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Marjorie Cresson Dobson

Posted 5/12/10

Marjorie Cresson Dobson, 90 MILFORD - Marjorie Cresson Dobson, of Milford, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 90. Marjorie was born on Jan. 11, 1920, …

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Marjorie Cresson Dobson

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Marjorie Cresson Dobson, 90 MILFORD - Marjorie Cresson Dobson, of Milford, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 90. Marjorie was born on Jan. 11, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of the late Frederick and Edith (Young) Mullholland. She was employed for nine years with the American Red Cross in Dover during the Vietnam conflict but for most of her life, she was a full time homemaker. Mrs. Dobson lived in Atlantic Beach, Fla., for 10 years enjoying the warm climate and meeting many new friends in that area. She was also an avid bridge player. She was the oldest living member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Milford and was active with the Christ Church Women for many years. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her first husband of 49 years, James Cresson Jr.; her second husband, Dr. Leslie M. Dobson; and by her son, James L. Cresson. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Larry Price of Glen Mills, Pa.; four grandchildren, Brad Price, Susan Papson, Caleb Cresson and Tacy Cresson; two step-grandchildren, Jeremy C. Coffey, and Jessica Coffey; and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave, Milford. Services and burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolence may be emailed at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers.

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