Mary Mae 'Butch' Dillard

SEAFORD - Mary Mae "Butch" Dillard, of Seaford, passed away peacefully in Dover at the home of her son and his family on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008.

She was born in Atlanta, daughter of the late Nellie Sammons and Willis L. Blades. She graduated from Seaford High School, class of 1948.

She was an avid reader. She also had extensive collections that kept her busy for many hours, including a collection of pitchers and candy dishes.

She and her husband, Aubrey, owned and operated Dillard's Restaurant in Seaford from 1967 to 1997. She was the bookkeeper for both the restaurant and the horse racing business.

She was a former member of the Soroptimist Club, and in the 50s she was treasurer and activities chairwoman for the Easton, Md., Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary for several years. She was a lifetime member of the Seaford Historical Society.

She is survived by a son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Darlene; granddaughter, Abby; Darlene's daughter, Kathleen Gearhart; granddaughter, Juliana of Dover; brother, William L. Blades Sr. and his wife Thelma of Seaford; and sister, Doris Jean Marvel and her husband Donald of Greenwood. She also had three nephews and four great-nephews.

She requested cremation without a memorial service.

The family would like to thank Delaware Hospice for their help and support during their recent time of need.

Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.