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DELONE FRIEND, 68
Owens-Illinois
(Brockway)
LAKELAND - Mr. Martin "Dee" Delone Friend, 68, born November 26, 1940 and passed July 30, 2009 at LRMC due to heart failure.
Dee, son of the late Susan Friend Paugh and Playford Friend, was born and raised in Friendsville, MD. During his late teens, Dee started work at Owens-Illinois (Brockway) Glass and remained there until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed the outdoors, the beauty of plants and was diligent in his efforts to have a great yard to enjoy. His love of the water often led Dee to take his boat to one of Lakeland's many lakes and enjoy water-skiing or jet-skiing with his family and friends. He was also known as "Mr. Fix-it" as there was rarely a time that Dee could not master a task. He was a caring, generous man who wished only the best to all who knew him.
Dee is survived by his lovely wife, Mary Martha, son Jeffrey Delone and his wife Susanne and his beautiful grand-daughter, Kelsey Delone.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters; Helen Boyle; Amy Glover; Nina Drummer; Grace Molnar; Betty Jean Kell and brother Playford Friend.
He is survived by sisters; Ila Stout, Uniontown, PA; Bernice Chrise, Olmstead Falls, OH; Frances Friend, Friendsville, MD; Sarah Arlene Fazenbaker, Uniontown, PA; and brother Edward Friend and his wife Christa of Neptune, NJ.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Dee on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, 5245 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL.
In lieu of flowers, Dee would have preferred donations to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Clint Malone
July 31, 2010
Dear Mary,
Sorry to hear about Marty. He will be greatly missed. He was like an uncle to me. I always enjoyed his company and being on the boat with him.
Your family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Clint Malone
Kathy, Dennis, Aundy, Luke & Clint Malone
August 4, 2009
Dear Mary, Jeff, & Sue,
So sorry to hear about Marty. We all had some really good times together that we'll never forget years ago in Country Oaks. (That was before Kelsey.) Luke & Clint really enjoyed his company too; all the boat rides were great! We'll all miss him very much. Your family will continue to be in our prayers. Much love,
Elaine Heubusch
August 4, 2009
Dear Mary, Jeff, Sue & Kelsey,
We wish you only happy memories of the good times you shared with your beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather and to remember that he loved you as much as you loved him.
Keep him forever in your hearts.
Elaine & Ken Heubusch
Anne and John Williams
August 2, 2009
Mary, Jeff, Sue, and Kelsey,
At this difficult time, may you know that our prayers will continue for you. Martin is now at peace, and pain free. He is surrounded by the many angels from our families, as his is welcomed into his heavenly home.
Marilyn Lester
August 2, 2009
Mary and Sue: I am so sorry to hear about Marty. He put up a very brave fight. I will keep the two of you, and the rest of the familty , in my prayers. I pray for God to give you strength during this difficult time.
Marilyn Lester
August 2, 2009
Aunt Mary,Jeff,Sue & Kelsey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. We wish we could be there to share this time with you but will be praying for Gods comfort to surround you and sustain you as you grieve Uncle Dee's passing. Thinking of you all
Gene, Sherry and Family
Kristen Ryan
August 2, 2009
I didn't really know this man but I go to school with his granddaughter, Kelsey. From what I know about Kelsey, she comes from a very nice family. I send out my prayers for your family and God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Jerry, Andee & Kevin Monaghan
August 2, 2009
Marty will remain in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary, Jeff, Sue, Kelsey, and the rest of Marty's family. We are so sorry that we are unable to make the service at such short notice. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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