DOVER - Daphne R. Dooley passed away surrounded by her family on Jan. 22, 2018.
Mrs. Dooley emigrated from England and became a U.S. Citizen in 2004. In 1988 she retired from the Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan in Washington, D.C. where she served as a Branch Manager.
She was predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Vera Kelman; along with her brother, Derek Kelman; and stepfather, Herman Davis.
Mrs. Dooley is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, John E. Dooley of Dover; and her loving children, Sandra Linnane (Kevin) of Lusby, Md., Lisa Tyler (Dale) of Middletown, and Michele Sampson (Sam) of Dover. Mrs. Dooley is also survived by her six grandchildren, Stephanie, Danielle, Cierra, Austin, Garrett and Emma; four great-grandchildren, Zane Jr., Natalia, Gracie Mae, and Declan; along with her sister, Mary.
She will be laid to rest at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetary. A Memorial service will be held at a later date for friends and family. Arrangements are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc. Dover, where condolences may be made via www.ambruso.com