The officers and members of the Clayton Fire Company are mourning the passing of Life Member Austin Carey. Mr. Carey passed away Sunday February 12, 2017 he was 95 years old. Mr. Carey was employed by the U.S. Civil Service at Dover Air Force Base for 19 years, and retired in 1984. He was also self-employed as a wallpaper hanger and painter for many years. He was a member and Past Commander of VFW Post 8801, Clayton, and a member of American Legion Post 14, Smyrna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Hollett Carey, and a longtime companion, Virginia D. Cubbage. He is survived by a son, William A. Carey, of Smyrna; a brother, Carlton R. Carey, of Newark; a sister, Ruth M. Hollett, of Newark; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday February 18 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, where friends may call Friday evening from 6-8:00 PM. Burial with military honors will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna. The company asks that you please keep Mr. Carey and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Nature: Outside Fire
Location: Blackbird Meadows - Smyrna
Address:
722 Blackbird Forest Rd
City: , DE 00000
Nature: Medical Emergency
Nature: Structure Fire
Location: Townsend
Address:
16 Macey Lane
City: , DE 00000