DeLONG – E.R. Clarke, 70, of Beach Meadows, Queens County passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 with his wife by his side.
Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of the late Allister and Jean (Zwicker) DeLong.
Clarke was a former Department of Transportation employee working as a winter dispatcher and a grader operator. He also drove tractor trailer for a number of transport companies and travelled across Canada and throughout the US. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a founding member of the South Shore Bass Masters. He enjoyed repairing small engines, cooking, barbeque, and loved his Tim Horton’s coffee. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him especially by his border collie Shylo.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Belinda (Wentzell); brothers Dwight (Margaret) of Upper Rawdon, Terrance (Sheila DeLong) and Garnet (Bonnie), both of Albany New. Nephews Bradley Delong, Shawn Delong, Michael (Sasha) Delong, niece Jennifer (James) Freeman and great nieces Karlee and Laci Freeman. Step great niece Amelia Smith and step great nephew Isaiah Smith.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no funeral service. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Queens County S.P.C.A.. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Anna-Stell and Jordan Vaughn
Dear Belinda and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. May precious memories of the life you shared together comfort you. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Anna-Stell, Jordan and Smith
lincoln kempton
so sorry for your loss clark was a good friend for all my lifetime
Donna Samposon-Dowling
Dear Belinda and family,my thoughts and prayers go out to you,so sorry for your loss.
Donna Norman
Belinda:
Little did I know when I saw you Monday I would be sending my heartfelt condolences to you today, May all your good memories help you get through this trying time and keep him in your heart forever.
Gordon Eisnor
Belinda and Family:It is with great sadness to hear of Clark’s passing.He was a good friend and will be greatly missed,especially at Tim’s for coffee Sincere condolences to all Clark’s family.
Norma & Leon Robertson
So sorry Belinda to hear the news of Clarke passing. We will miss him at coffee.
He was a real gentleman and well liked . I always enjoyed his tips on cooking.
Please pass on our condolence’s to the family.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Pat & Richard Conrad
We are so very sorry to hear of Clarks passing.Was nice always seeing him at Timmies.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roxena Mac MacEachern
praying for you sister remember we’re here for you all our love Roxena And Leo
jim and freda norman
Belinda we are so sorry to hear of Clarks passing jim and i will miss him so at tim hortens for coffeeespically at night he was such a dear friend freda and jim
Wilson&Susan Oickle
My Friend We are so sorry to hear of your great loss.Please know that we are here for you.Clark was a great person and friend. I know you have some great memories.In the days to come draw on those memories with family and friends.I am sure there will be tears and I imagine some giggles.As I write this some tears are falling and also a smile or two creep in.The smiles are from my memories when we were all together.(like a company party)We will have you in our prayers friend. May God Bless You In This Hour Of Need. Love.Junior&Susan
Doris Grant
Belinda I am so sorry to hear about your husbands passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff & Erin Ingram
Belinda we were saddened to hear of Clark’s passing. May the memories of your life together help you get through the sad days ahead.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Belinda and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. God Bless
Donna and David Dicks
Belinda and Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathy to you all. Take care.
Brenda Lawrence and Jim Hubley
Belinda,we were shocked to hear that Clark passed away. I was just talking to you two a wk. or so ago and you were telling me his health problem. We will all miss him @Tim’s. Sincere condolences to all his family .
John & Peggy Whynot
Dear Belinda:
We are so sorry to hear of Clark’s passing. We are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy at this most sad & difficult time.
Walter and Sherri Miller
Belinda: We were so sorry to hear of Clark’s passing.Our condolences to you and all the family.
Rose Decker
Belinda, was so shocked to hear of Clarks passing. My sincere sympathy to you and Clarks family. He will be missed by all who knew him. You are in my prayers at this difficult time…………….Rose Decker
Michael &Louann
Belinda, Garnet , Skippy,and Terry
It is with great sadness that we are writing this. We have so many precious memories over the years. You were a wonderful brother in law to Mike and I and a fantastic Uncle to our kids. As we go through life without him we will always smile when we hear his name or chat about him. He was a wonderful person whom we will fondly remember forever. Belinda we will see u soon. Love u always Clarke and will carry u in our hearts. Good bye sweet man.
