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Singleton Sr.
Richard E. Singleton Sr., age 66, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Richard was born on May 13, 1944 to the late Harry E. Singleton Sr. and Mildred (Flick) Singleton in Johnstown, PA.
Richard worked in manufacturing as a machine operator. He enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, his swimming pool and visiting Cape May, NJ.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Richard "Gene" Singleton Jr. and his brother, Harry Singleton.
He is survived by his wife, Michele "Mickey" Singleton of Newark, DE; sister, Mildred Farren and her husband Jack of Newark, DE; numerous nieces and nephews, especially Christine Williamson and Mike Singleton; as well as extended family and children that he "adopted" over the years.
Services will be held 11 am on Tuesday, March 1, at the Gracelawn Memorial Chapel, 2220 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720. Friends and family may visit starting at 10 am. Burial will be at Gracelawn Memorial Park following the service.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711. To send condolences visit
www.rtfoard.com
R.T. FOARD
& JONES, INC.
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& CREMATORY
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(302) 731-4627
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February 28, 2011
Mickey,
I worked with Rich for several years, at Marrows Road and for GE. Sorry for your loss.
John Barton, Newark, Delaware
Jenn Mills
February 27, 2011
Mickey,
So Sorry to hear your loss. Your in my prayers and thougts.
Dick Whittington
February 27, 2011
Mickey
Sorry to see Dick's passing and best wishes to you.
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