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Barbara Ruth Abbott

Barbara Ruth Abbott, age 79, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 7, 2023.

She was a Wilmington High School graduate and was employed as a secretary at the Wilmington Family Court House.  She was also a member of Sweet Adelines.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband Thomas Abbott.  She is survived by son Robert P. Deptula Jr. and wife Mary Deptula of New Castle; son Anthony Deptula and wife Kimberly A. Deptula of New Castle; step son Thomas Abbott; step daughter Pamela Abbott; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral Services

In accordance with Barbara’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Barbara wanted to donate her body to the University of Delaware and will be buried with her husband when the studies are complete.

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