Carol and I are sorry to announce that our mother, Patricia Chandler Alderson has passed away at age seventy-six and has joined our father. Patti, Mom, or Grammy was most at home on the beaches of Ocean City, Fenwick and Bethany. Heaven is sure to have a beach and ocean as beautiful as those forContinue Reading
Carol and I are sorry to announce that our mother, Patricia Chandler Alderson has passed away at age seventy-six and has joined our father. Patti, Mom, or Grammy was most at home on the beaches of Ocean City, Fenwick and Bethany. Heaven is sure to have a beach and ocean as beautiful as those for her to enjoy.
Patricia spent her childhood on the beach at Sixth Street training lifeguards, standing up rental beach umbrellas, and waiting tables at the Majestic. Patti was a dog lover, speaking most often of her childhood English Setter Rex and his exploits stealing golf balls from a nearby course. She often spoke of saving her money as a teenager to buy forty-five records and going to Jitterbug with her friends on Fridays. Patricia graduated from Wicomico High School, attended Salisbury University, married George Thomas Alderson Jr. and raised two children. Her father owned a restaurant so she was naturally a wonderful cook and if you ever came by our mother’s home she always fed you a meal fit for Eastern Shore royalty.
Grammy enjoyed most of all bragging and reporting on the exploits of her five grandchildren. She also enjoyed reminding everyone of our father and to retell his old stories. Patti loved spending time and playing cards with her beloved Aunt Irene, her sister Joanne, and her cousin Kathy. She always, always kept us up to date on our beach cousins from her family, and our farm cousins from our father’s family. We will treasure memories of our days at the beach with mom, and then cooking crab cakes and traditional Eastern Shore food for all and then walking on the boardwalk and having some Fisher’s Popcorn.
In retirement Patti enjoyed playing golf with our dad and their Bethany Beach friends. She loved her Corgi Chester and Cocker Spaniel Marley.
Patricia Chandler Alderson is survived by numerous friends and by her son Mark, her daughter Carol and son-in-law Danny Poarch, her grandchildren: Nicole, Daniel, Alyssa, Diana and Joshua. Patti is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be missed.
A funeral service for Patti will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 1PM at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., Bear, DE 19701. Family and friends near Sussex County and Beach area are invited to a Celebration of Life for Patti on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 1PM at the Alderson house, 38266 Marlington Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234, 29265 Marshy Hope Way, Ocean View, Delaware 19970.
Cheryl Jones Adkins
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Mark and Carol, My Dad, Uncle Jack, always loved Patti. Spent many hours at our Grandmother's and our Grandfather's on 6th and Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City. She adored both of you.
Pamela Edwards
left a message on August 7, 2017:
Dear Mark and Carol and Families,
I did not know until today that your dear mother had passed on. I was so sorry to hear this. I will always think of her as the warm, kind mother of my little brother and sister's dear friends, Mark and Carol, and the sweet lady who sat for hours at the University pool, passing the time visiting with our mother, as they kept a watchful eye on their respective children. And the gatherings she and your Dad had at your home in Robscott when your friends were in town, Mark, after you were all grown, are remembered fondly by my brother, Keith. Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on your mother's passing. She was a truly lovely person.
Sincerely, Pam Edwards
I did not know until today that your dear mother had passed on. I was so sorry to hear this. I will always think of her as the warm, kind mother of my little brother and sister's dear friends, Mark and Carol, and the sweet lady who sat for hours at the University pool, passing the time visiting with our mother, as they kept a watchful eye on their respective children. And the gatherings she and your Dad had at your home in Robscott when your friends were in town, Mark, after you were all grown, are remembered fondly by my brother, Keith. Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on your mother's passing. She was a truly lovely person.
Sincerely, Pam Edwards
Colleen Wilson
left a message on March 23, 2017:
Very sorry to hear of Patty's passing. We always enjoyed catching up with her each summer on the Fenwick Island beach. She was always so proud of her family. My sincere sympathy.
Doris [Martin} Davis
left a message on March 22, 2017:
I knew your Mom and Dad when they went to Salisbury University with my husband. And when they lived in Robscott. They were very special. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
left a message on March 22, 2017:
Dear Carol, Mark, and family,
Growing up with your family and spending many days at your family house in Robscott and in Bethany has made my life fuller and happier. I have the best memories sharing them with all of you with our extended family of forever friends in Robscott Manor.
Your mom will forever be in my heart and she will be greatly missed!! It is comforting to know that she is with your dad now and is at peace with him.
Love you you all,
Tracy
Growing up with your family and spending many days at your family house in Robscott and in Bethany has made my life fuller and happier. I have the best memories sharing them with all of you with our extended family of forever friends in Robscott Manor.
Your mom will forever be in my heart and she will be greatly missed!! It is comforting to know that she is with your dad now and is at peace with him.
