Pauline H. Chaffinch, 87

BRIDGEVILLE - Pauline H. Chaffinch, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in Lofland Life Care in Seaford. She was 87. She was born on Feb. 11, 1921 in Greenwood, daughter of the late George Henry and Madeline C. (Willey) Harris. Mrs. Chaffinch was a member of St. Johnstown United Methodist Church in Greenwood, and a former member of the Epworth United Methodist Church on Blanchard Road, Greenwood. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her late husband of 65 years, Leonard Chaffinch (2007). She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Mae Chaffinch of Bridgeville, and Portia M. Brandt of Muncy, Pa.; two sons, Darl V. Chaffinch of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Col. L. Aaron Chaffinch, DSP Ret. and his wife Karen, of Greenwood; five grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Helen Calder, of Middletown. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Johnstown United Methodist Church, Greenwood, where friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining churchyard cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Everett C. Isaacs and the Rev. Denise Founds will be co-officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Johnstown United Methodist Church, c/o Brenda Prettyman, 14569 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933. Send online condolences to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.