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Patricia Donahue Ham

Patricia “Trea” Donahue Ham, age 75, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday,
April 22, 2023.

Trea was born and raised in Wilmington Delaware, daughter to the late Charles and Mary Kelleher Donahue. She graduated from Christ Our King Grade School, Ursuline Academy and Goldey-Beacom College.
She was retired from Christiana Care where she was an executive administrator at the Eugene DuPont Preventative Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute.

In addition to her parents, Trea is also pre-deceased by her brothers, Michael & Charles Donahue and her sisters, Brenda Mesa & Margaret Fleischut.

Trea is survived and will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 53 years, David R. Ham, her children and their families, Amy and Greg Mattle of Perkasie, Pennsylvania and their children, Ryan, Paige & Brady; David and Sandra Ham of Wilmington, Delaware and their children, Max & Alex; Adam & Anne Ham of Kernersville, North Carolina and their children, Maya & Elise.

Trea will be remembered for her immense love of family. Her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren. Trea’s stories and jokes will not be forgotten. Her sense of humor and quick wit was one of her most endearing traits.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Mary Campbell Center. www.marycampbellcenter.org.

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Funeral Services

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803 where friends and family are invited to visitation between 10-11:30 AM. Interment will be private.

Condolences

    Marietta E Walsh writes,
    Trea where do I begin. My heart is broken. You were not only a dear friend for over 50 years but also a remarkable person. The donut caper; the toga parties the late nite sitting by the water laughing. I could go on but what I want to say RIP but please behave in heaven. I love you MARE
    04/24/2023 01:17 pm
    Matthew Ragan writes,
    So sorry to hear about Mrs. Ham. She was a great lady, mother and neighbor. My sincerest condolences to the Ham family
    04/24/2023 10:24 pm
    Matthew Ragan
    04/24/2023 10:30 pm
    Adam Silverberg writes,
    Amy and Greg, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Adam Silverberg (a friend of Greg's from work).
    04/25/2023 01:17 pm
    Robert and Susan Davis writes,
    Dave and Family, So sorry for your loss of Trea. May you find comfort in your many wonderful memories. May God Bless you at this difficult time.
    04/25/2023 11:29 pm
    Kay Fleming writes,
    I met Trea when I was in 10th grade through a mutual friend, Betty Cummings. will always remember our trips to Rehoboth, her sense of humor and recently reconnected with her on facebook. you were one of a kind. Dave so sorry for your loss. Trea behave in heaven.
    04/26/2023 07:37 am
    Jay Meyer writes,
    Dave & Trea, I am so sorry about what has happened, Trea will allways be in my memory of all the fun we have had together while we were at Possum Point. Laughing, Farting, Jokes, the Kids and all of the good times with Trea and you will be missed. RIP we love you and will surely miss you!!! Jay
    04/26/2023 08:13 am
    John Savage writes,
    Dave and family, the Savages are sorry for your loss. You and Trea are in our prayers. Dave my recollection of running into Trea at the library and grocery store are very memorable as she was a fine person. Trea RIP. John
    04/26/2023 11:29 am
    Del Shanese Vajdl lit a candle and writes,
    Sending the Ham family so much love and light during this time! - Del
    04/26/2023 02:04 pm
    Denise & Jim O'Neill writes,
    Fond memories of our times spent with Trea & Dave sitting on the deck listening to Trea's jokes. Our thoughts & prayers go out to Dave & the family. Rest in peace.
    04/26/2023 02:35 pm
    Carol (Stalter) Bonner writes,
    Oh, Trea, where do I begin? You touched so many of us with your incredible wit, your motto of “let’s laugh” and your immensely beautiful heart. If you saw this look on my face, you’d laugh and if I spoke with this lump in my throat, I’d cry. The world is now a lot less bight but our memories of you will see us through. Hang on, Heavenly Father, it will be a wild ride with this one. Until we meet again, Friend….
    04/27/2023 03:41 pm

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