Joan M. Le Vasseur's Obituary
Joan M. Le Vasseur, age 97 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at her home. She was born on November 17, 1921 in Twickenham, Middlesex County, United Kingdom, daughter of the late Alexander Howie and Clara (Imeson) Howie.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Le Vasseur was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Joseph Le Vasseur; her son, John Le Vasseur; and her grandson, Eric A. Le Vasseur. She is survived by her sons: Michael J. Le Vasseur of Newark, DE and Paul Le Vasseur of Lewes, DE; her grandchildren: Kristine Short of North East, MD, Cynthia L. Clem of Lewes, DE, Wilfred Joseph Le Vasseur of Newark, DE, and John B. Le Vasseur of Lewes, DE; her great-grandchildren: Julia A. Le Vasseur of Lewes, DE, Dustin R. Short of Wilmington, DE, Haley B. Short of North East, MD, Tyler C. Short of North East, MD, and Devin B. Schuler of North East, MD; her great-great-granddaughter, Raine Presley Kirk of North East, MD; her nieces: Nancy Bessonen and Alise Bessonen, both of Calumet, MI; and her nephews: Robert Bessonen of Detroit, MI, Andrew Shepherd, and Richard Jenkinson, both of Bradford, UK.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: PO Box 1893; Memphis, TN 38101.
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