Love you you all,
Tracy
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Louise King
left a message on March 22, 2017:
Mark and Carol
Your mother was a dear and wonderful lifelong friend and I will miss her so much. She will forever remain in my heart with her beautiful smile and quick wit that always made me laugh.
You two and her grandchildren were the lights of her life. You made her very happy and proud.
Love and prayers for you, Louise King
Your mother was a dear and wonderful lifelong friend and I will miss her so much. She will forever remain in my heart with her beautiful smile and quick wit that always made me laugh.
You two and her grandchildren were the lights of her life. You made her very happy and proud.
Love and prayers for you, Louise King
Cheryl Jones Adkins
left a message on March 21, 2017:
I am sorry to read of your mother. A warm and wonderful person . Cousin Cheryl
Helen Reinke
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Dear Mark, Carol, and family,
We moved into Robscott about the same time as your parents. Our children became fast friends and remain so today. Patti was a wonderful friend and mother and she will be missed. ❤
We moved into Robscott about the same time as your parents. Our children became fast friends and remain so today. Patti was a wonderful friend and mother and she will be missed. ❤
Jonina Chamberlain
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Carol, Mark and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family down on 6th street in Ocean City. Patti, Irene and Joanne were such fun on the beach! I loved to hear their stories! I know they are together on a beach in heaven having a blast while Tom (with the zinc oxide on his nose) and Uncle Bill (with his metal detector) are nearby! And you are right about the delicious food! Your mom introduced me to a lebanon bologna sub with hot pepper flakes and italian dressing. I am also remembering a wonderful crab imperial on the table of Aunt Irene's dining room as I think back to those times. I know that those memories will forever make you smile. May she rest in peace.
Love to you all...Jonina
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family down on 6th street in Ocean City. Patti, Irene and Joanne were such fun on the beach! I loved to hear their stories! I know they are together on a beach in heaven having a blast while Tom (with the zinc oxide on his nose) and Uncle Bill (with his metal detector) are nearby! And you are right about the delicious food! Your mom introduced me to a lebanon bologna sub with hot pepper flakes and italian dressing. I am also remembering a wonderful crab imperial on the table of Aunt Irene's dining room as I think back to those times. I know that those memories will forever make you smile. May she rest in peace.
Love to you all...Jonina
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Mark and Carol,
What a sense of humor your mom had.She could have gone on the stage.This and the fact that she was a good,person will always be in your hearts.
I am sorry that the last part of her life was not easy due to her health,but she did have many good years before that occured.
My sympathy is with you and your children in this difficult time.
Susan Dashiell Williams
What a sense of humor your mom had.She could have gone on the stage.This and the fact that she was a good,person will always be in your hearts.
I am sorry that the last part of her life was not easy due to her health,but she did have many good years before that occured.
My sympathy is with you and your children in this difficult time.
Susan Dashiell Williams
Helen Kuszmaul
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Dear Carol, Mark and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and am deeply sorry for your loss. Think of her often and those memories will bring you comfort in the coming years. She will be missed by many.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and am deeply sorry for your loss. Think of her often and those memories will bring you comfort in the coming years. She will be missed by many.
Melanie Reinke
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Mark, Carol, and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother. Somewhere, she is drinking coffee with your dad, my dad, and the Boatwrights. ❤❤
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother. Somewhere, she is drinking coffee with your dad, my dad, and the Boatwrights. ❤❤
Lynda Whitt
left a message on March 19, 2017:
Dear Mark, Carol and Family, Our heart and prayers are with you and your family. Patti was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed. We have so many fond memories of her. Jack and Lynda Whitt
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Cheryl Jones Adkins
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Mark and Carol, My Dad, Uncle Jack, always loved Patti. Spent many hours at our Grandmother's and our Grandfather's on 6th and Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City. She adored both of you.
Pamela Edwards
left a message on August 7, 2017:
Dear Mark and Carol and Families,
I did not know until today that your dear mother had passed on. I was so sorry to hear this. I will always think of her as the warm, kind mother of my little brother and sister's dear friends, Mark and Carol, and the sweet lady who sat for hours at the University pool, passing the time visiting with our mother, as they kept a watchful eye on their respective children. And the gatherings she and your Dad had at your home in Robscott when your friends were in town, Mark, after you were all grown, are remembered fondly by my brother, Keith. Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on your mother's passing. She was a truly lovely person.
Sincerely, Pam Edwards
I did not know until today that your dear mother had passed on. I was so sorry to hear this. I will always think of her as the warm, kind mother of my little brother and sister's dear friends, Mark and Carol, and the sweet lady who sat for hours at the University pool, passing the time visiting with our mother, as they kept a watchful eye on their respective children. And the gatherings she and your Dad had at your home in Robscott when your friends were in town, Mark, after you were all grown, are remembered fondly by my brother, Keith. Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on your mother's passing. She was a truly lovely person.
