Marianne B. Ambler
September 3, 1942 - June 10, 2024
Marianne B. Ambler, age 81, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Born in Chester, PA on September 3, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Louis Anthony and Ann D. (Fiazza) Bruno. Marianne was a graduate of Chester High School and attended Peirce College in Philadelphia, PA. She began her career in 1960 at Scott Paper Co. until 1967. During this time, Marianne also worked at the New York World’s Fair in 1965 at Scott Pavilion. She then started her career with Dupont Co. where she worked from 1967 until 1971. In 1982, Marianne began working at the University of Delaware, where she stayed until her retirement in 2011.
Marianne married the love of her life, Ellwood “Butch” Ambler in 1968. A devout Catholic, she was a member of Holy Angels R.C. Church. Marianne enjoyed teaching CCD for several years.
In addition to her parents, Marianne was preceded in death by her husband, Ellwood Ambler; and sister, Dolores Watson. She is survived by her sons, Matthew Ambler (Jessica) and Michael Ambler (Nancy), both of Newark; grandchildren, Sam Ambler, Jake Ambler, Emily Ambler, and Drew Ambler, all of Newark; and sister, Connie Hubert of Wilmington.
The Ambler family would like to extend a special thank you to Marianne’s nurse, Maria Felts for her care and compassion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Holy Angels R.C. Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
The Whalen Family
Our dearest friend, may she rest in peace, we will miss you , God Bless.
Ronnie McMahon
To my bestie
May you rest in peace
I will miss our fun times together
Miss you to the Moon and back.
You are forever in my heart. Love
you.
Jim Green
Marianne, … a sweet tempered soul and a treasured colleague at U.D. for those 29 years.
Family, so sorry for your loss. May you continue to be blessed by your memories. JG
Myrt Davies
I love you, my dear friend. Until we meet again, Myrt
Monica Brubaker Shire
Mike and Nancy- I am sad to hear of the loss of your mother. I fondly remember her- so kind!