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Janet V. Neville-Loper

Janet V. Neville-Loper passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2023. She was 4 1/2 months away from her goal of living to be 100.

Janet was born in Williamsport, PA in 1923 and graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1941. She enjoyed her 36 years with the DuPont Company as an executive secretary and then a supervisor, retiring in 1982. Janet was active for many years with Literacy Volunteers of America, was a former board member with the Delaware Theatre Company and the DuPont Country Club where she was a club member for over 57 years.

Janet was the widow of Edward L. Loper Sr., a well-known Wilmington artist and teacher. They enjoyed many years together traveling, painting, golfing and gardening.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Tina M Sturgis (Michael), stepson Edward L Loper, Jr (Connie), and was very close to her grandsons Jamie Loper, Bernard St. Amand (Emily), Shawn St. Amand (fiancée Ana Borisova) and great-grandson, Cole St. Amand. She is also survived by Annie Loper (Kenneth) and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Funeral Services

A Memorial Service will be held at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 at 2:00 p.m. on March 18, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Literacy Delaware, 10 E 10th St 2nd floor, Wilmington, DE 19801, or online at https://literacydelaware.org/donate.

Condolences

    Julie McGee writes,
    What a long and loving life - thank you for sharing so much with so many -- and caring deeply for Ed Loper and his legacy too. With condolences to her extended family and friends.
    03/04/2023 11:20 am
    Tina Ross Derke lit a candle and writes,
    I worked for Janet at Dupont many years ago. She was a lovely person. So glad to see she lived a long life. Many condolences to her family.
    03/12/2023 01:06 pm
    Carmen Knox writes,
    Janet was a wonderful volunteer at Literacy Volunteers at the Wilmlington Library. She was an office volunteer, board member at one time, and tutor. She and Mr. Loper generously offered a painting to LVA for several of our fundraiser events, a 5K race. Runners looked forward to these posters. Janet was a friend to many tutors and students. Her efforts were very much appreciated by students and staff. So much fun to have in the office. Carmen Knox
    03/17/2023 10:20 am
    Kim A Boylan lit a candle and writes,
    The one woman who loved me, my whole life. Embedded into my heart forever.
    03/17/2023 01:03 pm
    Jerry Bilton writes,
    I will always remember wonderful Janet for her sparkling personality, beautiful art, and relationship with Ed.
    03/17/2023 09:19 pm
    Kerin Hearn lit a candle and writes,
    When I think of Janet, I think of the many celebrations of her birthday in Quebec where we all went to paint with Ed Loper. In those halcyon days, we lolled away the afternoon on the grass in the Parc des Gouverneurs in the shadow of the Chateau Frontenac--blankets spread next to each other to hold wine and cheese, French baguettes and ourselves. Tired from a day of painting, enjoying the breezes coming over the St. Lawrence River. That is only one of so many memories of Janet and Ed. They were family! So much laughter and camaraderie and memories to last a lifetime! Kerin
    03/17/2023 09:59 pm
    Michelle Schneider writes,
    I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. I only knew her as an "old lady", but a fun and sassy "old lady." I know she touched a lot of lives and very much loved her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. My deepest condolences to her many loved ones, especially her daughter, Tina.
    10/14/2023 10:07 am

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