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BENNINGTON -- Doris R. DeVito, 90, widow of James J. DeVito, a former resident of West Road, Bennington, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington.
Born in North Adams, Mass., Sept. 27, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Irena (Denio) Morse. She received her education in the North Adams and Bennington schools.
Mr. and Mrs. DeVito were married Oct. 29, 1942, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington. Mr. DeVito died March 15, 1990.
Mrs. DeVito was employed at the former BenMont Paper Company in Bennington for 46 years, retiring in 1976.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.
The funeral will be held from All Faiths Chapel at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Deborah Estey, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Bennington, officiating.
Friends may call at the Veterans Home Chapel from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Private committal services will take place at the family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Doris R. DeVito’s memory may be made to one’s favorite charity through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
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To the family of Doris Devito, my deepest sympathy. She will be fondly remembered at the Veterans Home.
Shane Provost L.N.A.
February 19, 2005
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