George O. DeLong

COLEBROOK – George O. DeLong, 89, of Colebrook passed away on Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018, at his daughter’s home in West Stewartstown with his family by his side, and after a brief period of failing health. He was born in Colebrook on May 28, 1929, the son of the late George and Glenora (Bellville) DeLong. George attended schools in Colebrook and later served with honor in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict in the early 1950s. Upon returning to the north country, George worked for many years for the Brown Co. and later the Stratford Plywood Mill. For a time, he owned and operated the Shell gas station in North Stratford, and he later operated a little restaurant on Main St. in Colebrook. He was able to retire at an early age, and began to buy, refurbish and re-sell properties. He also constructed many homes in the area. George and his wife also enjoyed wintering in Florida for many years. While there, he helped to build the Epcot Center at Disney World and he later worked as a security guard at Disney. George was a life-long member and former trustee of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook. George is survived by his two sons, George ‘Butch’ DeLong of Colebrook, and Kevin DeLong of Boston, Mass.; a daughter, Cathy Paige and husband Robert of West Stewartstown; four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris M. (Stanton) DeLong in 2016; two brothers, Wayne and Cleough DeLong; and two sisters, Theresa Hodge and Charlotte DeLong. Memorial calling hours will be on Tues., June 5, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A graveside service with military honors will be held the next morning, Wednesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. DeLong may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 28 Bridge St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

George O. DeLong

May 28, 1929 - May 30, 2018