Friends of the late Douglas Fraser Shiflet, 46, may call on the family for a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lotus Street, Dover.

    Mr. Shiflet died Friday, June 19, 2009, following an exhausting but valiant fight against dysautonomia.

    Born Nov. 9, 1962, in Roslyn, N.Y., he was the son of Robert Sr. and Dolores Shiflet, now of Warminster, Pa.

    Mr. Shiflet worked diligently for the U.S. Postal Service where he followed in his father’s footsteps. His hobbies included boating, fishing, and watching the New York Giants.

    In addition to his parents, Mr. Shiflet is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Mara Jones-Shiflet; six children, Gabrielle Shiflet, Patrick Shiflet, Alexander Jones, Jacquelline Shiflet, Robert Shiflet and Paige Shiflet; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert Sr. and Sharon Shiflet of Kennett Square, Pa.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Thomas Gibney of Center Moriches, N.Y.

    He also is survived by a brother-in-law, Scott Rodgville and his wife Megan Rodgville; his parents-in-law, Harvey and Helene Rodgville of Millsboro; his godfather, Sam Cavalieri; his nieces and nephews, Emily Shiflet, Kate Shiflet, Molly Shiflet, Hannah Shiflet, Erin Gibney, Matthew Rodgville and Katie Rodgville; two goddaughters, Colleen Shiflet and Kaitlin Gibney; his ex-wife; and many dear friends.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

    Letters of condolence may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.