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Ray DeVantier Obituary

Age 80, of Wheatfield, was called to his eternal glory on January 9, 2004 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Elinor R. (Burow) DeVantier. Born May 28, 1923 in the Town of Wheatfield, NY to the late Hugo and Lily (Kroening) DeVantier. He is also survived by three children; Daniel R. DeVantier of Los Angeles, CA, Donna M. DeVantier of Wheatfield and Deborah D. (James) Bourne of Orchard Park; two grandchildren, Bradley and Elizabeth Bourne; one sister, Mildred DeVantier and one brother, Allen DeVantier both of Bergholz; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the DuBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Rd., (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. David B. Menz on Monday at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Rd. and Rohr Street in Bergholz.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 11, 2004.

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Mave Milligan

January 12, 2004

Dear Debbie & Family:

We are so sad to hear of your loss. I know how special your Dad was. He is at peace with your sweet Mom in heaven now.



It is incredibly hard to have no parents on earth. However, they passed on their goodness to you & are forever watching over you all.



Our deepest condoloences to you, Donna, your brother, Bradley & Elizabeth.



Your friends, Mave & Thom Milligan

Doctor . Grabau

January 11, 2004

My sincere sympathy on the death of an old childhood friend from my father's school in Bergholz.



Dr. Del Grabau

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