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Frederick Delaney Obituary
GORHAM -- Dr. Frederick G. Delaney, 85, of Wood Road died Saturday, Dec. 24 at a Gorham nursing facility. He was born in Quebec, Canada on May 16, 1926, a son of William and Ursula Lawrence Delaney.
Dr. Delaney was educated in the Quebec school system and graduated from LaValle University in Quebec. He practiced medicine in Quebec, Ontario and practiced in Gorham since 1967. Dr. Delaney was a member of the Kiwanis club. One of his greatest hobbies was the computer. He married Margret Boyle in 1971.
Dr. Delaney was predeceased by his parents; one brother and one sister. Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, William Henry Delaney II.
There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to:
The Gorham Food Pantry
PO Box 547
Gorham, ME 04038
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Delaney
Tom and Gordeen Skolfield
January 26, 2012
Dear Margaret, We just learned of the Doctors passing this afternoon. We are so sad. He was the best doctor we ever knew and he was also our friend. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless
January 12, 2012
Dear Margaret & Bill,
Our sincerest sympathies to you. He was our doctor for 40 years and kept us going with his positive approach to things. We always enjoyed his wit and he had a great way of putting a person at ease. He was truly interested in people and cared about them.
God Bless,
Tom and Linda Strout, Gorham
Karen Varney
January 7, 2012
So sorry to hear of Dr Delaney's passing. I was a patient for many years until he retired. He was a true gem.
Bill Whitlock
January 6, 2012
Fred, you were a wonderful person, for your years of service to helping people, and for the family who loved you deeply. Thank you for welcoming me into your home, and for the time we shared together. Those memories are still with me to this day. God rest your soul.
George Watson
January 6, 2012
i didn't know of Fred's passing until today. I'll miss my friend and doctor. my very best to Margret and "Bill".
Wendy Heal-Strout
January 6, 2012
I just learned of Dr. Delaney's passing and my heart is in my throat. He was a terrific role model for all who met him. I will miss his sense of humor and appreciation of music the most. He taught me how to parallel park, and so many other life lessons. God bless you, and watch over Mrs. Delaney...and Bill too :)
Margie Tripp
January 3, 2012
Dr. D. was our family doctor for 33 years and we both loved him. I am so sorry for your loss, Margret, and can relate because Millard died Christmas Day (Alzheimer's). My sympathies to both you and your son.
Jeremiah Loft
January 3, 2012
miss you my friend and doctor since my birth, thank you for taking care of three generations of my family
Rita Loft
January 3, 2012
He will be greatly missed.
Tracy Junkins
December 31, 2011
Very sadden to hear of Dr. Delaney's passing. He was a beloved doctor to me for many years.
Tracy Junkins
Susan Gendron
December 31, 2011
Dear Margaret and Bill
Dr. D was such a wonderful friend and doctor. We shall always cherish is warmth and caring for our family. As we learned of his passing we reflected on the 40 plus years he supported us through child birth of Stacey and Matt, illnesses, kindness and friendship to Mom, always solving whatever illness or injury we brought to his door. We've always considered Dr. D and you a part of our extended family.
We're thinking of you both.
Mark and Sue Gendron
Ron Gabaree, sr
December 30, 2011
Fred will be missed by many.
He raised the bar for all of us.
My thoughts are with you...
Gaye Rhodes
December 29, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Dr.Delaney's passing. My mom, Carlene Casparius told me. We were patients of his for many,many years. I started seeing him at age 14 when my pediatrician had passed away. I saw Dr. Delaney until he retired, and I asked him who will I ever find for a physician. He smiled and made some joke. And I'm still looking... For almost 30 years he cared for me and had such a great sense of humor. He always had such a great smile and attitude. He will truly be missed. My condolences to his family.
December 27, 2011
The world has lost a wonderful Doctor.Our condolences to Mrs. Delaney and son,Bill. Donald and Ellen Veilleux & family
Marilyn Arnold
December 27, 2011
Dear Mrs. Delaney and son:
I am so very sorry to hear this recent news of the death of Dr. Delaney. He became our family doctor after Dr. Love retired. He was so very good and kind to my parents, Marjorie and Willard Arnold of Gorham.
He will be greatly missed by the community. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
December 27, 2011
Mrs Delaney and son, so sorry to hear of Dr. Delaney's passing. He took very good care of the Sabourin family. My prayers are with you. Anne Sabourin
Ginger Decker-Hutchinson
December 27, 2011
Mrs. Delaney and Son. So very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Delaney he was a wonderful doctor and a very loving person. He delivered my daughter Dawn Mae in his door yard at the office on the front seat of a 69 Chevelle Chevy,the end of Feb. 1978 and never did he get rattled at all. He also brought my son Steven into the world in 1969, he will be greatly missed by this family.My family's prayers and thoughts are with you.
Liz McKeil Cannell
December 27, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Delaney's passing. He was a true family physician - I can still remember him making house calls in the middle of the night. On Christmas Day 1998 I took my sister to the ER. It turned out she had meningitis. I called Dr. Delaney and he went right to work finding out how family members could receive medications so that we wouldn't also get sick. I was 3 months pregnant - he called all over the state of ME to find the one pharmacy that had a medication that was safe to take and then met me at his office on a Sunday to give me the shot. He wouldn't allow me to pay him. I will always remember his kindness and funny bedside manner.
- Liz McKeil Cannell
william Huff Sr
December 27, 2011
Margret and Bill. I was so surprised and saddened to hear of Freds passing. He was not only my Dr for many years and Cindys as well, but a great friend to Cindy and I as well. He will be missed by all who knew him and I shall never forget the many things I learned from him over the years. My sincere condolences to the family. Bill Huff Sr
lynda leavitt
December 27, 2011
I worked in the lab at the Westbrook Hospital and Dr. Delaney was always quick with a joke, a smile, and had a way of teaching that was delightful. He will be in my memories for years to come. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kacey Sabourin
December 27, 2011
This is so sad...Dr. Delaney was the PCP for 3 generations of my family. I remember as a young child I actually enjoyed office visits with him... he's one of the reasons I decided to pursue medicine... this is a great loss for our community. My family and I send our condolences to his loved ones.
Linda & Dennis Sabourin
December 27, 2011
Mrs. Delaney and son, Bill, our thoughts and prayers to you. We were so fortunate to have had your family to take care of ours for all those years. You put up with all of us Sabourins and we will always be grateful! We remember you with the fondest memories always. Linda & Dennis-Mysti, Kacey and Linsay Sabourin
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