Obituary of Caroline M Delaney

Caroline Delaney, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, January 20th, at age 86, surrounded by her family. Born to Alfred DelGatto and Frances De Guard, in Bronx, New York, where she was raised the oldest of five siblings. She married Edward Delaney, her beloved husband of 63 years and moved to Deer Park, New York, where they raised their two children. She worked in education, at the junior high school her children attended. Her family always joked that while her children went on to finish college, she never left the junior high. She retired and moved with her husband to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in 1987, enjoying the Arizona warmth and sunshine. She was an avid golfer, and made many wonderful friends playing golf and lunching with the girls. Caroline was a longtime member of the Lake Havasu Yacht Club, where she enjoyed her friends and the many social activities there. Caroline was a wonderful cook and loved gathering with her family for holidays and special occasions. Caroline is survived by her loving husband, Edward; children, Craig (Joan) Delaney, and Kathryn Delaney, both of Newport Coast, California; siblings, Francine, Carol, Rita, Freddie, and Gail. Caroline was a wonderful wife, mother and friend who will deeply missed by the many who knew and loved her. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietzfrazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.