William Gerard Delahunt
William G. Delahunt, 96, of
the Veterans’ Health Centre and formerly of Butler Street,
Moncton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, February
25, 2020. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late John
and Maude (Fitzpatrick) Delahunt.
A Veteran of WWII, he served
with the Royal Canadian Navy and was a retired Supervisor, Electrical
Department of CNR with over 44 years’ service. Bill attended
St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church and served his church
in various capacities over the years. His hobbies included fishing,
gardening, watching sports, time at the family cottage in Pointe du
Chene and socializing with family and
friends.
Bill will be sadly missed by
his wife of over 72 years, Kathleen (Hickey) Delahunt; children, Karen
O’Brien (Frank), Brian Delahunt (Heather), Dianne Smith
(Ed), Kevin Delahunt (Cheryl) Terry Delahunt (Patti) and Krista Sinton
(Shawn). Grandchildren, Christopher (Tania), Shawn (Kim), Scott
(Carrie) Delahunt, Aaron O’Brien (Misty), Becky Miedema
(Ian), Ryan Smith, John (Katie), Spenser (Priscilla) and Glenn
Delahunt, Kathleen Maroon (Rob), Katelyn MacDougall (Ian), Lauren
Delahunt (Alex), Stephanie and Melissa Sinton; great grandchildren,
Emma and Brady O’Brien, Jaclyn, Alexis, Madeline, Brayden,
Quinn and Brianne Delahunt, William and Patrick Miedma, Nora, Ezra,
Anna and Sawyer Delahunt, Jay Maroon, and Brynn MacDougall, as well as
several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Bill was the last
surviving member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he
was predeceased by his sisters, Edith, Eileen and twin sister, Marie
and brothers, Jack, Gordon, Harry and
Leonard.
Visitation at Fergusons
Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Friday from
6:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass to celebrate and honour Bill’s
life will be held from St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church
(Botsford and Queen Streets) on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00
am with Rev. Allison Carroll presiding. Reception in the Church Hall
following Mass. Interment will be in St. Lawrence O’Toole
Cemetery, Irishtown in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, if so
desired, donations in Bill’s memory to the St. Vincent de
Paul Society or Ray of Hope Needy Kitchen would be appreciated. Online
condolences for Bill’s family may be shared on Fergusons
Funeral Home Facebook page or at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
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Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick