Margaret Audrey Dalasio, skilled seamstress

Margaret Audrey Dalasio (Rayment), 86, of Laurel passed away at her home Saturday, April 29, after a long illness; she was surrounded by friends and family until the end.

Margaret was born Dec. 16, 1936, in Cambridge, England, to Herbert and Beatrice (Fenn) Rayment. She married her husband William “Bill” Dalasio in 1957, as he was stationed in England while serving in the U.S. Air Force; she moved to the United States shortly thereafter. She lived for many years in the Philadelphia area, and retired to Las Vegas, Nev., for more than 20 years before finally relocating to Laurel after her husband of 58 years passed away.

Margaret was employed as a solderer, a waitress, and in the gift shop at Bally’s Casino during the course of her working career, but she was mostly thought of as a loving mother and wife. Margaret will always be remembered for her sewing and seamstress skills, and made countless wedding dresses for friends and family. She will also be remembered for her cooking ability, love of British food and appreciation of fashion. Margaret loved a good story and could entertain guests for hours with her tales of growing up in England during World War II and her well-deserved retirement to Las Vegas.

Margaret’s hobbies included reading, puzzles, card games, the casinos, and of course shopping. She became a U.S. citizen in 1998.

She leaves behind three children, Tony and his wife Mary Barbara of Clarks Green, Pa., Nick and his wife Dee of Laurel, and Bill and his wife Marcy of Moncks Corner, S.C.; along with seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Melissa (Kengle), and her only husband, Bill.

No immediate service is currently planned, but there will be a family service sometime this summer. The family suggests that instead of flowers, you make a donation to cancer or leukemia research.

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro; send electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.