Martha Melson's Obituary
Martha E. (Maule) Melson, age 64, of Bridgeville, DE died Thursday, January 10, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, DE. Mrs. Melson was born in Wilmington, Delaware, daughter of the late James F, Jr. and Myrtle (Bottomley) Maule. She had lived in Bridgeville for 41 years. She and her husband had operated a traveling concession stand in Sussex County for 13 years. She enjoyed upholstery, reading, arts and crafts and was an avid user of her computer. Mrs. Melson enjoyed raising her family and was a loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years: Donald L. Melson, Jr.; three Daughters: Donna Smith, Lisa Melson and Rebecca Melson, all of Bridgeville, DE; three Sisters and 2 brothers-in-law: June Davis & her husband Steve, and Myrtle Cooper, all of Wilmington, DE, and Ellen Lynam & husband Richard of Arizona; 2 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law: James F. Maule, Jr and wife Cathy of Millsboro, and Richard Maule and wife Meg of Newark, DE; 4 granddaughters: Amanda McCormick of FT. Stewart, GA; Samantha Smith, Anna Melson and Courtney Melson, all of Bridgeville; and two great grandchildren on the way.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Melson was predeceasd by a sister Marjorie DeFilippis.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday January 15, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE with Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be private at Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgevile, DE.
On-line condolences may be sent to: [email protected]
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