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Miles E. Delemos, 94

February 23, 2016

Miles E. Delemos, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. He was the husband of Georgie M. Delemos to whom he was married for 66 years. Born in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, he was the son of the late Reverend Halvor A. Delemos and Lilla E. Delemos.

At the age of 22 Miles came to the mainland for aviation training. During WWII, he served in the US Navy as an aviation mechanic. After the war, he earned his commercial pilot’s license, operated an air freight service in Central America and worked as a flight instructor. He was also employed as a civilian aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL where he met Georgie.

Miles and Georgie married, and in 1959 moved to New Jersey with their first three children. There Miles worked as a senior service technician for Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc., Wayne, NJ and was a test technician for Tenney Engineering of Union, NJ. He was also a part-time instructor in several vocation and technical schools in New Jersey, teaching air conditioning and refrigeration. Miles served as a deacon at Roseville Presbyterian Church, Newark, NJ.

An avid reader and lifetime learner, Miles moved to Pennsylvania in retirement and earned a BA in English, graduating cum laude from Millersville University at the age of 74. Thereafter, he was a substitute teacher in the Lancaster County schools.

One of his favorite pastimes was walking in the sunshine while donning his signature hat. Never without a pen, Miles enjoyed writing poems and quips. He will always be remembered for his intelligence, quick wit and sense of humor.
Miles was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his wife, Miles is survived by five children, Keith Delemos of Bedford, OH, Dr. Byron Delemos and wife Kathleen Delemos of Plainsboro, NJ, Dr. Yvette Delemos Robinson and husband Gerald S. Robinson, Esq. of Lancaster, Kharmia Delemos Powell and husband Rev.Nadir Powell of Trenton, NJ, Marc Delemos and wife Wendy Delemos of Andover, MA; ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Valerie A. Delemos of St Croix, USVI, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lorne E. Delemos, Bruce E. Delemos, Franz E. Delemos, and Ralph E. Delemos.

Funeral services will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, where Miles was a member, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, March 5 at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in the Westminster Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30AM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Miles Delemos may be made to Millersville University (book fund for non-traditional students), P.O. Box 1002, Millersville, PA 17551-0302; or to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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April 05, 2020

Hi Bryon door to learn Dad passed he was a great man he always was nice to me. Give me a call sometime my number is 8622240587 hope yo and Kat r well and your daughters I saw them on internet. You r doing great. Proud of you. Tell Mom Yvette Mia Keith’s and Marc I said Hi. I’m ok.

LaMont F McArthur

October 09, 2018

My Condolences to the Delemos family.
Miles was great, when I got out of trade school in 1981 I got my first real job at Tenney Engineering. The first thing they did was put me with Miles for a couple of months of training. I learned a lot from him and built a long successful carrer on what I learned from him. All the years since I still think of him and will even tell the younger guys under me how I was mentoerd by a gentleman named Miles Delemos. Thank you Miles and God bless you all. Nick Tepfenhart Sr

March 31, 2017

My deepest condolences to you for your loss. May GOD be with you and keep this day and for days to come. Your father, Miles will forever be remembered in mind and in heart. Take care and may GOD BLESS you. -David Lomax

April 06, 2016

My deepest condolences on the passing of Mr Delemos go out to Mrs Delemos and your children and family. God bless his incredible life..George A Curtis

March 02, 2016

To My Sister Georgie & The Delemos Family,
God is good.. He will sustain you. God is faithful.. He will not forsake you. God is loving.. He will comfort you. I’m trusting that the Lord will be very close to you now, and hoping it comforts you to know that your husband Miles, my brother-in-law, is safe in His arms.
With Sympathy and Love, Your Sister Faytha Webb & Family

March 01, 2016

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.REST IN PEACE MR DELEMOS
JOSEPH AND KIMBERLY PHILLIPS
EUCLID,OHIO

February 29, 2016

To the Family of Mr. Miles E. Delemos,
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to your family. Mr. Delemos was a wonderful person and it was a pleasure knowing him. His quick wit and knowing smile will truly be missed by all. May his soul rest in peace.
Natalie Lindsay-Smith

February 28, 2016

I remember Mr. D. when he substituted at Nitrauer Elementary School in Manheim Township. He was such a gentleman to the students and the staff. Although my interactions with him were brief, I could tell he was a man of character. What a wonderful life he lived. Condolences to your family. Melanie O’Connor

February 28, 2016

After reading Mr. Delemos’ obituary it is evident he enjoyed a well-lived life. It’s been said that the value of a man’s life can be noted by the quality of the fruit upon one’s tree. I believe that axiom to be true and evident … as many from St. Croix, NJ, PA and all parts in between have eaten the fruit from Mr. Delemos’ tree and have been enlightened by the experience.
While we never had the pleasure to meet Mr. Delemos, we have enjoyed meeting his family and hearing of his positive impact on everyone he encountered..
Our prayers are added to the multitude of others that are praying for the Delemos family’s strength and comfort during these difficult days. Take comfort in knowing that it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all and through it all, that HE is still in control.
God Bless you.
Ray & Stephanie Johnson

February 27, 2016

To the family,
Our condolence , in your time of morning
The Craig family

February 26, 2016

Mr. Miles – I will certianly miss your humor, kindness and stories. You were such a renaissnace man. I will also miss those times we had at Club 21 going for our rum and cokes and the the times we shared at Gerry”s and Yvettes. I know that Saint Peter openned the gates wide for you.
To Yvette, Gerry, Mrs. Delemos and the De Lemos family. May our Lord who soulders all of our pain bless and comfort you during this time of grief. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Manny & Ingrid

February 26, 2016

MR. MILES,
THANK YOU FOR THE RAY OF SUNSHINE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT ADDED TO MY LIFE.. WITH MISSION ACCOMPLISHED , CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY DEAR FRIEND…… TO YEVETTE AND GERRY : MY CONDOLANCES ARE WITH YOU, MRS. GEORGIE AND FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF MOURNING.
RESPECTFULLY,
JEROME WRIGHT

Visitation: Saturday, March 05, 2016; 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Westminster Presbyterian Church; 2151 Oregon Pike; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, March 05, 2016; 10:30 AM; Westminster Presbyterian Church; 2151 Oregon Pike; Lancaster, PA
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