DAGSBORO - Donald M. Hitchens, 70, of Dagsboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson's Funeral Services located at 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, DE. 19970, where friends may call after 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Prince George's Cemetery, Dagsboro, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Donald's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Delaware 19963 or the American Legion Post, Post 24, P.O. Box 248, Dagsboro, Delaware 19939. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.