Alex & Pauline Wong
Belinda .. We are away in the states and are saddened to hear of your loss .. take care and see you when we
Get back ..
Ronnie and Barbara
Dear Belinda,
Our hearts are breaking for you and what you are going through. We were stunned to hear about Clarke and want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ronnie will certainly miss having coffee with him. Take care of yourself and accept all the love and support that is coming your way from everyone who cares about you. We would be pleased to help any time you need; we are just a phone call away. May God give you the strength you need in the days ahead.
Scott Hawkes
So sorry to hear of Clarke’s passing. I enjoyed chatting and working with Clarke during my time at DOT. He was always a great guy and will miss seeing him at Tim Hortons as well. Rest in peace buddy.
Diane Wentzell
Belinda, So sorry to hear about the loss of youe husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Diane
Francis & Peggy Payzant
Dear Belinda,
Francis & I Were Shocked to hear of Clarkes Passing. Did not know that Clarke was that sick. May God Be with You At This Most Difficult Time in Your Life. Our Prayer’s And Thought’s Are with You And May Clarke Now Rest In Peace!!!
Sincerely,
Francis & Peggy Payzant.
Fred & Ruth Hawkes
Belinda & Family We are so sorry to hear about Clark and send our sympathy to you and his family.
Linda and Billl
Belinda. Sorry for your loss. We were shocked and saddened to hear the news of Clark’s passing. Sincere sympathy.
Norman and Bonnie
Dear Belinda:
We are sending our sincere condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time. We will miss not seeing Clarke around. It was a shock to hear that Clarke had passed away. Please call, if we can help in any way.
Wanda and Kenny
So sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
louise tanner joann stewart
sorry to hear of your great loss just remember we are here for you
Wanda Horton
I first met Clark when I was employed @ Tim Horton’s in Liverpool . The 2nd. time I saw Clark he was grading our road . My husband and I were sitting on the patio and Gene waved to him . He stopped and when he got out he said “I thought that was you ” . Every time he graded our road after that he would take a moment to stop in and have a coffee and a good yarn with Gene . He was such a nice man . We are very sorry to hear of his passing .
cory and vanessa whynot
So sorry for your loss Belinda.Thinking of you at this hard time.
Sharon and Ronald Verge
Belinda , We are so very sorry to hear of Clark<s passing.
we want to share our most heartfelt sympathy with you and the Family.
Bill and Leora Cavanagh
We are so sorry Belinda for your loss . Words cant take away how we are all feeling at this sad time . Clarke and i grew up in the same neighbourhood . He will be truly missed
Frank & Deanna & Dalton Oickle
Belinda, so sorry to hear of Clarke’s passing, he will be missed by many and letting you know we are thinking of you during this difficult time
Bill and Leora Cavanagh
We are so sorry for your loss Belinda . You and Clarke were very good friends of ours and he will sure be missed by all who knew him . Rest in peace
Tim McDonald
Dear Belinda
It is difficult to find the right words to say at a time like this. Just know that you are in my thoughts. I know you will miss him terribly but I hope that the many wonderful memories that you have can carry you through the sad times! Sending my sincere condolences to you and the family.
Webster and Shirley
So sorry to hear about Clarkes passing . We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow .
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Belinda and family we send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Clarke. I was shocked when Beverley told me of his passing. We know you all are going to miss him but he will always be with you in your heart. Take care of each other and let the memories you have of Clarke help you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Lavender
Dear Belinda,
Sorry to hear of Clark’s passing…take care!
Mildred and Bob Hawkes
Belinda so sorry to hear about Clarke, our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.Clarke and i grew up together; he sure will be missed.
