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Donald Anthony Obituary

Donald E. Anthony

AGE: 83 • Georgetown

Don Anthony, age 83, of Georgetown, DE, formerly of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014 in the presence of his son and daughter at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

Don was born in Reading, PA in 1931. He moved to New Castle, DE when he was 4 years old, where he grew up and graduated from William Penn High School in 1949. He served with the Delaware National Guard during the Korean Conflict and worked for the Diamond State Telephone Company for over 30 years. Upon his retirement, he moved to Georgetown, DE with his wife Aileen.

Don was a Mason. A member of St. John's Lodge #2 A.F. & A.M. Delaware Consistory, Nur Temple Shrine, and Royal Order of Jesters Court #164 where he was a Past Director. He also belonged to the Elks, Moose, and American Legion, and Sussex Pines Country Club.

Outside of his participation with various clubs, his other interests were flying, playing golf, and traveling. A horse owner, his recent interests included harness racing at local tracks. Don loved to have fun and was a Tennessee Squire. He is remembered fondly for his laugh, smile, and wit. Those that can call him "friend" are the most fortunate of all and will no doubt remember him fondly. He would want everyone to remember the good times.

Don is predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Aileen, his mother, Agnes Anthony, his father, Marion W. Anthony, Sr. and his brother, Marion W. Anthony, Jr. He is survived by his son and daughter, Don Anthony and Kathy Sobus, three grandchildren Andrew Anthony (Jordan), Max Sobus, and Meredith Sobus, great-grand daughter Hunter Anthony, as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

Friends are invited to call on the family on Saturday, July 5 from 10-11 am at the chapel at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720. The funeral service will begin at 11 followed by a Masonic Service. Interment will follow the services in the adjoining cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking you to make contributions to: The Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps Rd. Milford, DE 19963, Wounded Warriors Organization, woundedwarriorproject.org, or any US Military Veteran organization of your choice. www.mccreryandharra.com

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Published by The News Journal from Jul. 2 to Jul. 4, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Anthony

19 Entries

Elaine Zak

July 12, 2014

Don, I never had the pleasure of meeting your father but from the way you were raised shows what a wonderful man he was. Losing him is tough but remember the great memories & that he will always be with you in spirit, leading and guiding you as he rests with our Lord and Heavenly Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family

Rick Goodman

July 6, 2014

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 4, 2014

Kathy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers with you in this time. May your father and grandfather find his place in heaven with our Father.
Ronnie Wilbur

Deb Records

July 4, 2014

Don, My rose bush died this past week. Made me wonder if all was ok in your world. Then I read this news today. I am so sorry for your loss. Deb

Pat Horne

July 3, 2014

Don was a member of the Legion Riders Chapter 28 and the American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro. We enjoyed his company and were saddened when he had to drop our of the Riders due to his health. We are blessed to have had Don as our friend. Pat and Priscilla Horne, Legion Riders Chapter 28.

Darren Lucas

July 3, 2014

Don, I never had the pleasure of meeting your father, just heard his voice on the phone. you always spoke so highly of him. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time..

Jean

July 3, 2014

I am blessed to have called him my friend. R.I.P Don

July 3, 2014

I was truly blessed to call Don my friend and will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.

Angelo Fiumara

July 2, 2014

Don, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father. May God bless and comfort you during this time of great loss.

Fugi

July 2, 2014

Kathy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He sounds like an incredible man. Know I am thinking of you and wish you peace. Beth Hinshaw, SPS

Cathy James

July 2, 2014

Kathy - Our deepest sympathy, Mom and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Sara Carpenter Tiffany

July 2, 2014

Don was always fun. I went to school with him for 12 years at
Wm Penn. I guess he was my first love, in 2nd grade he sent me a note "I like you" and I was thrilled and wrote back "I like you too". Whenever we met (seldom) we always laughed bout that. He was a great human being .

July 2, 2014

Don and Family, So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace forever.

Mike and Joan Rogers

Dean Vietri

July 2, 2014

Don, I am very sorry for your loss.
God Bless

Mike & Carol O'Neill

July 2, 2014

May he Rest in Peace

Bill Baird

July 2, 2014

So very sorry for your loss.

Margaret Bray

July 2, 2014

Condolences to Kathy and her family. Mr. Anthony was always an energetic and interesting person. I always enjoyed talking to him. God bless his family at this time.

Scotty Rees

July 2, 2014

May he be at peace now, Donnie. My deepest condolences on the loss of you Dad. He was a delight to be around and will me sorely missed.

July 2, 2014

Met Don while at William Penn, though he was ahead of me. Then we rode horses with Nur and tall cedars. He picked me up in Charleston, WVA and flew me to New castle with John Owens another friend. Don was a great friend and pilot. Fly on my friend to that great airport in the sky.
Dave Cochran
Montgomery, TX

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