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Ann Marker, 56 HARRINGTON, DE - Deborah "Debbie" Ann Marker, formerly of Odessa, Del., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. on Sat., Aug. …
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Ann Marker, 56 HARRINGTON, DE - Deborah "Debbie" Ann Marker, formerly of Odessa, Del., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. on Sat., Aug. 24, 2013. Debbie was born on Oct. 11, 1956, in Wilmington, Del., the daughter of the late Michael Papillo, and Elizabeth Marino of Hartly, Del. She was a graduate of Smyrna High School in 1974. Debbie, with her husband Gregg, and their two children, Summer and MackyJoe, were a waterman family for 25 years off the Delaware Bay and marshes. Debbie was a great wildlife cook; she made homemade crab and snapping turtle soup. She was a waitress at the Boondocks Restaurant where she loved talking to other waterman and their families. She was also a hairdresser for 25 years, of which 18 of those years were in Newark before coming home to Smyrna for her last years. She loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed their sports and hunting activities. Her dedication to family, friends, and her pets will never be forgotten. Debbie and her family also owned 25 acres on Maryland's Eastern Shore for 10 years, where many golden memories were made. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Toni Seward; and her brother, Michael Papillo. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Gregg; her daughter, Summer Marker Blazejak and her husband, Nate; her son, MackyJoe and his fiancée, Jessica Johnson; three grandchildren, Mark and Morganne Blazejak, and Isabella Marker; her step-father, Tony; and her two brothers, Nicky and his wife, Missy, and Robert and his wife, Dee. A visitation will be held on Fri., Aug., 30, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main St. in Smyrna. Memorial services will begin at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.