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Christopher Bevan Obituary
SALAMANCA --- Christopher J. Bevan, 52, of Salamanca, NY died Wednesday evening, March 29, 2023 at home following a short illness.
Born April 8, 1970 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Barry E. Bevan and Marjorie Cooper Farmer.
He was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and of the Heron Clan.
Christopher was a graduate of McKinley High School, Class of 1988 and had received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at Berkley.
He had been employed as a renowned cake decorator in California for over ten years and taught the skill to many before coming back to the Salamanca Area.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, cooking, baking, sewing, and doing beadwork.
Surviving are: a son, Michael who resides in the United Kingdom; a brother, Michael (Laura) Bevan, Buffalo, NY; several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by a sister, Leslee Farmer, and a brother, Carlton Farmer.
Friends may call at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9pm.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 10am with members of the Coldspring Longhouse officiating.
Burial will be in Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg, NY.
E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
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Linda Carrier-Cooper
June 3, 2023
Very sorry for your loss! I only just heard of Chris's passing. I lost touch with him years ago, but wish I would have known he was back in Salamanca. I would have loved to have caught up with him again. He had that mischievious giggle that could make me smile anytime! May he rest in peace
Tommy Bevan and Family
April 2, 2023
We were very saddened to hear of Christopher´s passing. His last visit here was very enjoyable. We will miss his smile and his phone calls.
The Bevan family from Northeast Pennsylvania
Aunt Jean, Uncle Wayne, Uncle Neil and Aunt Mona, Uncle Tommy, Aunt Penny Aunt Wendy and all the cousins.
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