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Marie E. Bertrand, enjoyed her family

April 7, 2020

Marie E. Bertrand, 91, of Roxana went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 2, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.  

She was born in Milford Jan. 6, 1929, daughter of the late Milton C. Bunting and Hannah (Mitchell) Bunting.  Her biological father died at a young age and her mother, married Norman Messick who raised Marie and the rest of her family.  

Marie worked in the family business, Bunting & Bertrand in Frankford, as an office manager for several years; however, she spent most of her time raising her family.  She was a faithful member of Roxana United Methodist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking large meals for them.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred J. Bertrand in 2000.  She is survived by her five children, William I. Bertrand and his wife Verna of Dagsboro, June Marie Magee of Frankford, Betty Jo Magee and her husband Gerald of Roxana, Alan J. Bertrand of Bishopville, Md., and Kenneth E. Bertrand and his wife Melissa of Roxana; a brother, Ernest Messick of Seaford; three sisters, Nancy Hammond and her husband Dale of Milford, Sandra Betts and her husband Barry of Milton and Doris Donaway and her husband Irvin of Georgetown; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five5 great-great-grandchildren.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside service will be held at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery in Ocean View.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Marie’s name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

 

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