L. Joe DeLong
1934-2021
The death of Lorraine “Joe” Willam DeLong occurred on
Wednesday December 1, 2021 at the Upper River Valley Hospital in
Waterville. He was predeceased by his parents George and Francis
(Rideout) Delong, his sisters Norma Brown, Helen Levesque, Maxine
Dyer, Marie Robinson and bothers Ripley Delong and Ronnie DeLong.
Joe is survived by his wife of 63 years, Monica; 4 children, Lory
McQuade (Cheryl), Lisa Tweedie (Adam), Angela Welch (Trevor) and Trudy
McQuade; 10 grandchildren, Alicia, Sarah, Megan, Taylor, Brendan,
Jaylynn, Adalynn, Declan, Maya and Ben. 4 great grandchildren Tristan,
Cooper, Sawyer and Riley; 3 siblings Bud DeLong, Darlene Shaw and
Marilyn Argraves; close friends George and Margaret McHugh. He will be
missed by several nieces and nephews.
Joe was an avid outdoorsman, he loved gardening, hunting, fishing and
trapping. He loved going to the jamborees. He was always smiling and
laughing. Joe was a good friend to many and will be missed. The family
would like to thank the nurses, doctors and staff at the Upper River
Valley Hospital and the Fredericton Chalmers Hospital. We would also
like to thank his long time doctor Dr. Bruce Lockhart. Their
professionalism and care were very much appreciated. The family would
also like to thank the residences at Shikehawk Place for their caring
thoughts and prayers.
Respecting Joe’s wishes there will be no visitation and service.
Donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115
19342021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de L Joe DeLong 19342021..
Décès pour la Ville: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick