Richard E. Samworth, 78

BETHANY BEACH - Richard E. Samworth, died Thursday, July 2, 2009. He was 78. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Wallace Samworth; two sons and their wives, David (Barbara) Samworth, and Mark (Katherine) Samworth; one sister, Betty Truett; two granddaughters, Melissa and Julia Samworth; two grand-dogs, Kelly and Rusty; and two nephews. A memorial service will be 9:30 a.m. Wed., July 8 at St. Martha's Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Lower Brandywine Cemetery, 117 Old Kennett Rd., Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kent Sussex Industries Inc., 301 N. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Ocean View.