Justine D. Kitchen

A proud native Delawarean, Justine passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at home. She was the last original owner of homes on the street where she lived.

Born in Elsmere, DE on March 24, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Alma and Adrian Donovan. Justine graduated from P.S. DuPont High School, class of 1942 and attended all their reunions. She then earned her associates degree from Goldey-Beacom College. Justine was employed at the DuPont Experimental Station as a secretary during the WWII years. She later was employed as a secretary at the John G. Leach School from which she retired in 1987.

Justine enjoyed her loving family and her busy life. She particularly enjoyed being with her great-granddaughter, Marley. Justine always looked forward to attending her children and grandchildren's activities. She could often be found dancing, bowling, traveling, doing puzzles, counting cross stitch and other handwork. Justine was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church and its Women's Circle; Five Points Chapter No. 13 O.E.S. (now Caesar Rodney Chapter No. 8) for over 65 years. She was also a member of the New Castle Chapter AARP and volunteered at Emily P. Bissell Hospital over 20 years.

In addition to her parents, Justine was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill, after almost 70 years of marriage; and sisters, June Carter, Marjorie Moran and Eleanor Donovan. She is survived by her sons, Mark and Jeffrey (Cheryl); grandchildren, Todd and Michelle; great-granddaughter, Marley; brother, Adrian Donovan; and many nieces and nephews.