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Mae Whitby Obituary

Mae E. (Gavin) Whitby, age 90, Mae E. (Gavin) Whitby, age 90, died February 22, 2013 at her home in Claymont, DE surrounded by her loving family. Mae was born, raised and educated in Chester, residing there before moving to Claymont,DE 63 years ago. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Girl's High School in Moylan. Mae was retired from Beneficial Savings & Loan Bank and was a longtime parishioner of Holy Rosary Church. She was the daughter of the late John and Ellen Gavin. Survivors: Her loving husband of 63 years, Harry F. Whitby, Daughters: Karen W. Hacker (Joseph), Maribeth Collings, and Debbie Whitby-Norman (Steve), 9 loving grandchildren: Kari Hacker (Justin Brown), Kelly Hacker (Chris Kelly), Kate, Kim, and Kasey Hacker, Heather Stiebel (Jason), Ryan Beaston (Alyssa), Stephanie Norman McDonald (Jon), and Justin Norman and 5 great grandchildren: Addison and Audrey Kelly, Joshua Stiebel, and Lily and Ryder Beaston. Visitation: Saturday, from 10-10:45am, at Holy Rosary Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 Funeral Mass: Saturday, 11:00 am, Holy Rosary Church. Burial: St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville, DE. In lieu of flowers: donations may be made to Holy Rosary Church. Arrangements: Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, Aston. Condolences: www.nolanfidale.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2013.

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Donna Haley

March 6, 2013

Harry, Karen, Maribeth, Debbie and family;
Our hearts are heavy with sadness for your loss. We keep fond memories close to our hearts, and know that Mae is in a peaceful place, filled with our loving thoughts and prayers. We think back to the many wonderful memories we have had with your family; celebrating life's many milestones and sharing comfort (and food) though life's tragedies. Birthday picnics, births and baptisms, weddings, funerals... Of course, some of mine and Gail's best memories are of our favorite babysitters, and Sunday Eagle home games, when we got to help make dinner... Rice-a-roni and Shake and Bake chicken! Good friends and close neighbors are a rare gift... and we were truly blessed with the gift of your Mom and Dad, and your family.
Blessings~ Love, Donna, Gail, Len and Mary Elisabeth Pitcavage

February 28, 2013

Dear family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Beth Williams

Judy and David Stiebel

February 27, 2013

We send our sincere sympathy to the entire family. I know she must have been a wonderful person/ mother and grandmother to have so many taking such good care of her over these last few years. I hope your memories of her will sustain you at this difficult time. Please give Pop pop a hug for us.

Janet Grieco-Joyner

February 26, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy, regardless of how long they lived. Your Mother was absolutely beautiful. I see so much of Karen and Debbie in this picture. My deepest condolences to all of you and may her memories live on through each of you.

February 26, 2013

To Heather, So sorry for your loss, although I did not know your Grandmoms name, when I saw this picture I knew she belonged to you. You look very much like her. I hope your many fond memories will help you through this difficult time. Sharon White

Jim, Betty Ann, Mike, Chrissy & Melanie Fenn

February 26, 2013

To: Harry, Karen, Maribeth, Debbie and Families:

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We were so sorry to hear about Mae. Our special memories of her are when my husband Jim worked with Mae at Beneficial Bank, and when Jim, and I would visit at Christmas time with our three children. Mae and Harry would always make us feel so welcomed and would shower us with gifts and make a delicious homemade dinner for us. We would talk for hours and Mae would never want us to leave. Mae was the kindest person in the world and our entire family will miss her so so much.

She is at peace now and no longer suffering. She will be your "special angel" in heaven and will watch over all of you.

We would also like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of Mae's grandchildren, but especially Heather. Heather was always there when we would visit and I know how much she meant to Harry and Mae. We are thinking of you Heather.

Please take care.

Sincerely,

Jim, Betty Ann, Mike, Chrissy & Melanie Fenn

Sandy Boyd

February 26, 2013

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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