Weldon E. Delong

DELONG, Weldon E., 79, BRIDGEWATER, November 22, 2012. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

  BRIDGEWATER – Weldon E. Delong, 79, passed away on Nov. 22, 2012, at his residence. He was born on May 4, 1933, the son of Harold H. and Frances D. (Barker) Delong. 
    He served in the U.S. Army in the 1950’s. He worked for and drove tractor trailer truck for Albert Fitzpatrick in Houlton. Weldon was a loving husband and a great father.
    He is survived by his wife, Linda (Wheeler) Delong of Bridgewater; a son, Bret Delong and his wife, Dixie of Blaine; a daughter, Brenda Drost and her husband, Mark of Bridgewater; a brother, Wayne Delong of Bridgewater; three sisters: Doris McKenzie of Bridgewater,  Loretta Hutchins of Walden, Ark., and  Connie Delong of Irving, TX; four grandchildren: Brad, Brittany, Dustin and Will; one great-grandson, Blake. He was predeceased by two brothers, Harold Jr. and John Delong.
    There were no calling hours. A graveside service was held 2 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2012, at the Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, with pastors Mark Carter and Matthew Farkas officiating. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Aroostook, P.O. Box 688, Caribou, ME 04736. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.