Marsha L. Hale, 63

LEWES - Marsha L. Hale, of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at her sister's home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 26, 2008. She was 63.

She was born in Meadville, Pa., daughter of the late, Orville T. and Ruth (Myers) Clark.

She was a 1962 graduate of Claymont High School.

Marsha was the medical records supervisor at Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, retiring after 38 years of service.

She enjoyed boating, fishing, reading, watching Sci-Fi movies and loved to shop.

Marsha was an animal lover, humanitarian and a very loving and giving friend.

She was an avid collector of angels.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and the Tunnell Cancer Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hale in January 2003.

Marsha is survived by her sister, Christine King and her husband Bruce of Lewes; a nephew, Captain Brian King of Cape Hatteras, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Pamela Stein of Wilmington; and a brother-in-law, Don Hale and his wife Carol of Wilmington.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday in the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Millsboro.

Interment will be private.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Marsha's name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.