Frances Jeanne Damerell “Fran”, 88, of Solomons, MD formerly of Elma, NY passed away on March 13, 2013 in Solomons, MD. She was born in Muncie, IN on July 9, 1924 to the late Perry Williams and Emma Gilbert Williams. She was the beloved wife to Marshall Damerell for 67 years whom she married on February 24, 1946 in Muncie, IN.
Fran graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1942 and Purdue University in 1945, where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was the office manager of her husband’s business, Eastern Shaft Manufacturing Company, Lancaster, NY until her retirement after fifteen years of service in 1989.
Fran is survived by her husband, Marshall H. Damerell; children, Susan Giesy of Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Kay Hawk of Reading, PA, Paul Damerell of Fairfax, VA and Ralph Damerell of Rochester, NY; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Ruth Urschel and Velma Williams.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013, 2:00 PM at Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD with Rev. Meredith Wilkins-Arnold and Rev. Meredith Syler officiating. Interment will be private.