Edward F. DeJong Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Edward F. DeJong (Wilmington, Delaware), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Edward left this world on August 27, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward F. DeJong to show support.
As Edward departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Edward. Though Edward may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary DeJong (VanVeen) and Adrian DeJong; his wife Diane Rae DeJong; and his nephew Ryan DeJong. He is survived by: his siblings, Joanne DeJong (Samuel) of Chesapeake City, MD, Terry Lynch (Mark) of Nice, France and Adrian DeJong (Karen) of Wilmington, DE; and his nieces, Alexandra Lynch and Sarah Eggleston.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ed's name to St Vincent dePaul Society at St Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, 2431 Frazer Rd, Newark, DE 19702.
