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Walter Lewis Donophan

February 4, 1929 - February 9, 2016

Walter Lewis Donophan, 87 Of Dover passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Feb 9, 2016. He was born on Feb. 4, 1929 in Frederica , De to the late John Lewis Donophan & Geneva Austin Donophan. He retired after 30 years from the A&P Tea Company , where he worked the Produce Dept., and Leggett Dept. Store security. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed flowering & woodworking. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren & pets. He is proceeded in death by his stepmother Ruth Donophan, his daughter Mary Ann Donophan, grandson John Patrick Gies, brother Rev. Charles Donophan, nephews BJ & Scott Donophan, and sister in law Janice Donophan. He is survived by his loving wife Arlene Donophan of 67 years. His children Jean Stevenson, Wanda Kucek & husband Gary, Richard Donophan, Charlene Darling & partner Scott Slacum, Bonnie Mae Ksenich & fiancé Randy Sim. A brother James Donophan & a sister Ruth Lee Bartlett. Grandchildren, Samantha Ksenich, Mason Donophan, Amber Coleman, Kayla Ksenich, Sarah Caldwell & Brianna Darling. Step grandson Ronald Darling III & Megan Slacum. Great Grandchildren, Emma Caldwell, Elizabeth Ksenich, Martin Anthony Ksenich II, Chloe Coleman and Step great grandchild, Ronald Darling IV Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 at Trader Funeral Home 12 Lotus Street Dover De 19901. Prayers at 7:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday Feb 16 at 11 am in the Funeral Home. Burial will be Barretts Chapel . In leau of flowers, contributions may be made to Vitas Healthcare (Hospice) 100 Commerce Drive Suite 302 Newark, DE 19713 & Alzheimers Association of Delaware. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com

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Walter Lewis Donophan, 87 Of Dover passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Feb 9, 2016. He was born on Feb. 4, 1929 in Frederica , De to the late John Lewis Donophan & Geneva Austin Donophan. He retired after 30 years from... View Obituary & Service Information

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