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WALTER SELDEN JR. On Sept. 16, 2010, of Maple Glen. Husband of Marsha (nee Lonsdale), father of Scott and Douglas, grandfather of 5. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday Sept. 22, 2010 at 11 A.M. at Saint Matthews Episcopal Church, 919 Tennis Ave., Maple Glen, PA, where friends will be received after 10 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Abington Memorial Hospital, Fund Development Dept., (Rosenfeld Cancer Center), 1200 Old York Rd., Abington, PA 19001.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 19, 2010.

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December 19, 2010

Dear Marsha and Family - With sadness, we recently learned of Selden's death. With deepest sympathy,
George & Etta Riley
Chesterfield, Virginia

Jane & Clark Riley

December 6, 2010

Dear Marsha
We just learned about the passing of Seldon via the Penn Charter News. We are thinking of you and hope the Holidays will brighten your spirit.

Richard Bater

November 24, 2010

To the family of Seldej Gates, my sincerest sympathy.
Richard Bater OPC '61

Will Hostelley

September 22, 2010

Dear Aunt Marsha and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Sel was a very special man and will always hold a special place in our hearts. May God Bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love always, Heide & Will Hostelley

September 22, 2010

Dear Marsha, We are so sorry for the passing of Sel, we enjoyed many, many happy times in Stone Harbor with you and the boys and our extended families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Sel is at peace, God bless.
Jane and David Sotter

September 22, 2010

dear marsha and family...we are thinking of you at this difficult time and hope that you will find comfort in the days to come by knowing friends care. sincerely,beth and fred straub

September 20, 2010

Dear Marsha, Doug, Scott, and family, we were so sorry to hear about Selden. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Fondly, Tina & Bruce Entwisle

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