Jean Elizabeth Thorpe

June 9, 1926 - December 30, 2019

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Saturday 1/11, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Gracelawn Cemetery

New Castle, DE

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Jean Elizabeth Thorpe, age 93, of Dover, DE passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Jean was born on June 9, 1926 in Wilmington, DE to the late Lawrence Murray and Elizabeth (Brown) Murray.

Jean was a dedicated wife and a very caring, yet stern, mother. She loved family gatherings, especially going to the beach. Some of the things she loved doing was needle point, word find puzzles, puzzles and watching birds. The family will never forget the smell of her coffee cake baking and she made the best sweet tea. Jean loved watching sports and was an avid fan of the Phillies, Michigan State and Duke’s basketball team. She was also known for her great sense of humor.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Layton B. Thorpe; sister, Helen Chapman; 3 sons and their spouses; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home 122 West Main Street Newark, DE 19711 where friends and family may start visiting at 10:00 a.m. A burial will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park.

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Saturday 1/11, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Gracelawn Cemetery

New Castle, DE

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Saturday 1/11, 12:00 pm

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Saturday 1/11, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jean Elizabeth Thorpe, age 93, of Dover, DE passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Jean was born on June 9, 1926 in Wilmington, DE to the late Lawrence Murray and Elizabeth (Brown) Murray. Jean was a dedicated wife and a very caring, yet stern, mother. She loved family gatherings, especially going to the beach. SomeContinue Reading

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So very sorry to hear of Jean's passing. My wife, Eileen, and I knew her and Layton when they owned their townhome in Ocean City Maryland. We would often sit with them on the canal side porch and talk of fishing and sunsets. RIP Jean, we loved you and Layton. Drew and Eileen Hall Bel Air Maryland.

I only had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Thorpe for a brief period of time but in that time I grew to love every minute I got to spend and help her while visiting my mother. To all the family, prayers for comfort at this time. I will continue to visit Mr. Thorpe as I love the time I get to spend and help him also. Trena Giddings and Trudy Blanton (105B)

To all the Thorpe family -
May all your many wonderful memories of Jean carry you through these difficult times. We will always remember her as funny, fun loving, and caring ,
The Ferenz family

My deepest condolences to Jeff and his family.
Joe Wagman

She introduced me to English muffins with butter and jelly. Her yummy chocolate crinkles at her Christmas parties. And and her infectious laughter. I will always have sweet memories of Aunt Jean.

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Paul and Gary
So sorry to hear about your mother. Such memories of Christiana Methodist church and her kindness

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.