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Patricia A. Martin

Posted 8/24/16

FELTON- Patricia 'Patty' A. Martin passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, after a long hard fought battle with leukemia at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 26, …

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Patricia A. Martin

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FELTON- Patricia 'Patty' A. Martin passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, after a long hard fought battle with leukemia at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 26, 1962, at Dover AFB to the late William "Benny" R. Benjamin and Patricia L. (Hartnett) Benjamin. Patricia was part of State of Delaware DMV medical section for 16 years, worked numerous years as a bakery manager at various grocery stores in the Dover area additionally, worked as a consultant for Longaberger, and Home Interior's for multiple years. Her hobbies were designing flower arrangements, landscaping at her home, and enjoying spending time with family and friends. Additionally, she loved to read a good Danielle Steele novel, listening to country music, and was instrumental in her son Jonathan's sporting activities, as well as, spoiling her grandchildren every chance she had. She was always there to lend a hand to friends, neighbors, or family. She is preceded by her father, William "Benny" R. Benjamin, and survived by her mother, Patricia L. (Hartnett) Benjamin, of Dover; by Frederick E. Martin, her loving husband of 16 wonderful years of marriage; her four children, Heather M. Wolfenden and husband, Matthew Wolfenden, of Felton, Christopher (CJ) A. San Filippo, of Oklahoma, Jacquelyn (Jackie) E. San Filippo, of Oklahoma, Jonathan M. Martin, of Felton; two sisters, Wanda L. Donovan, of Maryland, Sandra D. Houk and husband, Scott S. Houk, of Florida; her brother, William (Billy) R. Benjamin, Jr., of Rising Sun. She also leaves behind 18 nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 at Trader Funeral Home Inc., 12 Lotus Street, Dover. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial services will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Dover. There will be a gathering for family and friends after the services at the Martin home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in order to establish a trust fund for her son, Jonathan M. Martin, of Felton at https://www.gofundme.com/2l948p0?pc=sms_co_shareflow_a. Letters of condolences may be sent to traderfh@aol.com.

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