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Charles Devaney Obituary
Born in Pawcatuck, he was the son of the late Charles and Maude Devaney.
Charles worked as a mechanic for the Electric Boat division of General Dynamics for many years until his retirement. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, he was a life member of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association and a 60-year member of the American Legion Post #58 in Connecticut; as well as a life member of the Westerly B.P.O.E. #678.
He will be dearly missed by his daughter, Sharon L. Arruda and her husband, Pete, of Westerly; grandson, Brett Charles Arruda of West Hartford; and two great grandchildren, Erin and Grant Arruda. Charles also leaves a sister, Mae Grant; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Blanda and Elizabeth Hurtado; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, William.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will follow at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Paul Nunes
August 23, 2015
Sharon & Peter-
So sad to learn of your Dad's passing. May your lifetime of memories of him comfort you at this difficult time.
Walter Sheldon Jr.
August 17, 2015
To the Devaney. Family
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. I would see him at the coffee shop in the mornings with the regulars who got together almost everyday. I will miss him as I miss all of the others who gathered at Bess Eaton for coffee and in general to just "shoot the breeze" with each other as good friends do. Rest in peace "Chic".
August 15, 2015
I will miss Charles smile I enjoyed going to house and taking care of Alice and talking to him he was a good man.
Ray Castaldi
August 13, 2015
I always could count on Charlie just popping in my office to chat or at Little Man's Diner to get a bite to eat. He will be missed dearly!
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kevin edgecomb
August 13, 2015
very sorry to here about MR D good man gods speed charles
Richard Stebbins
August 12, 2015
Charley always brought a smile to my daughters face every time we went into little man's. When Charley would see my daughter he would have a huge smile on his face. Charley will be missed greatly
August 11, 2015
My condolences Mrs. Arruda,
Your father adopted us as a family , give us so much warmth and support.
My children learned gardening with him.
He was Witness to our marriage and always sent us a card for Christmas.
He will be always in our heart and I will keep continue to visit him on his Birthday.
Tatiana
August 10, 2015
I was fortunate to call him Uncle Chic. He was a wonderful, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather! A visit with him was always filled with lots of laughs and his special twinkle in his eyes. He especially enjoyed sharing stories about his grandson Brett and his loved great-grandkids Erin and Grant. Sharon and Peter were his pride and joy! But he is finally with his greatest love Auntie Alice. Rest in peace Uncle Chic. We all loved you so and will miss you deeply. Until we meet again.
Love you, Your niece Bobbi and family
Alex Rayev
August 10, 2015
Condolences to the whole family.
We will miss the great man.
Nadine Lariviere
August 10, 2015
Please accept my condolences. Mr. Devaney was a very special man. May God Bless your family at this difficult time.
Joe Pont
August 10, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
August 10, 2015
Sharon, Extending sympathy to you at this sad time. Just hold on to the memories.
Lila(Miner) Cleveland
August 10, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Gordon (Butch) Smith
August 9, 2015
Condolences to the entire Devaney family. "Uncle Charley" and "Uncle Bill" were how I knew them as a young boy (grandson of Anthony and Doris Willett, and son of Dorothy Willett Smith, cousin of Mae Grant. God bless all of you.
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