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Jean Harpham Obituary
Jean Mary (Wilkinson) Harpham passed away at home on Monday, February 25, surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she became a registered nurse at The Hospital for Sick Children. She married the late John Harpham on September 16, 1950. In 1951, they moved to Wilmington, DE, where John worked as a PhD chemist for Hercules. Along with the entire extended family, she returned every summer to the family cottage at Oak Lake in Stirling, Ontario.
Jean's greatest love and joy in life was her family. She devoted herself with heart and soul to the care of her husband, children and grandchildren. Active in community affairs, she was a devoted member of The Cathedral Church of St. John for over fifty years. She was a volunteer for decades for the Junior Board of the Memorial Hospital Wilmington Medical Center, St. John's Next-to-New Shop, Wilmington Flower Market and Wilmington Garden Day. She beautified her home and those of her children using her extraordinary gifts for gardening and needlework.
She is survived by her three sons, Ted, David and Jim, and her sister, Marg Deeth. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law Wendy and Martha; her grandchildren, Becky Mandeville (Hunter), Rachel Harpham, Jessie Voit (Benedict), Jackie Harpham and Will Harpham; as well as her nieces and nephews, Tim Deeth (Lynda), Jean Deeth and Carolyn Deeth (Philip Blackford); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Matthew (Sarah) Deeth, Michael Deeth, Thomas Deeth, Corey Deeth, Christopher Blackford, Ben Blackford and great-great-nephew Jackson Deeth.
The family wishes to thank Levine Coates for her friendship and loving care throughout the last year of Jean's life, as well Joanne and Belinda from Delaware Hospice
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 1, at 11 am at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, where the family will greet friends beginning at 10 am. Interment in Lower Brandywine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Chapter, 240 N. James Street, Suite 100A, Newport, DE 19804.
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Mickey & Lew Lewis
March 2, 2013
Your entire family is in our prayers. Nothing hurts worse than losing your mom even though you know she is sitting on your shoulder now to guide you.
March 1, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to the whole family on the death of your mother. Fondly, Esther and Nat
March 1, 2013
Dear Ted, Wendy, and family,
So sorry about the loss of this lovely lady. I clearly remember her from family events as a gracious and charming woman who loved her family dearly. Our kindest thoughts and most sincere prayers in your behalf. Love, Carl and Shauna Erickson
March 1, 2013
Dear David,
I am so sorry for your loss! I know what an amazing son u were to your mom! When you are ready please call me,I would love to get together! 302-2352624,much love,Andrea Strauss!!!
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Bruce Colbourn
March 1, 2013
My sympathy goes out to the Harpham family and in particular my neighbor, David.
February 28, 2013
David,Ted,and Jim god will your peace and happness in your heart as you think of all the good times you had with your mother. She will be missed by me also ,but god has a better for her now so rest in peace Ms Jean
February 28, 2013
My condolences to the grieving loved ones during this very difficult time. May the God of all comfort be with you and help you to cope.
Debbie Melnyczuk
February 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I know you have wonderful memories. Always keep them close to your heart.
Ann Kappel
February 28, 2013
The Junior Board of Christiana Care sends their deepest sympathy and willhonor her memory and service by placing flowers in the Christiana Hospital chapel.
February 28, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May our Loving God of comfort bring you peace during this difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:3-5
February 27, 2013
My daughter, Dr. Wendy Harpham, was lucky to have you as a mother-in-law. It was also my pleasure to have known you the few times we met at mutual family functions. Rest in peace.
Anne-Louise Gould
February 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Harpham and Deeth families.
Debbie Wills
February 26, 2013
It was a pleasure to know you and see the love you had for your family. The memories you made will remain with your children and grandchildren.
with love, Debbie Wills
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