James Raymond Delorey

SAN ANSELMO
James Raymond Delorey, 66, died peacefully at home Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in San Anselmo, of ALS.
He was born March 30, 1943, in East Weymouth, Mass. Jim was raised in Salinas and was a graduate of North Salinas High School, Hartnell Jr. College and Cal Berkeley. He worked as a chemist at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for 30 years, followed by work as a chemical engineer at the Army Corps of Engineers in Sausalito and San Francisco until his retirement in 2003. Jim was known for his great sense of humor, deep love of genealogy, sailing and collecting German stamps and his endless computer knowledge. He belonged to the Marin Genealogical Society, the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), and Chapter 24 of the Germany Philatelic Society.
Beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, Jim was a wonderful, loving person with a ready smile and a twinkle in his eyes, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Survivors: He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn (Vandever) Delorey; mother, Marguerite (Peg); brothers, Edward, Thomas and John; sisters, Janet and Theresa, and his adored nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.
His father, Raymond W. Delorey, preceded him in death.
Memorials: Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the ALS Association of the Greater Bay Area, 565 Commercial St., San Francisco, Calif. 94111, or to Hospice By The Bay Foundation, 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, Calif. 94939.
Memorial service: In Jim's honor, will be announced at a later date.