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Regina Acton "Jean" Kern obituary, Wilmington, DE

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Regina Kern Obituary

Regina "Jean" Acton Kern

Wilmington - Regina A. "Jean" Kern, age 90, of Wilmington, Delaware, died peacefully at home on April 20, 2018.

Jean graduated from P.S. DuPont High School and was a proud homemaker. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church for 70 years. She was an avid bowler, loved playing bridge and dancing. She was a Secular Franciscan and Professed Member of the San Damiano Fraternity. Jean served on the Bereavement Committee, was a Hospitality Member and worked with the Food Closet of Holy Rosary Church.

Jean was predeceased by her husband, Robert of 50 plus years; her parents, William J. and Regina E. Acton; her sisters, Gertrude McGuinness, Margaret Farrell, Mary DiGiacoma, Barbara McNulty, Bernadette Strzalka, Patricia Bennett; and brother, William Acton Jr.

Jean is survived by her sisters, Sr. Frances Acton, OSF and Gerry Simpkiss; her children, Kathy Kern, Robert Kern (Joan), William (Bill) Kern (Debra), Tom Kern(Colleen) and Steve Kern(Beth); her 8 grandchildren, Jennifer, Tommy, Jill, Matthew, Ben, Melinda, Alexandra and Taylor; her 8 great-grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Emily, Charlie, Justin, Anastasia, Irene and Katalena, who kept her young.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 10:30 am. Burial to follow at Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Bear, DE. Friends may call on Tuesday evening, May 1, 2018 from 6-8 PM at Gebhart Funeral Home, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

To offer condolences, visit:

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302.798.7726

Published by The News Journal from Apr. 26 to Apr. 29, 2018.
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Just wanted to let you all know I am thinking about you at this time. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. It's been a long time since I have seen some of you.

Steve Shadwell

May 1, 2018

Uncle Tom and Aunt Colleen, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Tom's mother. We are sending our love and condolences. Love, Corey, Meghan, and Caleb.

May 1, 2018

To Tom, Colleen and the entire Kern family, we were very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul and Jodi Papili

May 1, 2018

I am so sorry to see that your mom passed away...She was such a sweetheart, It was such a pleasure to get to know her and ur family when ur mom was here at Shipley Manor ...Much prayers will be said for you and the family....With love

Mary Beth (MIMI) Querey

April 28, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

April 26, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

April 25, 2018

Very sorry for the lost of your loved one May God the hearer of prayers comfort you during this difficult time and give you strength. 2 cor. 1:4

April 25, 2018

I am trully and deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Regina. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time (psalm 29:11)

M C

April 25, 2018

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

RK

April 25, 2018

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May

1

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gebhart Funeral Home - Claymont

3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703

May

2

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE

May

2

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Delaware Veterans Cemetery

Bear, DE

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3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703

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