HARRINGTON - Irene G. Dayton, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. Her parents are the late William S. and Anna L. George. Mrs. Dayton was a homemaker. During her younger years, alongside her husband, they owned and operated several small businesses, including a drug and sundry store, mini-market, and grocery store. Her favorite activities included crocheting, puzzle books, and reading magazines. She was also a great cook, and spent a great deal of time in the kitchen. Mrs. Dayton was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Moose Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Dayton; and several siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Shahan of Harrington; granddaughters and spouses, Melody (Laurence) Pagan of Harrington, and Amber (David) Vaughn of Harrington; sisters, Clara Tolson of Chestertown, Md., Rose Perry of Federalsburg, Md., and Barbara Watson of Goldsboro, Md.; brother, Otis George of Virginia; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.