Charles "Charlie" M. Mabe, Sr., 98, of Nottingham died September 21

    Charles “Charlie” M. Mabe, Sr., 98, of Nottingham, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Accent Care Hospice, Newark, DE surround by his family.
    He was the husband of the late Rosie L. “Peggy” Phillips Mabe.
    Born in Marion, VA, he was the son of the late James Mabe and Mary Robinson Mabe.
    Charlie was a veteran of the U.S Army and Airforce.
    He retired from NVF, Kennett Square after 35 years.
    Charlie was an avid fan of the Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He loved his military reunions and family gatherings.

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     He is survived by four children, Charles “Chuck” Mabe, Jr. and his wife, Mary of Port Deposit, MD, Albert Mabe and his wife, Donna of Oxford, PA, Daniel Mabe and his wife, Jody of Nottingham, PA and Larry Mabe and his wife, Lisa of Bangor, PA; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and niece/daughter, Regina Hatcher and her husband, Roy of Middletown DE along with 2 sisters, a brother and many nieces, nephews and friends.
    Charlie was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Kilby wife of Keith Kilby and 6 siblings.
    Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 9:00-11 am.
    Interment will be at Christ Community Fellowship Cemetery, West Grove PA with full military honors.
    In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Veterans Affairs.
    Arrangements by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA
    On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.