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2010

DELLA PROCTOR Obituary

Della Mary Proctor Resident of Castro Valley Born April 17, 1925 in Oakland. Left us January 26, 2010 in Sonoma at age 84. Della was a long time resident of Castro Valley. Della was preceded in death by parents Joe & Mary Battistin , Loving husband Marvin Proctor, Daughter Janet, Son Stephen, Step-father John Silveira & Brothers Isadore & Celeste Battistin. She is survived by her Sons George Lessa (Debbie), Douglas Lessa (Lynn), John Proctor (Stephanie), Grandchildren Douglas & Todd Lessa, Jeffrey , Natasha, Paul & Stephen Proctor, 2 Great Grandchildren & Loving Sister Dorothy Wylie. Strong, independent, active & loving Della left behind many friends made during her lifetime. Della excelled at cooking, furniture refinishing, upholstery to name just a few of her many talents. But, the most important thing in her life was spending time with her loving family. We will always love & miss her. Friends & family are invited to a memorial service Friday Feb. 5, 1:45 PM at Old St Raymonds Church, 6600 Donlon Way in Dublin. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Alzheimers Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Inside Bay Area from Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, 2010.

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pat hayes

February 6, 2010

mrs. proctor and the proctor family, from all of us on zeno st and nordell: thank you for the gift of yourself and your family. johnny and steve meant so much to us as we palled our way through childhood and adolescence. may you and your family have peace and thanks for bringing soccer to our neighborhood through your wonderful sons. pat hayes

The Family of Mark Martinez

February 5, 2010

George, We am so deeply sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please know all you have to do is ask. We know how hard it is to let go of someone you love so very much and not have them in your life anymore but remember you have those special memories to hold on to and help you through the loss. Open your arms and heart to the comfort from others. Remember we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Leslie Stapleton

February 5, 2010

For Della, to her family, it was an honor and a joy to know you, although we did not get to spend much time with you. Michael was Jeffrey's nurse, and Jeannie, your friend and neighbor, one of our sisters-in-Christ at Grace Lutheran in Hayward. Your family is special; they represent the love you bestowed on them. You will be missed. Michael and Leslie Stapleton, Mary and Emma

Laureen Dutra

February 3, 2010

we'll miss you Della - you are in heaven now with your loving Marv, Steve, and wonderful granddaughter Stephanie -
love from the
Dutras

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