Marilynn Colwell Carey's Obituary
Marilynn Colwell Carey, age 79, of Delmar, DE, formerly of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Harbor Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, Lewes, DE, following a short illness.
Mrs. Carey graduated from the Sanford Preparatory School in Hockessin, DE and continued on to the University of Delaware where she graduated with a degree in Sociology. She was active in the formation of the Fairfield Swim Club in Newark, DE as well as being an ardent fan of the Fighting Blue Hens.
Mrs. Carey is survived by her children Gayle Carey Budd and her husband Tom; Robert Mallette Carey and his wife Cristina; Thomas Franklin Carey and his wife Marian; and seven grandchildren.
All Services are private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, DE.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Mrs. Carey's name to Delmarva Teen Challenge, P.O.Box 1270, Seaford, DE 19973.
Please sign Mrs. Carey’s online guestbook at this site.
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