Sgt. Donald R. 'Donnie' Long, 64

DAGSBORO - Sgt. Donald R. "Donnie" Long, age 64, of Dagsboro, passed away at his home on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in the company of his loved ones. He served with the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and was a retired Sergeant with the Delaware State Police. Donnie was a member of Mariner's Bethel U.M. Church in Ocean View, Delaware Lodge #37 A.F. & A.M. of Dagsboro. He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed many years as a boat captain, traveling to many ports. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Terry (Steele) Long; his daughter, Ashley L. Brosnahan, her husband Neil and their two children, Mikaela and Devon. He is also survived by his father, Robert Long and his wife Anna; and sister, Ruth Patterson. His mother Eleanor and brother, Roy preceded him in death. A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, Oct, 23, at Mariner's Bethel U.M. Church, 81 Central Ave., Ocean View, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA. 01923. For more information please visit www.scleroderma.org. Condolences can be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.