Sincerely, Pam Edwards
Colleen Wilson
left a message on March 23, 2017:
Very sorry to hear of Patty's passing. We always enjoyed catching up with her each summer on the Fenwick Island beach. She was always so proud of her family. My sincere sympathy.
Doris [Martin} Davis
left a message on March 22, 2017:
I knew your Mom and Dad when they went to Salisbury University with my husband. And when they lived in Robscott. They were very special. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
left a message on March 22, 2017:
Dear Carol, Mark, and family,
Growing up with your family and spending many days at your family house in Robscott and in Bethany has made my life fuller and happier. I have the best memories sharing them with all of you with our extended family of forever friends in Robscott Manor.
Your mom will forever be in my heart and she will be greatly missed!! It is comforting to know that she is with your dad now and is at peace with him.
Love you you all,
Tracy
Growing up with your family and spending many days at your family house in Robscott and in Bethany has made my life fuller and happier. I have the best memories sharing them with all of you with our extended family of forever friends in Robscott Manor.
Your mom will forever be in my heart and she will be greatly missed!! It is comforting to know that she is with your dad now and is at peace with him.
Love you you all,
Tracy
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Louise King
left a message on March 22, 2017:
Mark and Carol
Your mother was a dear and wonderful lifelong friend and I will miss her so much. She will forever remain in my heart with her beautiful smile and quick wit that always made me laugh.
You two and her grandchildren were the lights of her life. You made her very happy and proud.
Love and prayers for you, Louise King
Your mother was a dear and wonderful lifelong friend and I will miss her so much. She will forever remain in my heart with her beautiful smile and quick wit that always made me laugh.
You two and her grandchildren were the lights of her life. You made her very happy and proud.
Love and prayers for you, Louise King
Cheryl Jones Adkins
left a message on March 21, 2017:
I am sorry to read of your mother. A warm and wonderful person . Cousin Cheryl
Helen Reinke
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Dear Mark, Carol, and family,
We moved into Robscott about the same time as your parents. Our children became fast friends and remain so today. Patti was a wonderful friend and mother and she will be missed. ❤
We moved into Robscott about the same time as your parents. Our children became fast friends and remain so today. Patti was a wonderful friend and mother and she will be missed. ❤
Jonina Chamberlain
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Carol, Mark and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family down on 6th street in Ocean City. Patti, Irene and Joanne were such fun on the beach! I loved to hear their stories! I know they are together on a beach in heaven having a blast while Tom (with the zinc oxide on his nose) and Uncle Bill (with his metal detector) are nearby! And you are right about the delicious food! Your mom introduced me to a lebanon bologna sub with hot pepper flakes and italian dressing. I am also remembering a wonderful crab imperial on the table of Aunt Irene's dining room as I think back to those times. I know that those memories will forever make you smile. May she rest in peace.
Love to you all...Jonina
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family down on 6th street in Ocean City. Patti, Irene and Joanne were such fun on the beach! I loved to hear their stories! I know they are together on a beach in heaven having a blast while Tom (with the zinc oxide on his nose) and Uncle Bill (with his metal detector) are nearby! And you are right about the delicious food! Your mom introduced me to a lebanon bologna sub with hot pepper flakes and italian dressing. I am also remembering a wonderful crab imperial on the table of Aunt Irene's dining room as I think back to those times. I know that those memories will forever make you smile. May she rest in peace.
Love to you all...Jonina
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Mark and Carol,
What a sense of humor your mom had.She could have gone on the stage.This and the fact that she was a good,person will always be in your hearts.
I am sorry that the last part of her life was not easy due to her health,but she did have many good years before that occured.
My sympathy is with you and your children in this difficult time.
Susan Dashiell Williams
What a sense of humor your mom had.She could have gone on the stage.This and the fact that she was a good,person will always be in your hearts.
I am sorry that the last part of her life was not easy due to her health,but she did have many good years before that occured.
My sympathy is with you and your children in this difficult time.
Susan Dashiell Williams
Helen Kuszmaul
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Dear Carol, Mark and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and am deeply sorry for your loss. Think of her often and those memories will bring you comfort in the coming years. She will be missed by many.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your mother and am deeply sorry for your loss. Think of her often and those memories will bring you comfort in the coming years. She will be missed by many.
Melanie Reinke
left a message on March 20, 2017:
Mark, Carol, and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother. Somewhere, she is drinking coffee with your dad, my dad, and the Boatwrights. ❤❤
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother. Somewhere, she is drinking coffee with your dad, my dad, and the Boatwrights. ❤❤
Lynda Whitt
left a message on March 19, 2017:
Dear Mark, Carol and Family, Our heart and prayers are with you and your family. Patti was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed. We have so many fond memories of her. Jack and Lynda Whitt
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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