Edythe Judith Neale's Obituary
Edythe J. Neale, age 91, of Lewes, Delaware, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Cadbury at Lewes, Lewes, DE. Mrs. Neale was born on January 14, 1919 in Boston, MA, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Bender) Grossman.
Mrs. Neale resided at Cadbury at Lewes since October, 2007. Prior to that, she made her home in Morningside, MD. During her years in Morningside, she was a life member of the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a volunteer for the Head Start program, active in the Morningside PTA, and she served as a Cub Scout Den mother for all four of her sons. Mrs. Neale took care of everyone in the neighborhood. She was an excellent cook who was known for her cakes and pies. She was the true matriarch of the family.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert W. Neale; four sons: Bruce R. Neale and wife Patricia L. of Crofton, MD, Wayne A. Neale and wife Sherrill R. of Alexandria, VA, Lance E. Neale and wife Sandra of Crofton, MD, and Keith W. Neale and partner Arthur R. Dochterman of Rehoboth Beach, DE; five grandchildren: Sean Neale and wife Dawn, Jaime Neale and fiancé Christine Kelly, Megan Neale and husband Andrew, Ryan Neale, and Evan Neale; and four great-grandchildren: Alexis, Krista, Sage, and Theo. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Jacob “Jack” Grossman (2005).
Chapel Committal Services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 County Gardens Blvd., Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939.
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