Gary ,Toddy & Miranda Mansfield
We are sorry for your Loss.Thinking of you at this most difficult time
Raymond & Elaine Kempton
We were shocked to hear of Clarke’s passing. Early in March, we had a nice chat with him at Tim’s. He was the picture of health that day. How quickly things can change. We will miss seeing him at Tim’s. Cherish your memories. Sincere sympathy to you & Clarke’s family. R.I.P. Clarke.
Wade & Thelma MacLeod
Dear Belinda
We were very shocked to hear of Clarks passing. Wade worked with Clark for 26 years with the highway. I often saw Clarke in Tim Hortons and we always had a little yarn. I know this is a difficult time, but just remember all the good times and as time goes on each day it will get a little better. Take care.
Warren and Karen Wagner
We were shocked to hear of Clark‘s passing. We spoke just a couple weeks ago. We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do just let us know. May God comfort you.
Betty Lou Wamboldt
To Belinda:
So sorry to hear of Clark passing. Hope you are ok, take care. I think about you often and your lovely garden.
Lloyd & Barbara Naugler
Belinda & Family — We were shocked to hear of Clark,s passing. It was very sudden & unexpected . He was a very likeable person & will be greatly missed by his family & friends. Keep his memory with you always . Lloyd & Barbara
Judy Hyson
Belinda,I am so sorry to hear about Clarke.My condolences to the family.May he rest in peace.
Shirley and Paul Neals
Belinda and other members of Clarke’s family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Clarke was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by so many. God bless…
alex croft
new clark from his work & of course tim hortans will miss him alex
Phyllis Leaman
Belinda= I did not know your husband but want to send condolences.It is always difficult to lose a loved one but you just have to remember all the good times!
Bruce and Sylvia Fancy
To Clarke’s family and friends we extend our heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time.
David F. Large
Until he retired he gave our country road the best care in all seasons, often going above the call…We missed him then but knew he deserved a well earned retirement. His passing will leave a huge hole in your lives. Belinda, our sympathy goes out to you as you experience this greatest loss.
David
Gary & Karen Corbett
Belinda,How deeply shocked and saddened we are to learn of Clark’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your extended family. We pray that the love and support of family and friends will help you through this difficult time.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Clarke DeLong
I would like to convey a sincere expression of sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sincere Condolences,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Shirley Smith
I would like to offer my sincere condolences and best wishes to the family during this time of loss. I had known Clarke for many years and was saddened to hear of his illness. Belinda, may you find comfort in the support and encouragement from family and friends.
Marie Lamrock
Belinda: I was so shocked to hear of Clark’s passing. Was talking to him not long ago. Just take one day at a time and you will get through this sad time. Good memories are always something to draw on when you get down. My condolences to you.
Norman Rafuse for Milton Baptist Church
From the family and friends at Milton Baptist Church we pass on our prayers to Belinda and the Delong family with sincere condolences at this sad time.
Linda Trainor
Belinda & Family,
So sorry to hear of Clark’s passing. Our prayers are with the family at this time of loss. Take Care & GOD Bless!
Linda & Robert
Freda Muise
Belinda and Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathy to you all. Take care.
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Belinda and family we are sorry to hear of your loss I am sure he will be missed by his many friends and family.
Bless you all at this sad time.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Dear Belinda and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Vernon really enjoyed his conversations with Clarke at Tim’s.
Take comfort in the memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Judi & Ken Minard
Belinda. Sorry to learn of Clark’s passing. We will miss our chats with him. Sincere condolences.
Peggy and Richard Hatt
Belinda I am so sad for you ..Please accept our most sincerest sympathies .May the love of your many friends and family carry you in you grief . Know that we are thinking of you ….Peggy and Richard
Tim & Louise Crowe
So sorry for your loss Belinda. Clarke and I were good friends and co-workers. Will miss my ol truckin buddy. Clarke was so easy going and such a great guy. We will miss saying hello when ever I stopped in at Tim Hortons.
Tim and Louise Crowe
Lil and Borden Colp
Dear Belinda and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Clarke’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers . We will miss seeing him, always had a little grin.
