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Elizabeth Seay Obituary

Elizabeth B. Seay, age 74, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. She passed away at Park Creek Place Memory Care Community in North Wales, Pennsylvania, with her son Michael by her side and under the care of Crossroads Hospice.

Elizabeth worked for the Delaware State Police (DSP) for 30 years, starting in the intelligence unit and ultimately serving as the Lt. Colonel's secretary at DSP Headquarters in Dover. Her commitment tothe DSP went far beyond simply working there. She was proud to serve the state of Delaware and had great respect for many with whom she served. Her service to the community also extended to volunteering her time to various charitable causes, including the Special Olympics, as a "cuddler" for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and one-on-one mentoring of a special needs child. Elizabeth was also a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church, with long-time ties to St. Peter's Church in Smyrna and later to St Anne's in Middletown.

When not at work or volunteering, Elizabeth invested her time in her sons and their endeavors, making connections and meeting new people everywhere she went, maintaining relationships with family and friends, enjoying the beach, improving herself through formal education, and traveling. In particular, she enjoyed traveling to Massachusetts to visit her sons and granddaughter Catherine.

She is survived by her sister, Gail Warburton of Roslyn, Pa., her brother, Bruce Boyer, of Oaklyn, N.J., and her two sons, Joseph and Michael. Joseph, wife Sally and daughter Catherine, live in Mass. Michael, wife Megan and son Oliver, live in Pa.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 2 at 3 p.m., at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, N.J. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Elizabeth Seay to the Alzheimer's Association (https://act.alz.org).

Published by Smyrna/Clayton Sun Times from May 30 to Jun. 22, 2018.
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To the Seay family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days, weeks and months ahead, and loving memories of Elizabeth to forever hold in your heart.

Creola U

May 14, 2019

I'm sorry for your loss. May the family have peace and rest from Almighty God during this time.
Ellen

December 10, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in your fond memories and in the beautiful promise at John 6:39, 40.

E R

July 15, 2018

To Joe, Michael and Family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I took care of Elizabeth while I worked in Memory Care.

Mary Boucher

Friend

June 24, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2). My prayers are with your family.

G.O.

May 31, 2018

Joe and family we were saddened to hear of your loss. Please except our deepest condolences. Your family will be in our prayers.

Jamie Durant

May 30, 2018

Liz was such a kind, sweet gentle lady. Rest in sweet heavenly peace. God bless you.

Barbara Drake

May 30, 2018

Grief can be really hard, but our special memories help us to cope. Extending our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family (1 Peter 5:6,7).

May 30, 2018

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