Dorothy Scarborough Service Details - Newport (Wilmington), Delaware | Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Obituary for Dorothy M Scarborough

Dorothy M. Scarborough

Wilmington - Dorothy, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Dorothy was a member of Richardson Park UMC and the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 13. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ralph W. Scarborough in 1989; her brothers, Samuel Fulton and Ralph Fulton; and her companion Winnie Lane.

She is survived by her children, Rich Scarborough and wife Judy; Nancy Quillen and husband Jim; and Robert Scarborough; 7 Grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.

Eastern Star services will be at 10 am on Saturday, June 29 followed by funeral services at RICHARDSON PARK UMC, 11 N. Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19804 where visitation will be from 9:00 am to 9:45 am. Burial will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park.

The family suggests contributions, in Dorothy's memory, to Richardson Park UMC.

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Visitation

When Saturday, June 29, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am

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Richardson Park United Methodist Church

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11 N. Maryland Ave

Wilmington, DE 19804

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Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:00am

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Richardson Park United Methodist Church

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11 N. Maryland Ave

Wilmington, DE 19804

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Gracelawn Memorial Park

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2220 N. DuPont Highway

New Castle, DE 19720

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I am deeply sorry for your loss. I'm reaching out with some encouragement as I too have lost many loved ones in death. One thing that has helped me to cope many times is a promise made by Jesus Christ. He talked about a resurrection of the dead in a Paradise Earth where all of us will see our loved ones again! Jesus promises in John 5:28, 29: “All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”

Another comforting Scripture, one of my personal favorites, is Revelation 21:4. It speaks of world conditions under God’s Kingdom rule. It says: “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” A most reassuring promise indeed! I hope these verses comfort you as they have comforted me. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Below is a link to a very encouraging Scripture-based brochure entitled, When Someone You Love Dies.

https://tinyurl.com/y8q5fv93

Deepest Sympathies,
Vickie

Vickie - Sunday June 30, 2019 via Condolence Message

Sincere condolences to Nancy, Rich, Robert, and the Scarborough family at this difficult time.

Russ Fernandes - Friday June 28, 2019 via Condolence Message

Our parents, Mary and Millard Widdekind knew Dorothy as they grew up together in Richardson Park. Rich would come out to our home to give our father communion when he was unable to get to church. Our prayers are with the entire Scarborough family.

Marianne Crew, Susan Stuhlman, and Michael Widdekind - Friday June 28, 2019 via Memorial Candle

Dear Rich, Judy, Rob and families. I believe this now ends an era for us all and it brings me much sadness. The last time I spoke to your Mom was about a year ago and she expressed all the changes to the neighborhood much to her disappointment. My memories of your Mom are nothing less than a wonderful woman, kind, pleasant, strong willed and always moving herself here and there by foot or by car. In later years, she and my Mom would trade love novels by the stacks and I would always tease both of them of their secret shared obsession. Your Mom's reaction was always a smile accompanied with a comment of "oh stop that now". Growing up across the avenue from your family and parents will always remain a happy memory for me I know, this is a difficult time for all of you, but I believe that your father has taken her hand once again and they finally reunited in eternal peace and love.
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to all. Steve Kachmar

Stephen M Kachmar - Friday June 28, 2019 via Condolence Message

So sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a friend and neighbor of many years. She will be missed.
With our thoughts and prayers,
Jeff & Carol Kregers

Caroline J Kregers - Thursday June 27, 2019 via Condolence Message

Sorry for your loss.

Karen Firth - Wednesday June 26, 2019 via Condolence Message

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