Sean Monroe Dover

Sean Monroe Dover

Sean Dover Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 24, 2010.
SEAN M. DOVER SUFFOLK, Va. Sean Monroe Dover, 43, died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in his home. A native of Bristol Tennessee, he currently worked at Sentara Urgent Care Center in Suffolk. Mr. Dover retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of service. He was a Marine Corps and Navy veteran, serving in the Gulf War, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and lastly Iraqi Freedom, where he was wounded. He attended Horizon Community Church in Chesapeake, Va., and was a coach with the Suffolk Youth Athletic Association in Suffolk. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Patricia Dover; and a brother, Mark D. Dover. Survivors include his wife, Jill R. Dover; a daughter, Erica R. Dover; a son, Deven Dover; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Linda and Farrell Malone of Suffolk; brother-in-law, Eric Malone and wife Louise of Max Meadows, Va.; a brother, Christopher L. Dover of Bristol Tennessee; and two nephews, Mark and Christopher Dover. A funeral service with military honors was held on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at 7 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk, by Pastor Steve Nethery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Suffolk Animal Control, Ronald H. Williams Treasurer, 124 Forest Glen Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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November 1, 2010

Linda Basham Biek posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2010

Molly Mahoney posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2010

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Linda Basham Biek

November 1, 2010

Dear Chris,
I'm sorry to hear about Sean. You and your family are in my prayers.

Molly Mahoney

October 25, 2010

Dear Chris,
I am extremely sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Although it has been many years since we have seen each other I think of you often.
Take care,
Molly Poole Mahoney

October 25, 2010

Chris,I am so sorry to read this about Sean,I loved all you kids when I worked for your Mom in the daycare.Please know my prayers are with you.( I live near him and only wish I had known,I live in West Point,Va) Best Wishes,Brenda Mason Beverly

Vickie Stout

October 25, 2010

Chris, I am sorry about your Brother. I'll keep your family in my prayors

Don Elseroad

October 24, 2010

In recognition of Sean Monroe Dover's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115

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