Delbert C. Haley, Jr., 77

MELVIN VILLAGE — Delbert C. Haley, Jr., 77, of New Road, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at Wolfeboro Bay Care & Rehabilitation. He was born May 12, 1933 in Wolfeboro, NH , the son of the late Delbert C and Muriel (Roberge) Haley.

Delbert had attended Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro and had worked as a building contractor for most of his life. As an active resident of Tuftonboro he served his town as a Sargent with the Tuftonboro Police Department for 6 years and was a member of the Tuftonboro Fire Department for several years. He also loved hunting and fishing and served as a Den Leader for the Cub Scouts and helped with the 4H. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows and served in the NH Army National Guard.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Geraldine (Estes) Haley, Melvin Village, NH, two sons, Rick Haley and his friend Felicia Johnson, Moultonborough, NH and Delbert C. Haley III and his wife Debbie, Nottingham, NH. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Travis Haley, Alexander Haley, Cory Holmes, Jessica Haley, Devin Haley and Seth Haley as well as his sister Joyce West, Spartanburg, SC, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson Decatur Haley.

Calling hours will be Friday, January 7, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro, NH. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan 8th, at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Townhouse Cemetery, Tuftonboro in the spring.