Joan E. Thorpe

1945 - 2012

Joan E. Thorpe obituary, 1945-2012, Wilmington, DE

BORN

1945

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek

3200 Limestone Road

Wilmington, Delaware

Joan Thorpe Obituary

Joan E. Thorpe

Age 67 of New Castle, DE, passed away with her daughter and granddaughter by her side on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Regal Heights Nursing Home, where she resided for the last three years.

She was born on July 29, 1945, the only child of Ella and Robert Phillips. She was a strong woman who battled lung disease a good part of her life prior to becoming ill. Joan worked as a medical transcriptionist for Cardiology Consultants for 23 years until retiring in 2006. She found great joy working and being surrounded by her co-workers and friends. After retiring, Joan spent her time at the M.O.T. Senior Center where she made several beloved friends who she held dear to heart.

Anyone knowing Joan knew her hair and nails were always perfect and she enjoyed eating out at restaurants. Joan's greatest pleasure was shopping, it didn't matter who it was for or if it fit, as long as she was shopping.

She was a very loving, supportive, mother and grandmother, who didn't have much but gave her all.

Joan was preceded in death by her father, Robert in 1967, followed by her mother, Ella in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly M. Thorpe and her granddaughter, Tori A. Thorpe from Middletown, DE; her son Robert M. Thorpe "Michael", and his significant other Kari. L. Sullivan and her grandchildren, Mikey and Madison Thorpe from Bear, DE.

Joan's family would like to thank the staff at Regal Heights for providing her comfort and joy during her stay with them.

A funeral service will be held at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road Pike Creek on Wednesday, November 14th, at 11am. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8pm.

To send condolences, visit:

www.dohertyfh.com

302-999-8277

Published by The News Journal from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2012.
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I was so sad to hear of your mom's passing. I knew her at Regal Heights while visiting my mother. She was a strong woman! I am sure ALL at Regal Heights will miss her. My Heart goes out to you and your family!

Amy Miller

November 17, 2012

To Kim , Mike and extended family. I am sorry for your loss. I know time passes and we see less and less of each other but it does not change the fact that we share a friendship and I will always cherish that friendship. I am truly sorry for your loss. May all the coming prayers help you through this tuff time ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Flip Caruso

November 12, 2012

I met Joan at Regal Heights about a year ago- I thought she was just the prettiest lady, and thats how I would describe her- "the pretty lady on H wing"
God Bless

V P

November 12, 2012

Sorry to hear of your moms passing

November 12, 2012

Representing the Brandywine High School Class of 1963, I would like to express our deep sorrow of the death of Joan. Joan was a loved classmate and will be missed by all. Rick Marsh - BHS '63

Rick Marsh

November 12, 2012

We will always remember Joan and the kids and the fun we had at bowling tournaments and league play. It was a real pleasure knowing this great Lady. Art & Judy Frampton

Art Frampton

November 11, 2012

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