Obituary for Kathleen DuLong
Kathleen DuLong, 76, of Wells passed away on October 20, 2022, while living with her daughter in Hillsboro, Oregon.
She was born December 6, 1945, in Winchester, MA, the daughter of Daniel A. and Helen M. Gaynor.
Kathy was an active member of the Wells community for most of her adult life. She coached an undefeated girls’ Little League softball team (the Flamingos), led Brownie and Girl Scout troops, and was a vocal fan at her children’s sporting events. She knitted hundreds of hats, scarves, and mittens that she donated to groups like the Elks, St. Mary’s Church, local hospitals, and her family. She was full of the Christmas Spirit year-round and was known to keep a tree up with decorations of various holidays and launch into a Christmas song on any occasion.
In her younger days, Kathy managed various stores and restaurants owned by her parents in Ogunquit, ME, where she was always regarded as a friendly and fun boss. Later, she spent nine years as a school bus driver for bus #5 with the Wells School District. After that, she worked the front desk at various campgrounds and hotels.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years Richard James DuLong of Wells, a sister, Carol Ann McHale of Wells, a son, Daniel Joseph DuLong of Ogunquit, two daughters, Carole Ann DuLong of Hillsboro, OR, and Debra Ann DuLong Fitts of Wells, three grandsons, Matthew DuLong, Lucian Fitts, and Dylan DuLong. She also held dear her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Kathleen’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd, Wells.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).
She was born December 6, 1945, in Winchester, MA, the daughter of Daniel A. and Helen M. Gaynor.
Kathy was an active member of the Wells community for most of her adult life. She coached an undefeated girls’ Little League softball team (the Flamingos), led Brownie and Girl Scout troops, and was a vocal fan at her children’s sporting events. She knitted hundreds of hats, scarves, and mittens that she donated to groups like the Elks, St. Mary’s Church, local hospitals, and her family. She was full of the Christmas Spirit year-round and was known to keep a tree up with decorations of various holidays and launch into a Christmas song on any occasion.
In her younger days, Kathy managed various stores and restaurants owned by her parents in Ogunquit, ME, where she was always regarded as a friendly and fun boss. Later, she spent nine years as a school bus driver for bus #5 with the Wells School District. After that, she worked the front desk at various campgrounds and hotels.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years Richard James DuLong of Wells, a sister, Carol Ann McHale of Wells, a son, Daniel Joseph DuLong of Ogunquit, two daughters, Carole Ann DuLong of Hillsboro, OR, and Debra Ann DuLong Fitts of Wells, three grandsons, Matthew DuLong, Lucian Fitts, and Dylan DuLong. She also held dear her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Kathleen’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd, Wells.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).