Joan L. Schembri's Obituary
Joan Schembri, 91, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Bowie, MD, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Lesley and son-in-law, Ron on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Brandywine Senior Living. Born November 13, 1925 in Manchester, England she is predeceased by her late husband of 63 years, Frank Schembri, the love of her life.
Joan came to the United States to marry Frank Schembri in June, 1953. She worked as a legal secretary for many years as well as for NASA. She was a devoted mother to her only daughter, Lesley Chrisner. Joan loved to sew and knit and was known for her incredible talent in those areas.
Joan is survived by her daughter Lesley (Schembri) Chrisner, son-in-law, Ronald Chrisner; three granddaughters, Katherine (Chrisner) McClellan, Lauren Chrisner and Elizabeth Chrisner; two great-grandchildren, Corey McClellan and Lena McClellan and niece, Lesley Howes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 600 South Street, New Castle, DE 19720.
A Celebration of Joan's Life will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may call beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will be private.
Please sign Joan's online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE- Please deliver flower arrangements to the Lewes Chapel by 3PM on Monday Aug. 21, 2017
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