Hufnal Deamer DOVER - The bountiful life of lrene Ella Hufnal Deamer ended peacefully on Thursday night, June 26, 2014. She was one of 12 children born to the late Catherine Z. and Frederick A. Olliver of Marydel and Dover, Delaware. Married twice, she was predeceased by husbands Austin P. Hufnal and Austen Deamer and her beloved son, Frederick A. Hufnal. Surviving Irene are one sister Verna 0 James of Wilmington one brother, Donald L. Olliver of Dover; three children, sons, William A Hufnal of Dover and Dr. Thomas R. Hufnal (Martha) of Smyrna, and her devoted caregiver daughter Patricia A. Hufnal of Dover; six grandchildren six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. To describe Irene as simply a house wife is a gross understatement of her abilities. She was an active member of People's Church for her entire life and served as financial Secretary for 10 years. Irene worked as manager-cook at The Wesley Jr College snack bar for several years in the late 1950's a and ealy1960's making many friends among the students, faculty, and administration. There she created and was well known for her "Hamburger Royale". She was a member and officer of Dover's capitol Grange for most of her adult life and participated in the Grange at the state level serving her community as a "patron of husbandry." She also had experience working in the Dover laboratory of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. When work was over, she enjoyed square-dancing at the Grange, (appearing once in a televised broad cast) playing cards with friends and family' cooking, sewing, reading Danielle Steel, picture puzzles and her favorite board game "scrabble" at which she usually won. Among her fondest memories were her 25th wedding anniversary party (to Austin Hufnal) and her 75th and 90th birthday parties. Her saddes memory was the tragic loss of her gifted teenage son, "Freddie" to cancer in 1962. Several years were necessary to recover from such emotional devastation but with God's help her indelible spirit triumphed as she resumed her motherly role. She lived a good life. God's speed, Irene! The family wishes to thank the staff at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent, 4ft floor for the excellent and compassionate care of our mother. The staff went above and beyond to support and care for all of us. We want to thank separately Joy Leonard, R.N. for her care, compassion and support to Irene and the family. We would also like to thank the start at Delaware Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to The People's Church of Dover, Bayhealth Medical Center or Delaware Hospice. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com or www.delmarvaobits.com Remembrances services will be July 2 Wed. at 12 noon at Trader Funeral Home 12 Louts Street Dover, DE Family and friends may call from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial will be at Sharon Hill Memorial Park Dover.