Patricia E. "Pat" Palmer
Patricia E. "Pat" Palmer
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Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory - New CastlePatricia Palmer Obituary
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February 1, 1946 - October 24, 2025
Patricia E. "Pat" Palmer, age 79, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on February 1, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Edna May (Lewis) Oakes. Pat enjoyed caring for her family as a talented homemaker. In her spare time, she loved painting ceramics. Pat will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberley Ann Palmer; and brothers, William, Robert, and Donald. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Thomas W. Palmer, Jr.; children, Lisa J. Palmer and Thomas W. Palmer III (Thaymee); sisters, Judy, Shirley, and Kathleen; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 pm until 12:30 pm on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 12:30 pm. A committal service will follow in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
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Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home
1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE 19720
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1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE 19720
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