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
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