Dennis Michael Delay
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The Daily Sentinel page 6A - February 19, 2020
Dennis was born to Joe and
Grace Delay in Arlington, MA.
He began his Marine Corps
career back in the days when the
Judge said, “Military or Jail”?
Thus began 26 years of service
to our country. After his Marine
Corps retirement, Sgt. Major
Delay finished his degree in the
Mental Health Field at MSC. For several years he was an instructor
teaching mental health workers how to safely help mental health
clients. He is lucky to have worked in fields where he felt he was
making a difference, not only in his life, but in the lives of the
clients he served.
Sgt. Major Delay was all about family; his family was so
important to him. Every one of his grandchildren had to go on the
dreaded “Death March up Dominguez Canyon” with him as the
leader. They were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when they began.
Coming back...not so much.
He also volunteered for the Military Honor Guard, something he
was very proud of being a part.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Sharon; brother, Dick; children,
Maura, Josh, Michelle, and Cathy - and oh, he did love us so, along
with all his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place Thursday, February 20, 2020,
at Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Thank you Sgt. Major for showing us a better life through love,
caring and giving back.
The Daily Sentinel page 4B - February 20, 2020
Dennis Michael Delay, 68, of Grand Junction, died Feb. 14, 2020,
at St. Mary’s. He was a Sgt. Major in the USMC. Services 1 p.m.
today, at Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.
