DELOREY, Eugene Charles, 84 of Antigonish and formerly of Monastery, Antigonish County died on May 14, 2026 at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.

Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Angus and Kathleen (DeCoste) DeLorey.

Eugene worked for NSLC Antigonish for 28 years retiring as Assistant Manager.  In retirement he got great pleasure in driving bus for Acadia Lines, Ambassatours, and St. F. X. Athletics bus.  Over the years Eugene was very involved with Parish and community groups.  He was a founding member of the Tracadie & District Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief, of St. Peter’s Holy Name Society and a founding member of the Beavers Club to mention a few.  He and his brother Francis, embarked on business ventures most notably a carpet business and DeLorey Bros. Bingo Hall which they operated for 31 years.  He had a welcoming nature and got much pleasure in visiting family and friends.  He was a devoted and faithful Toronto Maple Leafs fan.  Eugene took great pride in maintaining his property and vehicles.

He is survived by his brothers Jack (Dorothy), Monastery, Andrew (Sharon), Moose Jaw, Sask., Seward (Ann), Monastery, sister-in-law Annette, Antigonish and several nieces and nephews, Special Friend Bernadette Breen.

He was predeceased by sister Marie Pettipas, brothers Francis and Roy and brother-in-law Donnie Pettipas.

Remains are resting in C. L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish.  Visitation on Sunday from 3:00 – 8:00 PM.  Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie at 2:00 PM.  Rev John Barry presiding.  Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

 The family are eternally grateful to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the St. Martha’s Palliative Care Unit, especially his devoted care term, who provided care for him at home and in hospital, Dr. Emily Rice and Tove Morigan, RN. Also, Dr. Laurie Wood, Oncologist, Halifax.