Mary Ann Orledge, AstraZeneca retiree
Mary Ann Orledge, 87, of Millsboro, formerly of Montchanin, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Cadia Renaissance in Millsboro.
Born in the Bronx, New York, Aug. 21, 1936, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ann (Lindsay) Gardner.
She worked at AstraZeneca in Wilmington for 25 years and retired in 1998.
After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Mary attended the Bayshore Community Church, where she had many friends. Above all else, she enjoyed being with family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert William Orledge, in 2013. She is survived by three sons, Robert and wife Carolyn of Millsboro, Daniel of Millsboro, and Brian (Maya Manser) of Reston, Va.; five grandchildren, Jacob, Casey, Kelly, Summer and Emily; and two brothers, Charles Gardner of Dagsboro, and James Garder of Wilmington.
A service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 4, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Mary’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
