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William DeVane Obituary

MANCHESTER - On Wednesday, July 16, 2014, William H. DeVane Jr. of Manchester departed this life.Born on June 13, 1942, to William H. DeVane and Ruth Sewall in Rocky Mount, N.C., Bill was the older of two sons. He graduated from high school in the Boston school system and furthered his education in the electronics field at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.Bill served in the U.S. Air Force as a radar technician from 1960 to 1966. He was employed as the quality control person at CSI in Manchester, doing what he enjoyed most.Bill is survived by his wife, Geraldine A. DeVane; his children, William H. DeVane III of Philadelphia, Garland DeVane of Quincy, Mass., Theodore DeVane of Dorchester, Mass., Tina L. Akram of Houston; his stepchildren, Touraine G. Jefferson of Brookline, Mass., Kevin M. Jefferson of Gardena, Calif., and Rhonda J. Sheffield of Brockton, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.

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SERVICES: Memorial services will be held Monday, July 21, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah‘s Witnesses, 559 Pine St., Lowell, Mass.

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Published by Union Leader on Jul. 20, 2014.

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Tina Akram

July 14, 2020

He was my Dad and my best friend, He was full of life and wisdom and I miss him I truly MISS him so very much

July 25, 2014

I miss my loving husband more than anyone could ever imagine. My life would be useless if I didn't know and understand the hope that Jehovah has instilled in us--yes, I will see him again when all the dead are brought back to live forever in paradise here on earth. The love we shared will always be held very special and deep in my heart. I thank all my family and friends that have comforted and supported me through these trying times.
His Wife to Eternity - Geri DeVane

Tina Devane

July 20, 2014

To my loving father, I am going to miss your slapstick jokes, the wisdom and knowledge you held and shared. My dad, I will miss you so very much. Your daughter, Tina!!...

rodriguez Ruth n Rod

July 20, 2014

Condolences from Rodriguez family Manchester cong.

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