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DAVID SAXTON Obituary
Age 87, of Newark, DE, died January 25, 2006, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness.
A Navy veteran of WWII, he was a member of VFW Atterbury Post #3420 in Newark. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved NASCAR.
Dave is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Mary J. Saxton; sons, David C. Saxton, and his wife, Janette, of Hockessin, and Charles P. Saxton, and his wife, Patricia, of Earleville, MD; and stepdaughters, Jean Bennett. and her husband. Richard. of Montchanin, Patricia Bailey. and her husband. Butch. of Camden-Wyoming, and Sharon Justice. of Smyrna. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
The service and interment will be held privately in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Atterbury VFW Post #3420, 649 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702; or to the VFW Post of your choice.
Arrangements by MCCRERY
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