Dana Owen DeLaite, 68, of North Charleston, SC, formerly of Merritt Avenue, Woodbridge passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Hospice Center of Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, SC. He was the husband of the late Connie M. Testa DeLaite. Born in Lincoln, ME on June 25, 1943; son the late Ross and Una Grant DeLaite. Dana had worked as a dispatcher for Home Depot; he enjoyed wood working, puzzles and gardening. Father of Kelly (Brian) Slepecki and Trenton (Kathy) DeLaite. Step-father of Debbie Tomlinson Beebe, Linda Tomlinson Paolella, James and David Tomlinson. Brother of Harold DeLaite. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, a very special niece and nephew Lynn Haynes and Bill (Terese) Haynes. Predeceased by a son-in-law Corky Beebe; siblings Darold and Malcolm DeLaite, Althea Haynes and her husband Don.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 11:00 with the Rev. J.P. Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm.