Leslie H. Delano, 76

FELTON - Leslie H. Delano, of Felton, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 76.

Leslie was born March 27, 1931, in Friendship, Maine, son of the late Lewis and Ethel Delano.

He worked as a self-employed auto mechanic for many years. His shop was Avenue Motors in downtown Dover.

Leslie enjoyed bowling, playing pinochle and going to flea markets.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Sauerman) Delano; two daughters, Patricia A. Dobry of Felton and Catherine M. Kemp and her husband Douglas of Harrington; two sons, Michael J. Delano and his wife Vivienne of Hockessin and Steven Delano and his wife Lisa of Gumboro; and five grandchildren, Barbara Marie Dobry, Douglas S. Kemp, Rebecca A. Delano, Eric M. Delano and Sophia L. Delano.

Services were held privately.

Instead of flowers, contributions are requested to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

Arrangements are by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.