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Samuel Devons Obituary

DEVONS--Samuel, Educator, Scholar and inspiration to all. Professor Emeritus of Physics, Columbia University. Fellow of the Royal Society (UK). Board of Governors, Weitzman Institute of Science (Israel). Fellow Trinity College, Cambridge (UK). Beloved and loyal husband of Ruth for 68 years. Loving father of Susan, Judith (Gerry), Amanda and Cathryn (Robert). Caring brother of Nina. Devoted and cherished grandfather of Laura, Marc, Ben, Daniel, Jesse, David, Jonathon (Sarah), Anna (Shmuel), Jacob, Rachel, Jessica and Matthew. Great grandfather of Joel, Emily and Julia. Funeral today (Friday) 10:00AM EdwardsDowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave (exit17 Saw Mill) Dobbs Ferry, NY.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 8, 2006.

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