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Mary Saxton Obituary
Mary J. Saxton, age 84, of Newark, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Mrs. Saxton worked at Winklers Restaurant as a waitress while her children were attending their early education. When they were grown, she returned to school and earned a degree in nursing and worked at the Delaware State Hospital.
Mrs. Saxton is survived by her daughters: Jean Bennett and husband Richard of Montchanin, DE, Sharon Justice and husband Tim of Smyrna, DE, and Patricia Bailey and husband Butch of Camden, DE; stepson, David C. Saxton and wife Jeanette of Hockessin, DE; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, David D. Saxton.
Service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in Mary's memory to Heartland Hospice, 256 Chapman Road, Ste. 102, Newark, DE 19702. To express an online condolence, visit www.strano-feeley.com.
Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home
302-731-5459
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October 9, 2012
We both send our sincere sympathy to Mary's family for their loss. She was a lovely next door neighbor and we will miss her.
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kim rea
October 7, 2012
Never forgotten. Always in my heart.
kim rea
October 7, 2012
Mommom I love you & always will keep a special place deep in my heart for you. You had such a impact on my life & I will never forget you.
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