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Jean Huber Obituary

Jean Louise Huber

Jean Louise Huber was born July, 1941 in Cambridge, MA., Jean Louise Huber died January 31, 2014 unexpectedly and peacefully at her childhood home in Wilmington, DE.

She graduated with honors from Mt. Pleasant High School, attended Goucher College in Baltimore, MD., Thompson Private Business School, Inc. and Brandywine College. Jean adored the mystique of the Royal Family and was captivated by British theater. She moved to England where she was employed as a nanny. Upon returning to Wilmington she worked as a realtor and legal secretary. She was a devout member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist and served many years as a volunteer in the Christian Science Reading Room. She was an avid reader and enjoyed long contemplative walks.

Jean is predeceased by her parents Robert and Marion Huber and brother, Randolph. She is survived by her sisters and brothers in law, Victoria Huber and Russell Johnson of Wilmington, DE., Jill and Loren Drew Swagler of Dennisville, NJ., her live in companion and uncle Richard deVere Huber, nephew and wife Robert and Alyona Huber and grandniece Natasha of Manassas, VA., grandnephew Keegan Laud of Sarasota, FL., nephew Ryan Huber and wife Megan Abajian of Dartmouth, MA.

Jean Louise was a gentle kindly soul who cherished her family, she will be missed. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Christian Science Reading Room, 900 Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Published by The News Journal from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2014.
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The dePaulis family, neighbors in Hilltop Manor, send our most sincere sympathies to Jean's family. We will miss her sweet hellos during her walks.
What a lovely person. Marisa dePaulis-Hawn

February 12, 2014

I'll always remember Jean and our (as Jean put it) and our scandleous trip to Grenwich Village when we were suposed to be at the U.N,

Pat Phalan

February 11, 2014

Condolences to the family of Jean. We walked together in the neighborhood occasionally and attended a few concerts in the park this summer. We would chat on the phone and she had called me very recently. I was shocked to learn of her death and will miss her. Nancy Troy

February 11, 2014

Jean~ we will miss chatting with you on your daily walks. We enjoyed your smiles and are so saddened you have left our little neighborhood. -Susan, Vlad, Juliana, & John

Susan Melnik

February 11, 2014

So sorry to read of Jean's untimely passing. Jean was a classmate all through Mt. Pleasant. We, also, shared the same birthday. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Phyllis Milton Stone

February 10, 2014

A lovely obituary for a lovely lady. I will always have find memories.

Tori Santilli

February 9, 2014

Rest in peace dear Jean ... We will all miss you.

Judy Pankowski hausmann

February 8, 2014

May God bless your family and strengthen them, you were a joy and wonderful class mate and enjoyed the time we shared at Mt. Pleasant.

Bill Reeves

February 8, 2014

Vicki and Jill, very saddened to read of the passing of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John O'Connor

February 8, 2014

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