Gail Marta's Obituary
Gail Marta, age 65 of Harbeson, DE and Lakeland, FL passed away from cancer on September 5, 2008. Gail was born in Wilmington, DE on November 9, 1942 to the late Valdemar and Margaret Lundberg.
Gail was a devoted wife to her late husband John, who passed away earlier this year. She worked alongside of her husband during his years as a contractor and owner of B.J. Builders. Later they ventured into the food service industry and opened the Lemon Tree Restaurant in Lewes, DE. Finally, the couple took over the concession at Cape Henlopen State Park and named it "The Chuck Wagon." In addition to working alongside John, Gail was a stay at home mother to her four children. She loved to play bingo, dance, and spend time with her children and grandchildren.
Gail is survived by her sons, Tony (Beverly) and Paul (Kate); daughters, Julie Davis (Allen) and Hope Smedley (Mike); stepchildren, Angela Santucci (Michael), John Marta Jr., Cheryl Marta (Joe Rivera), and Cindy Marta; 26 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Valerie Kaiser (Dave), and Margaret Phelps; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11:00 A.M.by Father John Hopkins at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark, DE Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.
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