Dorothy M. Darcy

DARCY, DOROTHY M. - of Linwood, died peacefully at Shore Memorial Hospital surrounded by her children on Monday, December 3, 2007. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 6, 1921, daughter of Anna Weber and Owen Sylvester Conway. Her husband, Charles Darcy predeceased her in 1988. She was predeceased by her sister, Nancy Robinson and she is survived by her brother Owen S. (Eleanor) Conway of Ocean City. She is survived by one son and two daughters, Chuck (Katharina) Darcy of Egg Harbor Township, Barbara (Phil) Meredith-Perri of Egg Harbor Township, Nancy (Jonathan) Law, three grandchildren, (Jason, Ian, and Charlie Law) of Linwood, nieces and nephews, James Robinson, Kelly (Pete) Bates, Diane (Larry) Wenger and Patrick Conway. She attended Olney High School, in Philadelphia, PA class of 1937, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught in numerous high schools: Riverside High School, Riverside; Balboa High School in the United States Canal Zone, Republic of Panama and most recently Mainland Regional High School. Dottie was president of The Officers Wives Club at Bakalar, Air Force Base, Columbus, Indiana, while stationed there with her husband Charles, a career Air Force Officer. Dorothy loved reading, cruises, bridge and going out with friends, especially Sunday with the girls. She enjoyed attending basketball, football and baseball games at Mainland Regional High School where her grandsons attended high school. Dorothy enjoyed hosting summer parties and visiting with her many friends, Dorothy loved being at the beach in Atlantic City and attending lifeguard boat races with her family and friends. Dottie enjoyed the music of Sinatra and attended many of his concerts and club dates at the 500 Club in Atlantic City. She will be sadly missed by good friends Mary McDerrmott, B. McDerrmott, Edith DeVinney, Justine O'Brien and Marilyn Rouch. A Catholic Prayer service will be offered Friday Morning at 11 o'clock from The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo, where friends may call from ten o'clock until the time of service. Interment will be private in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to The Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer Center, 7223 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406. To email condolences, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.