George E. Delaney, 91
June  23, 2005

 

 

       
     
   
     George E. Delaney, a retired employee of the E.T. Ryan Iron Works and Zayre’s Department Stores passed away Thursday afternoon, June 23 at the Hannah Diston Nursing Home in Haverhill. He was 91 years old. Mr. Delaney was born in Cambridge the son of the late Mark and Anne Theresa Delaney. He grew up and was educated in Cambridge. He furthered his education by attending secretarial school for 2 years. He served in World War II as a Court Reporter in the Judge Advocate Office.

     Mr. Delaney spent most of his adult life living in Somerville. He had resided in Haverhill for the past 12 years. Mr. Delaney had worked as an administrative assistant for E.T. Ryan Iron Works and Zayres Department Stores. He was an independent and very self sufficient man. He was a strong Democrat. He would spend hours each day reading and was sharp as a tack even in his 90’s.

     Mr. Delaney is predeceased by 2 loving wives, Sylvia (Levine) Delaney and Rose (Figure) Delaney. He is the brother of Anne Sargent of Olympia, WA, Edward of Burlington, the late Ita Lonergan, Anselm and Daniel Delaney. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A visiting hour will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 of Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Saturday, June 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St., Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Memorials in George’s name may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. For Obituary & Directions see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net or www.saintmargaretschurch.net



                                                    

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