BATH — Bruce A. Delano, 61, of Cobb Road, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at his residence.

He was born in Bath on Oct. 6, 1952, a son of Merwin A. and Jean L. (Miller) Delano. He graduated from Vallejo High School in California and later moved to Bath. He was self employed in the construction field for most of his life. He was employed at Rogers Hardware in Bath for many years.

He was a member of the Bath Lodge of Elks, the Son’s of the American Legion in Topsham and he served as State Commander of the Son’s of the American Legion. Bruce also volunteered at Togus Hospital for many years.

Bruce enjoyed woodworking, fishing, playing pool and gardening.

He is survived by his longtime companion Dawn S. Dreyer of Bath, his son, Merwin A. Delano and his wife Jennifer of Rochester, NH, four sisters, Judith A. Frees of CA, Jane M. Burdick and her husband James of CA, Joanne Turner and her husband James of CA and Mary-Lou Thomas and her husband Robert of NC, one brother, Joseph “Tom” Mitchell and his longtime companion Carolyn of CA, two grandchildren, Addison B. Delano and Jack R. Delano, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. Burial will follow in Oak Cemetery in Georgetown. Memorial contributions may be made to Department of Veteran Affairs Voluntary Service, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences may be made online at www.Daigle- FuneralHome.com.