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David Stevens Obituary

Stevens, David B. Sr.
AVERILL PARK - David B. Stevens, Sr., 64, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at The Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia, N.Y., after a brief illness.
Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he was the son of the late Harold James Stevens and Frances A. Ackerson Stevens; and husband of Francis P. Lake Jr. He was raised in Niagara Falls; lived in York, Pa., for 40 years; New Haven, Conn., from 2012-2023; until moving to Averill Park in 2023.
David was a File Maker Developer for AccuStandard, Inc. in New Haven, Conn., for 13 years.
He was a computer hardware and network geek; he loved having the latest and greatest computers and gadgets. David loved his work at Accustandard and considered them as his extended family. He also enjoyed traveling, camping, farming, the love of new cars and bike riding.
Survivors, in addition to his husband, Frank, include his two children, David Stevens Jr., Windsor, Pa., and Ashley Stevens, Averill Park; his four grandchildren, Isabella "Izzy" Stevens, Abigail "Abby" Stevens, Sterling Stevens, Layla Stevens; and his sister, Brenda Stevens, Averill Park.
Relatives and friends may call at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 N.Y.-150 West, Sand Lake, N.Y. 12196, on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 4 - 7 p.m.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home.
Interment will be in St. Henry's Cemetery in Averill Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of David B. Stevens Sr. to the Joan Nicole Prince Home, 22 Glenview Drive, P.O. Box 2122, Scotia, N.Y. 12302. We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Lucy Hood

August 4, 2025

To the family of David Stevens, and also to frank I am very sorry for your loss David was a wonderful person. I really enjoyed working with him. He was always a very funny and happy person. He will be very missed. May he rest in peace

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