Roland DeVoe, 85, died June 4, 2009,
at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in Southington.
He was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Eagle Lake, Maine, to the late Victor DeVoe and
Odile (Madore) DeVoe.
He served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
He then moved to Connecticut were he resided in both Plainville and Southington.
He was employed with CL&P for many years as a lineman and building mechanic.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, the American Legion Post 33, the
VFW and the Elks Club.
He was also a member of the Plainville Knights of Columbus
He enjoyed boating and fishing and was known for being a handyman.
He took great pleasure in using his mechanical skills to help his family and
friends.
His zest for life will be carried on in all who knew him.
He is survived by his four loving sons, Robert DeVoe and his wife, Lita, of
Tennessee,
Gary DeVoe and his wife, Sharon, of Plainville, Karl DeVoe and his wife, Nancy,
of Kensington, Mark DeVoe and his wife,
Nancy, of Plainville; his companion, Francis Tomczuk, of Southington; seven
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
his two brothers, Victor DeVoe, of Rocky Hill, and Everette DeVoe and his wife,
Jill, of Virginia; his three sisters,
Ethelyn Positano, of Bristol, Berdina Frechette, of Bristol, and Nola Beliveau,
of Thomaston;
and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Rita (Turmelle) DeVoe; his second wife,
Alfreda Belanger; and his brother, George.
The funeral was held June 9, 2009, at
Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, followed by
a Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville.
Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery, Plainville.