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Earl Delarue Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2012.

Earl George Delarue passed away peacefully on October 8, 2012 at the age of 73. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Anita, daughters Eileen and Kathleen and her husband Chris Vaughan, and 3 granddaughters. He was born in 1939 in New York City. He served his country with honor in the Marine Corps. Throughout his life, he pursued his love of learning and music, earning several degrees from Miami University, Cornell University, and the University of Maryland School of Law. He taught the classics and languages in Ithaca and Baltimore for many years and then had a second career as an attorney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Dorothy Delarue, and his brother, Richard Delarue.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Earl Delarue's name to the Hospice Fund at Stella Maris, Attn: Development Office, 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd, Timonium MD 21093-9297, https:///giving.mdmercy.com/StellaMarisHospice or to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab UT 84741, www.bestfriends.org.

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March 22, 2013

Dr. Delarue and I were classmates at Cornell, slogging through the rigors of graduate Greek. Sometimes I think it took a Marine like him to teach us what it means to survive! Our condolences to Anita and the girls.

-Frederick WillIams

February 1, 2013

VINCENT MALIGNO PhD

May he rest in peace. An Alpha Phi Delta Brother for life!

October 18, 2012

Herta & Erich Messerschmidt

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October 16, 2012

You have our sincere sympathy on the passing of Earl. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. May the special memories you shared with Earl comfort you as time passes.

Jay and Susan Kretzler

October 15, 2012

Donna Thomas

Hope that those in the afterlife are ready for some heated debates with Earl! Will never forget when Earl fell in the pool at one of the Dept parties - the look on his face was priceless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathleen and Eileen. Love, Donna, Steve and Carla Thomas

October 13, 2012

joan dougherty

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 12, 2012

Mary Milich

So sorry for your loss. We will be here for you when you need us.
George & Mary

October 12, 2012

Edna Eure

please know that you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I know that there is little I can say to console you but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time."

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