Wallace Eugene De Louge

M, (11 October 1916 - 3 August 1970)
Father-Biological*Guy Carleton De Louge1 b. 1876, d. 1930
Mother-Biological*Venice Della "Vinie" Trombley1 b. 1880, d. 1947
Last Edited=28 Jun 2026
Gravestone of Wallace E. De Longe
     Wallace Eugene De Louge was born on 11 October 1916 at West Springfield, Massachusetts.2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Guy Carleton De Louge and Venice Della "Vinie" Trombley.1 Wallace, age 3, appeared on the US Census of 1920 living at 19 Nelson Street, Springfield, Massachusetts,in the household of his parents, Guy Carleton and Venice Della "Vinie" De Louge.7 Wallace, age 13, appeared on the US Census of 1930 living at 88 Lowell Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts,in the household of his parents, Guy Carleton and Venice Della "Vinie" De Louge.8

Wallace married first on 13 December 1934 at Enfield, Connecticut, Dorothy Heselton. She was born in 1916 and died in 1973.
Children:
1. Jacqueline Ann (1939–1987)
2. William Francis (1942–1993)
3. Wayne Guy (1947–2000)


Their Wedding announcement read:
Among the weddings of the holiday season was that of Miss Dorothy Mildred Haselton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Haselton of Orleans Street and Wallace Eugene DeLong. son of the late G. C. DeLong and Mrs. DeLong of Tyler Street which took place Monday morning in St. Michael's Cathedral. Mr. and Mrs. Delong are making their home in Orleans Street

Published by The Morning Union, 30 November 1935.9,10,1,11


Wallace, age 23 years, appeared on the US Census of 1940 on 41 Royal Street, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, with his first wife, Dorothy. He was a roofer painter.12 On on 16 October 1940, Wallace registered for the World War II draft, while living at Lincoln Street, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, giving his age as 24 and his employer as the W.P.A. Project.4 Wallace, age 33 years, appeared on the US Census of 1950 at Springfield, Massachusetts, with his first wife, Dorothy. He was a truck driver.13 He and Marguerite Marie Burnett filed marriage intentions on 7 February 1966 at Swanzey, New Hampshire.14

Wallace Eugene De Louge, age 49, married Marguerite Marie Burnett, age 37 , daughter of Murvil Francis Burnett and Irene Francelia Eddy, on 5 March 1966 at Swanzey, New Hampshire.2,14 Wallace Eugene De Louge died on 3 August 1970 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts, at age 53.2,3,6,15 Wallace's obituary of 4 August 1970, reads:

Wallace De Longe


CHICOPEE - Wallace E. De Longe, 53, pf 33 Cortland St. Chicopee Falls, died Monday in the Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Born in West Springfield, he was employed by Mack Truck Sales of Springfield. He leaves his wife the former Marguerite Burnette, three sons, William and Wayne, both of Springfield, and Norman at home. Two daughters Mrs Jacqueline Kibbe of Hampden and Miss Cindy at home. Robert funeral home is in charge. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield.

Published by The Springfield Republican, 4 August 1970.3


Wallace was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Massachusetts.3,16

Citations

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  11. Morning Union, Springfield, Massachusetts, 30 November 1935.
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  16. Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/