DeVAUX, Robert L. Robert L. DeVaux age 73 of South Windsor entered into rest Thursday, (June 22, 2006) in the Suffield House Convalescent Center. He was the devoted husband of the late Mary Harris DeVaux. Mr. DeVaux was born in Shelton March 5, 1933 son of the late Louis A. and Helen C. Rogowski DeVaux and was a resident of Shelton before moving to Easton where he spent the majority of his life until he retired in 1991. He was very active in the coaching and rooting on of his boys and his grandchildren. After retirement, he and his wife May enjoyed traveling back and forth from Ireland and Vermont. They were constantly together whether it be golfing, boating or just riding around the countryside. He was Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He is the beloved father of Kevin DeVaux, and his wife Amy, Gary DeVaux, and his wife Tracey, and Thomas DeVaux, and his wife Laura, proud grandfather of Emily, Tyler, Daniel, Whitton, Evelyn, Elizabeth, Ryan. Friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, his funeral service will be follow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Clements, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 372 Danbury Rd Wilton, CT 06897 or through the funeral director. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.riverviewfh.com.
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Michele O'Connell
June 25, 2006
Tom, Laura, Elizabeth and Ryan,
You are in our prayers. We love you.
Michele, Ryan, Evan and Matthew O'Connell
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Susan Pearson
June 23, 2006
Tom, Laura, and family,
We are praying for you and wishing you peace.
Love,
Sue, Chuck, and kids
Michael Clinton
June 23, 2006
To the DeVaux Clan: Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. My wish is that your fond memories with Robert will help to assuage the pain of your loss. Please let me know if there is any way I can be of help. May God Bless you all and hold you close together.
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