DeLisle, Marita K.
Obituary
In Memory of Marita Katherine DeLisle… Marita K. DeLisle, 75, of Plano TX, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home, comforted by her devoted family and beloved pets after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Watertown NY in 1942 to the late Clellon and Kathleen Bancroft. After graduating from Franklin High School in Rochester NY in 1960, she moved to Kettering, OH to live with her sister Anne. It was here she met the love of her life and husband, Richard D. DeLisle, stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton OH. They were married in 1963 and moved to Bristol, CT where they began their family. New opportunities took the family from Connecticut to New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, and then finally to Texas in 1988. Marita served the several communities in which she lived by being an active parishioner in her church, volunteering with Hospice and Meals on Wheels organizations and mentoring children through various programs in middle and junior high schools. Marita looked at the world with an artist’s eye and a poet’s heart. She enjoyed creating her own works through decorative tole painting and custom porcelain dolls, she continually worked on refining her surroundings based on her sense of balance, color and love of beauty in nature. She loved the ocean and anything to do with the sea and was most happy sitting on a bench enjoying the ebb and flow of the tide with her husband by her side. She cared deeply about her faith, was completely devoted to her family and never waivered in her commitment to either. She was very proud of helping her children and grandchildren accomplish all they could in life and her legacy lives on through their shared appreciation of design, music, animals and nature. Marita is survived by her husband and best friend of over 54 years, Richard D. DeLisle; daughter Kathleen Lodi and husband Robert of Chelmsford MA; son Richard DeLisle and wife Cathy of McKinney TX; daughter Danielle Bowen and husband Rees of Dallas TX; brothers Daniel Bancroft of Southgate CA and William Bancroft and wife Helen of Anchorage AK; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew DeLisle and Ava Bowen and several nieces and nephews. A private funeral mass will be held at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plano TX followed by a celebration of her life. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700
Testimonials
Get In Touch
Locations
Immediate Attention
Contact Us
Preston Road
“George Bush at Preston”
Aria - Northwest Highway
“5 Miles East of Hillcrest Memorial Park / Lake Highlands”
Funeral Homes Irving Tx: Aria Cremation
“Belt Line Road at 183”
Fannin Memorial Gardens
Veterans Funeral Services
Darst Funeral Home
Search Obituaries
Important Information
- If death has occurred and or is imminent, please call the Aria location nearest you.
PRESTON ROAD
214.306.6700NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
214.340.8008BELTLINE ROAD
972.607.4400 - Click here to Download the Cremation Forms.
- Have the cremation authorization form notarized
- Fax the forms back to us at:
- NW Highway
214-340-8009 - Preston Rd.
972-526-7410 - Belt Line Rd.
972-573-1008
- NW Highway
Additional Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Facts about Funerals (PDF)
- General Price List (PDF)
- Hospice Groups in DFW Metroplex
- Hospitals in DFW Metroplex
- Flying with Cremated Remains (PDF)
- Social Security Information (PDF)
- Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains (PDF)
- Area Cemeteries
- Texas Prepaid Funeral Contracts
- What to Bring to the Arrangement Conference
- Consent to Publish Form
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act 43.002(8)-“Electronic Signature” means that an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.
Aria Cremation Service & Funeral home, founded by John P. Brooks and Family. Texas State License #2461. John P. Brooks #9548 Funeral Director in Charge. | Sitemap | Regulatory Crematory Requirements
Beautiful story of a beautiful woman. Marita may you rest in eternal peace and may your family find comfort in wonderful memories. We have been fortunate to have your beautiful daughter Kathy part of our family for close to 30 years and we are sending all that loved you our deepest condolences.
Sending my deepest condolences…
Praying God comforts and guides you with His peace which surpasses understanding. ♡ Annie
Marita, I know you are sitting at the Right Hand of Our Father you are in Heaven and not in pain or suffering anymore. You are an incredible young woman who came into our family and brought so very much love to my brother, Butch or Desi as you called. Your beautiful daughter Kathy arrived and Rick born in Bristol. And the blessing of Dani. This precious family grew to Rick son and first grandchild Matthew he truly has been your “love”. And when Ava came along Dani shown her daughter the image of Kathy and Dani and so very active. God Bless you all and know that love comes back to the whole family sending you the biggest hug from Aunt Geri.
Desi, we are very sorry to read about the loss of your wife Marita.
Bill and Marilyn (Lemieux) Briere
Desi, Kathy, Rick, Dani and families ~ My condolences to Marcy’s loved and cherished family. This is a wonderful tribute, to a caring, funny, loving, devoted wife and mother, as well as a cherished friend. With Love, Noreen
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
So sorry to hear about Marita. Desi, you’ll be in our prayers.
Sorry to hear about Marita.
A beautiful, talented wife and mother,is resting with her Lord
Watching over her loving family without pain.
We want to send love, peace and courage to Marita’s family.
We have be blessed to have Kathy, her amazing, caring, lovely daughter married to our son for over 25 years,
My heart aches with emptiness, remembering, on this the one year anniversary of losing you. Tears still flow and the pain is strong. You are always in my thoughts. We miss you. Always loving you, Desi
Two years ago today at this time, you went to a happier place. I’m glad that your suffering ended, but miss you with all my heart. The moments of laughter, your beautiful blue eyes are constantly in my memory! Miss you, my love! Desi
We’re coming up on the 4th anniversary of your going home to the Lord. Just wanted to tell you that I miss you terribly! Was listening to a Celtic women version of “you raise me up” and thought of you, again. You really liked listening to them! God, I miss you! Miss touching you. Holding your hand, touching your face, rubbing your head while laying in bed. Love you, sweetheart!
Just a line to say that I miss you. Four years have pasted and it seems like forever. Miss those beautiful blue eyes and radiant smile! Think of you often, love you still! Always, desi
Good morning sweetheart. Five years have past and you are as vibrant in my mind today as you were then! Think of you always and miss your presence in my life. I know you are happy where you are and that pleases me.
Love you,
Desi
Good morning sweetheart. Here we are again on the anniversary of losing you. While six years have pasted, sometimes it seems like yesterday. We are all fine and miss you greatly. Kathy will be up later and we will go out to celebrate you. Missing you! Love always, Desi