Rose Campbell Obituary

Rose Marie

Campbell

Rose Marie Campbell

Age 83, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Friday, May 24, 2013 surrounded by her family.

Born in Wilmington, Rose Marie was the daughter of the late Frank and Lena Donofrio, and was a graduate of Wilmington High School. Rose Marie enjoyed attending flea markets and was an avid antique collector. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Lisa A. Qualls, and her brother, Francis Donofrio.

She will be dearly missed by her husband of 39 years, William S. Campbell; her daughters, Karen Wilkinson and Jamie Biggs and her husband Jim; and two granddaughters, Rosemarie Wilkinson and Alex Older. Also surviving are her brothers, Maurice and Robert Donofrio, both of Wilmington; her sisters, Louise Zakreski and Florence Flanigan, both of Wilmington; and her son-in-law, Tim Qualls.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Eric Martin and the caring staff of the Helen Graham Cancer Center.

Friends and family are invited to visitation on Thursday, May 30th between 6 and 8 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 10 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4th Street and Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to either, the Helen Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th Street, Ste.209, Wilmington, DE 19801.

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Published by The News Journal from May 27 to May 29, 2013.
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Bill- Sorry to hear about your loss.May her soul rest in peace (Amen)

Bhatti's

May 30, 2013

Uncle Billy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Lean on family and friends to help you through this difficult time. Please take comfort in knowing there is another angel above us.

Ben and Teresa Campbell

May 30, 2013

our sympathy goes out toyou with warmrst wishes too may you feel kindness love &warmest of those who care for you may fondest memories somehow help you face each new tomorrow and may you find that time continues lessening your sorrow

wright family

May 29, 2013

sorry for your family loss

elaine landis

May 28, 2013

Bill and family, I'm so sorry to here about Rose. What a special and kind lady she was. She would always welcome me into her home and treat me as family. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With all my love to the family. Debra Qualls Covert

Debra Qualls, Covert

May 28, 2013

My condolences on the loss of Rose Marie. She was a sweet and kind person who I looked up to while growing up. I will miss her.

Ann Louise

May 27, 2013

Oh Rose,what a wonderful and loving person..Will be sadly missed..I am happy to have known you..
Barbara (Scott) Schoonover

Barbara Schoonover( Scott)

May 27, 2013

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