Shirley C. Hutson

Sep 20, 2014

On Saturday evening,  September 20, 2014, Shirley C. Hutson passed away quietly and peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center.  A resident of Harrington, she was born February 5, 1936 in Easton, MD and grew up on a small farm near Greensboro with her parents and four sisters. She was just a teenager when she met the love of her life...

Wilbur K. Gibbs

Wilbur K. Gibbs

Sep 18, 2014

Wilbur K. Gibbs, 67 FELTON — Wilbur K. Gibbs died on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was the son of the late Alton, Sr. and Eunice Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs loved his daughters and granddaughters dearly and were always talking about them. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy, a veteran of Vietnam;...

Thomas  R. Carroll

Thomas R. Carroll

Sep 16, 2014

Thomas Raymond Carroll of Lewes, DE, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at his home.  He was 49. Mr. Carroll worked as a purchasing agent for Seawatch for over 23 years, and was part owner of Harrington Appliance. A family man that always put his family first, Mr. Carroll adored his mom, enjoyed gatherings with his brothers, and spent...

Norris M. Payne

Norris M. Payne

Sep 14, 2014

Norris M. Payne, 91 FELTON — Norris M. Payne passed away on Sept. 14, 2014 at his home. He is the son of the late Grace Kelley. Mr. Payne was an Airplane and Engine Mechanic for the Army Air Force during World War II. He retired from Sears and started Payne’s Leather Shop in 1973. He was well respected by...

Donald W Murray Sr.

Donald W Murray Sr.

Sep 14, 2014

Donald W. Murray, Sr., 56 Harrington — Donald W. Murray, Sr. passed away on Sept. 14, 2014 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.  He was the son of the late Darrell and Grace Murray Sr. Mr. Murray worked in the marketing department of Harrington Raceway & Casino for the last 10 years, prior to that he worked 25 years for Colorbox.  ...

Florence M. Reynolds

Florence M. Reynolds

Sep 5, 2014

Florence M. Reynolds, 84 CLAYTON - Florence M. Reynolds passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Harrison House, Georgetown. She was 84. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Ellen German. Mrs. Reynolds was an accountant for over 20 years for J.C. Penny. Mrs. Reynolds loved to play the piano and organ. She taught Sunday School and...

Lillian P. Pearson

Lillian P. Pearson

Aug 22, 2014

Lillian P. Pearson, 97 HARRINGTON — Lillian P. Pearson left her earthly body Friday evening, Aug. 22, 2014, and took on her glorified body in heaven. God saw that she was tired and reached down to take her home. She took his hand and never looked back.  Lillian was born in Danbury, New Hampshire to the late Edward Jackson Coverdale...

James W. Reed

James W. Reed

Aug 21, 2014

James W. Reed, 44 HARRINGTON — James W. Reed passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 in Harrington. He was 44. When Mr. Reed wasn’t working in construction, he enjoyed playing video games and running remote controlled cars. He loved to barbecue with family and friends. Mr. Reed was a charming, fun loving and knowledgeable person. If you asked him something...

Ernest J. Shaw

Ernest J. Shaw

Aug 19, 2014

Ernest J. Shaw, 94 Ernest J. Shaw, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.  His graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Bear, DE.

Amber Renae Miller

Amber Renae Miller

Aug 17, 2014

Amber Renae Miller, 32 HARRINGTON — Amber Renae Miller passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. She  was 32. Ms. Miller was a sweetheart with a big heart. She would give you anything she had.   She was a very outgoing person who loved to joke around. She was known as the family comedian who would have you in stitches in...

Patsy A. Carter

Patsy A. Carter

Aug 17, 2014

Patsy A. Carter, 69 GREENWOOD — Patsy A. Carter of Greenwood passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 69. Born to the late Wilbur and Pearl Bradley Sr. Mrs. Carter worked in the Woodbridge school system for 31 years as a teacher’s aide in the elementary school.  In the later years she helped...

Delores H. Mcdonnell

Delores H. Mcdonnell

Aug 14, 2014

Delores H. McDonnell, 87 FREDERICA Delores McDonnell, Frederica, Del., and formerly of Watertown, Conn. and Miami, Fla., passed from this life on Thursday, August 14, 2014.  Ms. McDonnell was daughter to the late Francis and Huldah Tarket Wills. Delores was a lifelong caregiver and her loving ways will be missed by many. She was a longtime member of the Frederica...

Sandra Forrester Dufresne

Sandra Forrester Dufresne

Aug 8, 2014

The Rev. Sandra Forrester Dufresne, 68, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was the daughter of the late V.T. and Gertrude Forrester. The Rev. Dufresne graduated from Duke University in 1967 and graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1970. She was ordained as a United Methodist Minister. The Rev. Dufresne served as district superintendent in...

Deborah A. Angwin

Deborah A. Angwin

Aug 8, 2014

Deborah A. Angwin, 60 MILFORD — Deborah A. Angwin passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.  She was 60 years old. She was born in 1954 to the late Howard and Gladys Cousins. Ms. Angwin worked as an assembler of vending machines with the DEI Company for many years. In her spare time, she...

Robert J. Mullane

Robert J. Mullane

Jul 18, 2014

FREDERICA - MSgt Robert J. Mullane, retired USAF passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. Son of the late John and Lavinia "Dolly" Mullane. Sgt. Mullane proudly served in the Army Air Corp before serving in the USAF for a total of over 27 years of active military service. He proudly served his country and received Veteran...

Herbert H. Becker

Herbert H. Becker

Jul 8, 2014

First Sgt. Herbert H. Becker, Retired, 77 FELTON — First Sgt. Herbert H. Becker, Retired US Army passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Bayhealth- Kent General Hospital. He was 77.  Born to the late Richard and Elizabeth Becker. Mr. Becker served active duty in the New York Army National Guard for 45 years before retiring. He was also a...

Dorothy M. Pearce

Dorothy M. Pearce

Jul 8, 2014

Dorothy M. Pearce, 90 HARRINGTON — Dorothy M. Pearce of Harrington passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her home. She was 90. Born to the late Robert and Stella Roach. Mrs. Pearce was a telephone operator for over 35 years for Bell Atlantic in  Baltimore. When she was not hard at work, she did enjoy being at home, working...

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