Alice Marie Collins DeLude of Newark, DE, age 82, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born in Bloomington, IL on April 21, 1934 to the late William Easter Collins and Eleanor T. (Bradley) Collins.

Alice enjoyed puzzle books and feeding geese. She loved spending time with people, was thoughtful and was happy to give to others. Alice enjoyed attending Bible Study at the Faith Tabernacle Church and giving to others.

Alive is survived by her sons: Danny DeLude and Robert E. Delude, Jr. and his wife, Donna; three daughters: Andrea DeLude, Kellie DeLude, Debbie DeLude; her brother, Robert E. Collins and his wife, Betty Collins, her sister, Linda Jane Wilson and several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. DeLude, and her brother, Richard V. Collins.

Graveside services in Alice’s honor will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11AM at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Faith Tabernacle Church” and sent in care of the funeral home, R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.