Clark and Sandra Hebb
Belinda Sandra and I were very shocked to hear of Clarks passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you in you’re time of sorrow. Clark and Sandra Hebb.
Melba& Joe Hubbard
Dear Belinda& family; we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear
husband, clark. please know that our prayers and
thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Melba&Joe
Philip Ingram
To Clarke’s family:
I’m sorry for your loss.
I really enjoyed working with Clarke at the DOT; he will be missed.
Philip Ingram
Maxine and Gerald Cook and family
Dear Belinda: We were very saddened to hear about Clark’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our condolences to you and all the family.
Tony and Kathy Dagley
we will miss seeing you at our hockey games ..you were one of our biggest fan…the Liverpool Privateers Hockey Team will miss you dearly…
Fred & Connie Hynick
Belinda. Sorry to hear about Clark’s passing. Our prayers are with you at this time….God Bless
Dennis and Sharon Wills
So sorry to hear of Clark,s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fred @ Connie Hynick
Belinda. Sorry to hear of Clarke’s passing. Our thought and prayers are with you at this sad time. Take care
Zona
Dear Belinda,
I was shocked to hear of your loss— l wish I could say something to help you as you grieve the loss of your husband. May you draw strength from the wonderful memories of the 41 years you shared together. My sincere sympathy to you and Clark’s family. I am sending you a hug.
Zona
Fred & Connie Hynick
Belinda. Sorry to hear of Clark’s passing ,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. ..Take care
Lowell and Rose DeLong
We haven’t seen each other for years, but having spent most of my younger years at your home and our trip to Ontario together I feel I have lost a dear friend. I have fond memories and know that we all have lost a very good man. The only comfort is knowing that you are now in a better place. Our sincere condolences to the family and may you be comforted in your sorrow.
William and Anna Cox
Belinda
Our deepest sympathy in Clark’s passing, the loss of a loved one is always difficult, but pleasant memories give us comfort, may God comfort you at this difficult time.
Bill and Anna Cox
Susan Levy
So sorry to hear about Clark. Sending my sincere condolences.
Denise Eaton and Family
Dear Belinda and Family,
I knew Clark was not well from our last visit. I am so glad you came when you did. We were shocked though by the suddenness of his passing. I remember him as the young man who stayed at Nan’s house. Remember happy times of your life together. Thinking of you in your time of great sorrow. God Bless.
Love,
Denise and Family
Bruce Theriau
Belinda and family
So sorry to hear of Clarks’ passing, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jeanette whynot
Belinda Sorry to hear about Clarks passing .My thoughts are with you at this sad time . Take care.
Rika Bolivar
so sorry to hear about Clark, I sure will miss him at tim`s He had a great sence of humor and always had time to say hello
Val Conrad
Belinda – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and please take care.
Kim Rogers
So sorry for your loss Belinda. Many hugs to you at this sad time. xo
Rosalee and Murray Smith
Belinda – so sorry for your loss – Clarke was a fixture at Tim’s and will be sorely missed.
Rosalee and Murray Smith
Jane (Colp) Hansen
Dear Belinda
So very sorry to hear that Clarke has passed away. The end came quickly and perhaps he was spared a lot of suffering. Be brave, I will be thinking of you.
Sincerely
Jane
Chris and Cheryl Mansfield
Belinda, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Randi Dickie
Dear Belinda.
It is a shock to hear the sad news about Clarke. I am so sorry!
You are in our thoughts at this very difficult time.
We will miss seeing him on our frequent drives to Beach Meadows….sitting in your beautiful yard.
Sending you a warm hug of care and support
Randi & Ted
Barbara Goulden[Inness]
We are so sorry to hear about Clarke..We never met him but you always spoke fondly of him.I can tell he had a lot of friends..
sarah allen
Belinda so sorry to hear about your husband I will be thinking of you in the days ahead
Eddie and Evie Fisher
Belinda sorry to hear about Clarke,s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time .