Irene V Hawpe's Obituary
Irene Veronica Hawpe
It is with great sadness that the family of Irene Roos (Mayette) Hawpe, 82, formerly of Dover, passed away on Tuesday November 13, 2018 in Panama City Beach Florida. Irene was born July 18, 1936 in Bronx, New York to the late Alfred Peter and May Catherine (Bachman) Roos.
Irene worked at Farmers Bank for 29 years. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, bingo, shopping, and traveling. After retiring she was a volunteer at Kent General Hospital, Holy Cross bingo, and enjoyed socializing with her friends at Modern Maturity.
In addition to her parents, Irene is preceded in death by her beloved husband James Hawpe, her sister Agnes LaVigne of Dingmans Ferry PA, sister Helen Wagner of Felton DE, granddaughter Veronica Jett of Panama City Beach FL, and husband Robert Mayette.
She is survived by her daughter Deborah Williams of Panama City Beach FL, grandsons Adam Jett of Panama City Beach FL, and Matthew Williams of Sylva NC, great-granddaughter Annabella Coleman of Panama City Beach FL, sister Mildred Caldwell of Venice FL, brother Robert Roos of Milford DE, stepdaughters Teri McCray (Raymond) of Staunton VA, Lisa Whitehead (Greg) of Cleveland TN, Anita Craig of Ten Mile TN, and several nieces and nephews.
Her unforgettable laugh, strength, and optimism is an inspiration to us all and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Gathering of family and friends will be held Monday December from 3:00 to 5:00 at Trader Funeral Home at 12 Lotus St. Dover, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday December 4 at 10:00 AM at Holy Cross at 631 S. State St. Dover, DE followed by service at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com
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