MILFORD - Jean Young passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. Jean was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 30, 1940, daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (Kelly) Shields. She worked in the Law Department of AT&T in Manhattan for 15 years retiring from her position in 1984. Starting in the 1970's, Jean became a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics and continued her association with them for many years. Jean loved to cook at home and dine out on occasion at the local restaurants. In addition, she enjoyed solving a good crossword puzzle in her spare time and in years past singing in her church choir. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Rubino. Jean is survived by her husband of 46 years, Russell Young; a niece, Shawn Aldous and husband Dave of Fla.; and a nephew, John Rubino of N.Y. Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., noon on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave, Milford, where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow the services at Henlopen Memorial Park, 28787 Lockerman Rd, Milton. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE, 19720. Condolences may be left on line at
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