John Edward Somerville, 85

CLARKSVILLE - John Edward Somerville, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 85. Along with his wife, Dorothy, he is also survived by his children, Nancy Hall (William), Michael Somerville (Marsha), Gail McKinney (Jack), Mark Theriault (Dawn), Rhonda Tingle of Millsboro, and Chip Theriault (Lesley); 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service with military honors will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to, VFW Post 7234 of Quillens Point, P.O. Box 91, Ocean View, DE 19970. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Ocean View.