Ruth Patton's Obituary
Ruth M. (Donovan) Patton, age 75, of Newark, DE died Thursday, November 30, 2006, at Christiana Medical Center in Newark, DE. Mrs. Patton was born in Oak Grove, DE, daughter of the late Ed and Myrtle (Willen) Donovan. She had been employed in food services by the University of Delaware in Newark. Mrs. Patton was very fond of her cat Roxie, her cockateil Pogo, and her parrot Marcie. She was an avid gardner and loved flowers.
She is survived by a Son,
Donald E. Patton & his wife Shirley of Newark, DE; two Brothers and two sisters-in-law: Stanley Donovan & wife Katherine, and Medford Donovan & wife Edna, all of Seaford, DE; two grandchildren: Vincent Patton and Robin Kelley; and four great grandchildren: Andrew, Samantha, Chelsea, and Brody.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patton was predeceased by her husband Robert D. Patton in 1991.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday December 5, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, DE with Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 to 1:45 P.M. on December 5 at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Newark VFW Post 475 Auxilliary, 100 Veterans Drive,, Newark, DE 19711.
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