Lawrence G. Cleary, 77

MILLSBORO - Lawrence G. Cleary, age 77, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; seven children; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion Post 28 of Millsboro and VFW Post 7234 of Ocean View. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps July 1948 and served through October 1951. He was a decorated Marine (Semper Fi). He fought in the Korean War Campaign and was one the "Chosen Few." He will be dearly missed by family and friends. Services will be noon Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road in Millsboro, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro following the funeral.