Lois Wackford Deuel at 90 Part 2

Glimpses of Lois’ DanceThrough Life

1918-Present

During their 20 years together (not including their teen romance!), Lois and Walter traveled extensively to Europe, the Middle East, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. They also “cruised” to Alaska, along the New England coast and several times to the Caribbean. Here they are in 2004, looking elegant, on a Carnival ship in the Western Caribbean. Below are additional cruising and travel pictures.

Cruising Various Oceans

More Pictures from the Carnival Cruise

The Happy Couple Dennis & Lois Ashore

Relaxing on the Deck of Carnival’s “Miracle”

Lois, Dennis and Walter relaxing (and imbibing) on the rear deck

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Lois and Walter Also Traveled Abroad

On the Rhine With Friends Fred & Jean

And Went Other Places Too!

On Ferry To Capri In London Pub

Lois in Egypt on a Camel!

In the late 1980’s Lois and Walter traveled to Israel and Egypt. They went up the Nile River, visited the pyramids and Lois rode a camel!

More Recent Pictures

Not all of Lois’ life involved Florida, traveling abroad or cruises. Many family events featured Lois’ role as family matriarch and hostess with the mostest.

Lois at Melinda’s Wedding – 1987

Mother (Age 69), Melinda (DeLong) Condon (20), and Grandma Aylesworth (Mother’s first Mother-in-Law) in Norwich, NY

Life in the Late 1980s

Lois and Dennis after church in Corning

Dennis, Lois, Walter and Grandma Aylesworth on the Hudson

Lois, Nancy and Shannon to the UK

In 1990, Nancy accompanied a school trip to the United Kingdom and Lois and Shannon went also. Here are Lois and Shannon standing outside Edinburgh Castle in Scotland

The Keuka Lake Decade 1990 – 2001

From 1990 to 2001, Lois hosted the family for a week or two at a cottage she and Walter rented at Keuka Lake. We all have great memories from these years at the Lake. Here is she is looking relaxed during one of the weeks (in the mid-1990’s)

Lois at Rob’s Wedding

Lois is always a valued guest at the weddings of her Grandchildren. Here she is at another wedding (Rob DeLong to Elizabeth Federman) in Westchester County, NY in September 1992.

Lois 75th Birthday – 8/22/93

Lois 75th birthday was celebrated in fine style at a big bash hosted by Doug and Linda at their home outside of Norwich. The appearance by a gorilla (played by Rick Condon Lois’ grandson-in-law) was a highlight.

Lois Visits Dennis and Deb in California

In the Spring of 2002, Lois flew to CA to visit Dennis and Deb. Throughout his career, Dennis’ Mother has pledged to visit each of his homes and offices – which she has done in CA as well as Connecticut , New Jersey and several locations in NYS.

Andrea and her Grandmothers

Andrea was married to James Morgan in October 2003. Here is Lois, Andrea and Andrea’s other Grandmother, Virginia Cook, at Andrea’s shower in Rochester, NY September 2003

Pictures from Lois’ 88th Birthday Party

In the Pink The “Offspring”: Dennis, Nancy & Doug

Lois and Great-Grandchildren

Shannon’s Kyleigh Andrea’s Jack

Four Generations of Beauties

Lois, Daughter Nancy, Granddaughter Shannon and Great-Granddaughter Kyleigh (picture taken in 2007)

Family Trip to Whiteface Mt.

July 4th weekend 2008, Lois invited the family to join her for a three day stay at the Inn at Whiteface. During the stay we all enjoyed Lake Placid village, the Mt., meals at the Inn and elsewhere (one of which Is pictured here), a boat trip and each others’ company

(picture by Tom)

Lois in Her New Residence

In 2007, Lois moved from Corning to Churchville (near Rochester) into a Senior apartment complex near where daughter Nancy resides. She has settled comfortably there. Here she sitting on her veranda a few weeks ago.

Lois: Looking Good at 90 and Ready for a Party!

Credits and Background Information

Presentation created by Dennis R. DeLong with suggestions from wife Deborah and Sister Nancy Bodziak

Pictures provided by Lois, Deb, Nancy and Tom Bodziak Music Selected as follows: I hope you Dance Lee Ann Womack – chosen by Dennis

and Nancy as Lois’ life theme song Deep Purple Artie Shaw and Helen Forest – chosen by

Lois to commemorate a dance (in 1940) where she and Walter were King and Queen (Clarkson College)

I will Remember You Amy Grant – chosen by Dennis as a remembrance of the Lois and Walter 70 year love affair

Annie’s Song John Denver – Lois’ favorite song and artist