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Mary Oliver Obituary

OLIVER, MARY 82, - of Linwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 24, 2008. Mary was an active member of her community with numerous volunteer and charitable organizations including the Red Cross. Mary was a dedicated member at Margate Community Church. She was a friend to all and her life was dedicated to her family. Mary was loved by everyone who knew her. Mary is survived by her husband, Chet, son, Dr. Gregory Oliver, his wife, Ellen Fowle Oliver, daughters, Suzanne Oliver, Robin Oliver Rapport and her husband, Leon and Patti Oliver Crane and her husband, Roy. Grandchildren Katie Oliver Hornug and her husband, Chris, Andrea Oliver, Michael Oliver, Matthew Oliver, Alexandra McDonald and Samantha Gross. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28th at Margate Community Church, 8900 Ventnor Parkway, Margate. Friends may visit beginning at 11am until the service begins at 12 noon, followed by interment at Seaside Cemetery, Marmora. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Mary's memory to Margate Community Church or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ, 08053-3101. Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2008.

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Stephen Sanborne

July 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donna Passarelli (Pinnacle Atlantic City)

July 29, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss, Chet. My deepest sympathy to you and your family - may God comfort and strengthen you at this difficult time.

Lauren and Deborah Ferguson

July 28, 2008

my prayers are with you, so sorry for your loss. i have not seen mrs oliver for a few years but the memories i have of her i keep close to my heart. she was one of the kindest ladies i knew in my lifetime.

Ruth Keck

July 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karen Kindle

July 28, 2008

We've missed seeing Mary lately on her walks around the neighborhood and wondered how she was doing. My deepest sympathy to all the Oliver family.

Suzanne Turner(Harrah's Risk Mgmt dept)

July 28, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jen Breitzman

July 27, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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