DELONG, GORDON F. - The death of Gordon Fenwick DeLong occurred quietly at home on September 3, 2007 at the age of 85. Born in Hampton, a son of the late George and Stella (Fowler) DeLong, Gordon is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pearl (McQuinn) DeLong; children, Barbara (Fred) Chestnut of Mt. Hebron, Clifford (Joan) DeLong of Quispamsis, Robert (Cathy) DeLong of Fredericton and Muriel DeLong of Hampton; grandsons, Derreck (Lorrie) and Jeffery (Laura) DeLong; and great-grandchildren, Kyle and Rebekah; his sister, Mary Powers of Moncton; brothers, Myles (Ernestine) of St. Stephen, John (Helen) of Halifax and David (Marilyn) of Medicine Hat, AB; sisters-in-law, Shirley DeLong and Sharon DeLong; and brother-in-law, Burton (Jayne) McQuinn; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Gordon was predeceased by brothers, William and Donald. Gordon was a carpenter by trade and a Veteran of World War II, having served in France and Holland with the North Shore Regiment. He was a member and Honorary Deacon of Sussex Baptist Church, a member of Sussex Branch #20 Royal Canadian Legion and the Sussex Golden K. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road (506-433-2133). The funeral service will be held at the Sussex Baptist Church on Thursday September 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM. A Legion Tribute will be held Wednesday at 6:45 PM. Interment at Pioneer Cemetery, Penobsquis. Memorials to the Sussex Baptist Church or the charity of the donor's choice are appreciated. www.sussexfh.com