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John Jeffries Obituary
Died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Dover Kent Hospital, age 73, after a long illness. He was born in Wilmington, DE, December 23, 1938, graduated from Unionville High School, Kennett Square, PA and attended Pennsylvania State University.
He is survived by his sister, Linda (Jeffries) Summers; her husband, Geoffrey; three nephews and three great-nephews and a niece.
A graveside service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Highland, MD, Sunday 12:30 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Smyrna, DE.
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March 6, 2012
My brother, Lee, and I grew up with you & John. Your mother was my brother's God Mother. Your mother and ours used to take the bus into Wilmington to shop and have lunch at Woolworths. When visiting us in Lindamere we got a phone call from one of the Wilmington Radio Stations. They wanted to know the name of the "Oldest Chartered City in the US". We didn't know the answer but John did, so we won $175.00, which we split. You may remember the incident. When your mother passed away, we lost track of your family and always wondered what happened to you. My brother and I are deeply saddened to have to find you this way!! Please accept our sincere sympathies and condolences at your loss!
Jon M. Peterson Savannah, GA &
Ralph Lee Peterson League City, TX
March 5, 2012
John and I were Classmates and friends at Kennett High School. He was a good fellow and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Vance Pennington Newark, Delaware
Richard Palmatary
March 5, 2012
Linda, so sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember our times at Chadds Ford. My Deepest Sympathies to you and your family.
March 4, 2012
Linda, my sister Nancy and I lived next door to you and Johnny in Edgemoor before you moved to PA. We're sorry for your loss. Please let us know the specifics of a service in Smyrna. Jane Edwards McKinstry. janejim11@verizon .net
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