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DELONG, DAVID MARK, 53
DELONG, DAVID MARK, 53, of East Barre, passed away October 25 at his home, surrounded by his family. He had been in ill health for the past two years. Born on March 27, 1958, in Barre, he was the son of Robert A. and Olive H. (Pecor) DeLong. He attended elementary school and Spaulding High School in Barre. On Nov. 29, 1980, he married Dianne Day in Barre Town. Following their marriage, they made their home on Taplin Road in East Barre. David had worked as a quarry worker for the Rock of Ages Corp. in Graniteville for 33 years. He especially loved music. His other interests included all types of sports, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing horseshoes and snowmobiling. Survivors include his wife, Dianne DeLong, of East Barre; two sons, Greg Fortier and wife, Tiffanie, of Barre, and Scott Laurendeau and wife, Carol, of South Barre; two grandsons; his mother, Olive DeLong Curtis, of Barre; two sisters, Cheryl Bean and husband, Rusty, and Marge Christie and husband, Mel, all of Barre Town; a brother, Wayne Champine, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. His son, Brent Laurendeau, predeceased him. A celebration of David's life and fellowship will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, from 1 to 4pm. in the American Legion Post 10, 320 N. Main St., Barre. There are no calling hours.
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