It is with heavy hearts, the family of Gerald William DeLong of Skiff Lake, NB, announces his passing on May 29, 2020.  Gerald was born on October 15, 1930, to Harold and Hélène (Clavette) in Woodstock, NB. He married his 'sweetie', Winifred Demmings, on June 5, 1959. Together they raised four children in Florenceville with cherished summers spent on Merry Isle at Skiff Lake and winters skiing at Big Rock.

Gerald spent 30 years working at McCain Foods in Florenceville, both at the plant, and as a crop duster pilot, where he really left his mark on the neighborhood. Because of his love of planes, he even spent his vacation time flying on other projects. After his much-anticipated retirement, Gerald and Wini moved to Skiff full-time where he very much enjoyed lake life: canoeing, fishing, 4-wheeling, berry picking, and snowmobiling. He was known for dropping in, visiting friends in the hospital, and often taking the scenic route home. Gerald's passion for flying was only surpassed by the love for his family, especially when all were able to gather.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Lloyd Drinkwater (Portland, ME); brother-in-law Dwight Demmings; and by his only son, Gerald Brian. He is survived by his loving wife Wini; his three daughters Barbara (Jamie Junger) of Nova Scotia; Meg (Peter) White of Williamstown, NB; Joanne (Tom Lewis) of Sussex; and daughter-in-law Cathy (Brian) DeLong. And perhaps his greatest delight, nine grandchildren: Cody (Hannah), Hunter (Bryanna), and Cassidy DeLong; Sadie Junger; Jordan, Alex, and Mason White; Eli and Griffin Lewis; and three great-grandchildren: Claire, Theodore, and Lily.

The family would like to take the opportunity to thank Dr. Colin Lockhart for many years of support and the staff at the Upper River Valley Hospital for their care and compassion during the past month. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

May you forever have blue skies and tail winds.