Janice Carole Wilkinson Irelan's Obituary
Janice Carole Wilkinson Irelan, age 73, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2009, at her residence She was born in Wilmington, DE on Jan. 20, 1936, daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian (Mahan) Wilkinson and granddaughter of the late Leslie W. and Blanche C. Mahan. She was also predeceased by her husband Donald E. Irelan on September 26, 2000 and her son David W. Irelan on Dec. 2, 1977.
Mrs. Irelan was retired as a licensed Delaware Real Estate Broker and Delaware Real Property Appraiser, a career which included Senior Vice President of the former Anderson Stokes Real Estate of Rehoboth Beach.
For many years Mrs. Irelan and her family formerly resided right on the beach at Dewey Beach, a time that was always remembered by her with great fondness. She was an avid bowler and had bowled along with her husband in leagues up and down the state as well as being a coach for her children's bowling groups over the years. No matter where they lived she was always involved with the Girl Scouts both as a leader and in many cases actually started many chapters. Many will remember that she was also actively engaged in the Miss Delaware program from assisting with its organization as well as attending many of the pageant events.
She is survived by her son Donald W. Irelan and wife April of Millsboro, DE; and two daughters Carole D. Franzoni and husband Joseph of Newark, DE and Patti L. Cropper and husband Gregory of Lewes, a sister, Judith Girard and husband Phillip of Lisbon, Conn. and brother Ralph David Wilkinson, III and wife Neva of Lewes, DE. 8 Grandchildren -Melissa Cole, Patrick Irelan, Lisa Payton, Gary Connelly, Christopher Irelan, Eric Connelly, Ryan Cropper, Stacy Gautier, 12 Great-Grandchildren including David, Riley, Adam, Brittany, Austin, Mackenzie, Cameren, Michael, Hunter, Brandon, Kailee, Brianna.
Funeral services will be held at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 where friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Henlopen Memorial Park near Milton, DE In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot's Way, Milford, DE 19963-
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