Lydia Christel Staton's Obituary
Lydia Christel Staton, age 76 of Milford, DE, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home. She was born on March 25, 1944 in Wesermunde, Germany, daughter of the late Fredric Otto and Hermine Lehmkuhl.
Mrs. Staton made a career in retail as an executive assistant. Her interests were many and varied, and included sewing, gardening and fitness; especially aerobics. Above all, Mrs. Staton cherished time spent with those she held most dear. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Staton is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Cecil Staton; her sons: Cecil B. Staton and his wife Lori and Andrew Staton and hs partner Patrick Saparito; her grandsons: William Staton and Zachary Staton; and her sister, Hannelore Rehbein.
Due to the current events and the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
Please visit Mrs. Staton's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
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