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Jeanette Leary

1928 - 2018

Jeanette Leary obituary, 1928-2018, Dover, DE

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

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61 South Bradford Street

Dover, Delaware

Jeanette Leary Obituary

Jeanette G Leary, of Dover, passed away, Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Westminster Village. She was 90.

Mrs. Leary was born March 27, 1928 in Wilmington, to the late John Burris Graham and Edith R. Marvel Graham.

She enjoyed life as a mother, grandmother and homemaker. She also enjoyed years of volunteering at Westminster Village, Modern Maturity Center as well as Delaware Hospice.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Leary; son Richard J Leary; granddaughter Kelly Fritchman; brothers, Milton and Ronald Graham; and sisters Mary Thompson and Grace Loman.

She is survived by her son, Thomas J Leary (Laurie) of Dover; grandchildren Heather Tunstill of Townsend, Shannon Mesina of Gaithersburg, Md., Dr. Becky Tretina of Smyrna and MacKenzie Giorgio of Oakhurst, N.J.. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Edna Leary, of Ocean Township, N.J.; great-grandchildren Melanie Fritchman, CJ Fritchman, Ty Tunstill and Salvatore Giorgio.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Kelly J Fritchman Swimming Scholarship. Make check payable to "UDAF" and note in memo "Kelly J Fritchman Swimming Scholarship." Address to "UDAF" 83 E. Main St, Newark De 19716.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.

Published by Dover Post from Jun. 19 to Jun. 28, 2018.
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So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory.
Matt 5:4,5

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September 24, 2018

ith my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"

September 9, 2018

My sincere condolence to the family for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted and strengthened by the words recorded at Isaiah 61:1,2. Our loving Creator Promises to "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn.

C C

August 23, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jeanette Leary. My the God of comfort be with you and your family, during this difficult time.

June 30, 2018

My sincerest sympathies to the Leary family for the loss of Jeanette. May God's Word strengthen you during this time of mourning. (Isa. 41:10,13)

T C

June 27, 2018

During this time of deep sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and much comfort to help you endure this loss as you remember your beloved one, 2THESSALONIANS 3:16

MARCEL

June 22, 2018

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