Anne Elise duPont

Anne Elise duPont, 91, of Cokesbury Village in Hockessin, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

She was the widow of Alexis I duPont. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1930, she was the daughter of Anna Nardin Smith and Everitt Burns Smith.

She is survived by her sons Alexis duPont Jr and his wife Laurance duPont of Los Angeles, CA, Everitt duPont and his wife Alison duPont of Tallahassee, FL, Thomas duPont of West Grove, PA, her daughters Joanna Lewis and husband Houghton Lewis of Waxhaw, NC, Stephanie duPont and her husband Mike Hannigan of White Fish, MT, and 12 grandchildren.

Anne was the perfect partner and compliment to Alexis “Lex” her husband of over 60 years. They went scuba diving on their honeymoon and throughout their life, traveled across the United States, Canada and Caribbean in Lex’s Cessna 185. In the 1960’s they created an airport New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, PA. Anne was the general manager and was instrumental in growing the airport from a single grass strip runway to a fully functioning regional general aviation airport with flight training, maintenance, hangars and fuel. They also created the Colonial Flying Corps Museum to restore and display antique aircraft. Anne was the business woman who managed Lex’s dreams.

Anne was an avid reader and had many interests. She enjoyed attending the Philadelphia Orchestra, hosted artists, and was on the Board of Trustees of The Tatnall School. She was a gracious host, always delighted to add one more to the dinner table or have someone arrive last minute and spend the night. She was funny, kind and loved her family intensely. She also loved sharing her Block Island house with family and friends.

On Saturday, September 17th there will be a private family graveside service followed by a Celebration of Life Gathering at 11:30 am at the Christ Church Christiana Hundred Parrish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in honor of Anne Elise duPont be made to the Hagley Museum and Library of Wilmington, Delaware.