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All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Melinda Jarvis Devereaux ************************************************************************** * Clement Bason, 84 DOVER - Clement Bason, of Dover, died Friday, April 4, 2003, in his home after a long struggle with cancer. He was 84. Mr. Bason was born in Smyrna, son of the late Leo and Elizabeth Bason. He graduated from Smyrna High School. Mr. Bason began employment with International Playtex in Dover, where he worked for 35 years, retiring in 1981. His career was interrupted with service during World War II in the U.S. Army, 69th Infantry Division, in France and Germany. Following his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motor home and spending summers at the Delaware shore. Mr. Bason was a member of the Peoples Church of Dover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Neil D. Bason. He is survived by his wife, Virginia DuHadaway Bason, of Dover, with whom he celebrated his 62nd wedding anniversary in November 2002; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Clement D. and Barbara Bason of New Castle, Mark A. and Kathy Bason of Dover, and Randall B. Bason of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Wanda and Fred Sherriff of Kennilworth, Ill., and Adele Haugh of San Mateo, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Colin and Renette Haugh, and Clement A. Bason, all of California, Sarah and Ryan Bason of Arizona, Christopher Bason of North Carolina, Andrew Sherriff of Illnois, and Katie and Amanda Bason of Dover; and a great-granddaughter, Anna Adele Haugh of California. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolence may be made to delmarvaobits.com/torbert. --------------------------------------------------------------- * W. Richard Hickman, 82 WEST FENWICK ISLAND - W. Richard Hickman, of West Fenwick Island, died of cancer Friday, April 4, 2003, in his home. He was 82. Mr. Hickman was a retired waterman and manager of the Assawoman Wildlife Refuge and seafood restaurant owner. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lenore; a son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Virginia Lee Hickman; a daughter, Victoria Hickman; two brothers, Dempsey J. Hickman and Lloyd "Billo" Hickman; five grandchildren, Shair Lynn Baull, Dawn Renne Holloway, Billy Hickman, Wenda Leigh Whittington and Jaclyn Cinda Marie Hastings; four great-grandchildren, Amber Christina Lynn Hickman, Courtney Elizabeth Baull, Zackary Hickman and Austin Warren Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Frankford chapel of Melson Funeral Services, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Roxana Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 600 N. Dupont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Gladys E. Morris, 77 DELMAR - Gladys E. Morris, of Delmar, died Friday, April 4, 2003, in Chancellor Care Center, Delmar. She was 77. Mrs. Morris was born in Altoona, Pa., daughter of the late Stewart and Hazel Allison. She worked for Campbell Soup Co. in Salisbury, Md., for 15 years. She loved to travel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Franklin Morris; a son, James Franklin Morris; two daughters, Darlene Smart and Betty Morris, three brothers, and four sisters. She is survived by two sons, David Morris Sr. of Delmar and Elwood Franklin Morris Jr. of Greenwood; a daughter, Judy Willing of Delmar; her companion of 20 years, William Smith; a brother, Dean Allison of Altoona; a sister, Thelma Hoffman of Altoona; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, where friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Elizabeth 'Betty' Quillen Warren, 71 FREDERICA - Elizabeth "Betty" Quillen Warren, of Frederica, died Friday, April 4, 2003, in her home. She was 71. Mrs. Warren was born July 29, 1931, in Goldsboro, Md., daughter of the late Earl Sr. and Bessie (Hudson) Quillen. In her early married life, she enjoyed raising dairy cows and sharing farm life with her husband. Later on as her family expanded, she enjoyed raising her four children and supporting their activities including the local 4-H. She also enjoyed times with her sister-in-law, Gladys Warren, and friend, Diane Carlisle, especially trips to the beach. She loved the Delaware State Fair and the many activities and renewed friendships camping at the fair would bring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Cecil "Sonny" Warren. In addition to her sister-in-law, she is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary and Gale Warren of Middletown and Ronnie Warren of Felton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Doug Warrington of Columbus, Ohio, and Sondra and Jim Satterfield of Camden; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Jeanette Quillen of Greenwood and George and Kathy Quillen of Seaford; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Alan Morris of Selbyville; another special in-law, Babe Warren; four grandchildren, Misty Warren, Molly Warren, Elizabeth Warrington and Kyle Satterfield; and several nices and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden- Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901, or to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720-1633. ---------------------------------------------------------------