Marie Lucille Starke
DOVER, DE - Marie Lucille Starke passed away September 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Marie was born on December 23, 1934 in Minerva, NY, the daughter of the late Wenceslas & Juliette LaFond.
Marie was a waitress at many area restaurants, including Hollywood Diner for over 20 years before her retirement and enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, going to casinos and spending time with family.
Besides her parents; she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Starke; seven siblings; and her great grandchildren, Mathew Watkins and Madelyn Kerpin.
She is survived by her children, Willa "Patsy" (Pat) Starke, Richard Starke (David Winn), Kenneth Starke (Jody), & Lisa Pillman (Patrick); a daughter-in-law, Elda Dee Starke; her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jackie), Melissa (Matt), Alex, Emma, Zachary (Allison), Hannah (Evan), Christie (Aaron), Shannon (Gene), Dale (Brooke), Alexis, Isaiah & Isabella; great grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass Friday, September 9, 2022, 12 Noon at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 631 S. State St., Dover; where friends may visit beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, DE.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to her caregivers from AccentCare (formerly Seasons Hospice) and Shorecare of DE Home Care.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Deborah Heart and Lung Center/Deborah Hospital Foundation.
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