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John DeLong
September 5, 1936 - May 21, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">John George DeLong <br> <br>05 September 1936 – 21 May 2016 <br> <br>Passed peacefully, while sleeping at home in Belleville, Ontario in his 79th year. Beloved son of the late Robert and Euphemia DeLong. Cherished and loving father to Daniel (Susan), Robert (Annette), Bonnie (Michael) Frost and Kimberly (Kenneth) Traill. Dear brother of Julia (Harold) Parker, Robert (Nancy) and Kerryson (Lorrainne) Marshall. Predeceased by William (Gladys), Mary (William) Young, Henry (Edna) and Laura (Dale) Parnell. Proud Grandpa “Papa” to Stacey, Kerrilee, Jamie, Tracie, Victoria, Ryan, Diana, Teresa and Mikayla. Will be missed by his step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews as well. Friend and past spouse of Grace and Gwen. <br> <br>Over the years John worked at Nicholson File, General Motors and as a Salesman of Miracle Maid cookware where his friends and family said of him that he could “sell dirt to a ditch digger”. In later years he had a successful handyman business where he could fix anything (except toy typewriters) Countless dedicated hours were volunteered when he took on the role of teaching and leading boys at Sea Scouts, Scouts and Ventures. John enjoyed quality times with family and friends at the cottage taking joy in snowmobile rides, hunting and fishing. This was his happiest time and place in the world and he shall forever remain there in our hearts. <br> <br>Arrangements entrusted to the BURKE FUNERAL HOME, 150 Church St., Belleville (613-968-6968). A Celebration of Life will be held at Coldsprings Community Hall on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 from 1:30 - 3:30p.m. (follow County Rd#18 / Burnham St. north through the Village of Camborne to the Village of Cold Springs – hall is left (west) side of the road, immediately before Willis Rd). If family and friends so desire charitable donations in John’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. <br></div>