BETHANY BEACH - Mary Prather DeChard of Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, passed away in Delaware Hospice on March 24, 2011, after a brief illness. She was 82. Mary is survived by her daughter, Kate DeChard; three sons, William J. DeChard, Albert and Adelina (Reda) DeChard, and Timothy DeChard; and 14 beautiful grandchildren that she loved dearly. Also left to cherish her memory are Mary's wonderful and amazing friends in Bethany. A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean View, where friends and family may call after noon. Interment will be held privately. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.