Dolores Crist Engle, giving and nurturing woman

Mrs. Dolores Carlita (Crist) Engle, 80, born Nov. 29,1934, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in her home in Millsboro.

Dolores was born in Parkside, Pa., to John Crist and Tess (Petillo) Crist in 1934, She attended and graduated from St Roberts High School. She resided the majority of her life in Chester, Pa. (West End).

Delores is proceeded in death by her parents, John and Tess Crist; husband Robert Engle Sr.;  brother Jack; and sister Kathleen.

Dolores is survived by her sister Joanne Fasano of Media, Pa.; her children Robert Jr. of North Carolina, Marlene Slowick of Brookhaven, Pa., Cheryl (Sherrie) Smith of Jeffersonville, Pa., John of Millsboro, Donna (Faggoli) Engle of Philadelphia, Pa., Joey of Claymont, Jimmy of Brookhaven, Michael of  Paennsylvania, Dianne Engle of Pennsylvania and Stevenof Millsboro; 23 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Her joy in life were her children; she constantly gave to them and worried about all of them, even children that were not hers. She was a giving and nurturing, loving, beautiful mother and wife, and will be missed deeply. She was a true blessing for anyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be placed beside her husband Robert to rest forever in peace. You will be missed so much.

A Celebration of her Life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Oak Orchard Community Church, 32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro.

We wish to thank all who cared for her and know that it was appreciated and will not be forgotten

In lieu of flowers please send monetary donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10001. Or online to alzfdn.org .

Condolence may be made thru our website www.watsonfh.com