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DUBOIS FRY
Marguerite "Peggy" DuBois Fry of Carolina Beach, NC, and Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2010, with her family by her side.
She was born June 6, 1950, in Cherry Hill, NJ, and was the daughter of the late Marjorie French DuBois and the late Louis E. DuBois.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph A. Miller, Jr.
Peggy was a charter member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC, and was a Daughter of the King. She was a servant for Hospice and on the Good Shepherd Ministries food team. Along with her husband, Dr. Douglas S. Fry, Sr., she was a member of the Scottish Society of Wilmington and involved with the Sons of the American Revolution.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Shannon Miller Bope and Tracy Kristine Miller of Wilmington; one son, D. Sterling Fry, Jr., and wife Kimmy R. Fry of Williamsburg, VA; and three grandchildren, Christian, Abigail Lucille, and Cameron Bope. Additional survivors include four sisters, Joanne D. Ross (Don) of Wilmington, Barbara D. Hallett (John) of Culpeper, VA, Carol D. Holt of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Lu Ann D. Gilligan (Kenry) of Charleston, SC; one brother, Richard DuBois (Stevie) of Tucson, AZ; mother-in-law, Helen Fry of Knoxville, TN; former mother-in-law, Lucille Miller of Ormond Beach, FL; and numerous other loving family and friends.
Peggy's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Intensive Care Unit of New Hanover Regional Medical Center for their personal care and professional attention during the past number of weeks.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 5820 Myrtle Grove Road, Wilmington, NC 28409.
Flowers may be sent to the church. Contributions may be made to the Holy Cross Episcopal Church Building Fund, c/o POB 1559, Carolina Beach, NC 28428.
Happy Mother's Day Mom, we love you.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marguerite Fry
Kristin Speer
May 17, 2010
Shannon...please know that your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. I am so proud of you. I know there are no words, but please extend our condolences to your entire family and PLEASE call me. I love you babe...Love and God Bless..Kristin Speer
John Streep
May 14, 2010
Dear Doug, Shannon and Tracy:
Our family is at a state of shock in your losing Peggy. We have known her for fifty years and treasure our times together. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call us.
May God Bless You and Yours,
The Streep's
William Hankins
May 10, 2010
Dear Dr Fry and family,
We offer our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you in your time of grief.
Sincerely,
William Hankins and family
Trudy & Dave Bope
May 10, 2010
Dear Doug, Shannon, Tracy,
We want to express our deep sorrow at Peg's passing. We have so many fond memories of Peg...good times in Tucson, Wilmington, Paris and Avignon. The love and happiness she shared with all of you - and her precious grandchildren - will certainly remain and continue touching your heart. Our great hope is that your loving memories will eventually soften all the grief you now feel.
Love,
Trudy and Dave
Ben Bope
May 10, 2010
Peggy touched many lives during her time with us. Her smile, laugh and genuine kindness will always leave a lasting impression on me. My sincere condolences go out to Doug, Shannon, Tracy and all the others that were lucky enough to be blessed by Peg in their lives. ~ Ben
Patti Batchelor
May 10, 2010
Dear Dr.Fry,
As your Pacu family, we were so saddened to hear of your loss. We know that Peggy was a wonderful woman who was so loved. We wanted to tell you how often we all think of you and that your family is in our prayers.
All our love,
NHRMC PACU
Heather Jones
May 10, 2010
Dr. Fry,
Thank you for allowing me to care for "Joey" during her illness in the Surgical Trauma ICU. It was a blessing to hear all of your stories of your wounderful life with Peggy. My heart goes out to you and yours.
In loving memory,
Heather Jones RN STICU
Angela Hodges
May 9, 2010
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Dr. Fry, Shannon & Tracy. I will NEVER forget Peggy...her smile, her laughter and her generous loving heart. We were blessed to know her & she touched so many lives. Peggy will surely be missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew & loved her.
May 9, 2010
Peggy was the dearest sister-in-law. We all loved her and will really miss her. She was wonderful to my brother, Doug.
Georgiana
Barbara Lee
May 9, 2010
To our dear Peggy,
We love you and will cherish all of the memories. Your sense of humor was infectious and you will always be remembered with love.
Barbara Cole Lee (Bodo)
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Nancy Drew Club
David E. Mapson, Jr
May 9, 2010
We share in your loss. Even in times like these....you have the assurance that God will take care of you.
David E. Mapson, Jr
Gussie Mapson
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