Esther E. Grafton
July 4, 1923 - October 14, 2019
Esther E. Grafton, age 96, of Milton, DE, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019. Born on July 4, 1923 in Reading PA, daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Earnst) Smith. Esther lived most of her life in Newark DE, where she worked for MS Society, then McBride and Ziegler Surveyors. Upon retirement she and her husband moved to Lewes DE. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Grafton and her son, Michael Grafton. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Kirby (Richard) of Milton; her daughter-in-law, Amy Grafton of Milton; her five grandchildren: Gregory Kirby (Laurie), Steven Kirby (Erin), Eric Kirby (Rachel), Alexis Grafton Willey (Chris) and Michael Grafton Jr. (Penny); and her seven great grandchildren: Abigail Kirby, Brandon Kirby, Morgan Kirby, Caroline Kirby, Graeme Kirby, Hudson Willey and Madilyn Willey. Per Esther’s request, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of her son Michael Grafton to Sussex County Habitat for Humanity: P.O. Box 759, 206 Academy Street; Georgetown, DE 19947. Please sign Esther's online guestbook located on this website.
Esther E. Grafton, age 96, of Milton, DE, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019. Born on July 4, 1923 in Reading PA, daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Earnst) Smith. Esther lived most of her life in Newark DE, where she worked for... View Obituary & Service Information