Lowell E. "Tom" DeLong

Lowell E. 'Tom' DeLong of Lowell, retired truck driver; 63 LOWELL Lowell E. "Tom" DeLong, age 63, a resident of the Highlands section of Lowell, died Friday evening, October 10th, at his residence, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newport, Maine, on February 3, 1945, he was a son of the late Wellington Levi DeLong and Myrna "Jackie" (Bryson) DeLong who survives him of Maine. He attended schools in Newport, Maine. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a truck driver with J.G. MacLellan Concrete Co. of Lowell. He had also worked for Lonestar Concrete and San Vel, both of Littleton, MA. Mr. DeLong was a member of the Teamsters. He enjoyed mechanics and electronics. Besides his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Michelle C. DeLong-Breton and her husband, Richard of Auburn, Maine, and Kim P. Kelly of Dracut; one son, Brian E. DeLong of N.H.; his former wife, Doris E. "Dottie" Gelineau of Lowell; one sister, Dallas Higgins of Pittsfield, Maine; four brothers, James DeLong of Maine, Russell DeLong of Dracut, Wellington "Wade" DeLong of Georgia, and Lawrence DeLong of Bangor, Maine; five grandchildren, Juliette Manning, William Manning, Ashley Manning, Nicole DeLong, and Eric Eleves; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Fletcher, Christian Manning, and Jeremiah Tavares. Also survived by many nieces, and nephews; and longtime friends, Norman Therrien, Dolores Brown, and Tony Garcia. He was also the father of the late Mark Lowell DeLong who died May 28, 1986. DeLONG Lowell E. "Tom" DeLong, age 63, a resident of the Highlands section of Lowell, died October 10, 2008. At his request, services are private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the ARCHAMBAULT FUNERAL HOME, 309 Pawtucket St., Lowell (978-459-9315).