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March 22, 2012
Edward R. DeVantier

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Edward R. DeVantier went to be with our Lord, surrounded by his family on March 22, 2012 in the ICU Unit at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston. Edward was born on December 30, 1924, the son of Edward and Thekla (Milleville) DeVantier.

He attended St. James Lutheran School and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School. Mr. DeVantier served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 as an Electricians Mate. He was stationed in the South Pacific and one of the highlights after his retirement was a return trip to Banika in the Solomon Islands where he was stationed. He married Elaine Farr DeVantier on October 16, 1948. Mr. DeVantier was employed by the E.I. DuPont Company for 36 years as a instrument mechanic. He retired in 1985 and was a member of the DuPont 25-year club.

He was a lifelong member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bergholz, where he served as a trustee and elder. He was a Charter Member, Past Commander and Life Member of the Wheatfield American Legion Post 1451 and was also a life member of the VFW. Following retirement, he enjoyed golf, travel and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a volunteer at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Home Delivered Meals for Niagara County. He was a member of the Retired Mens Service Club.

In addition to his wife of 63 years, Edward is survived by brothers, Roger (Doris) of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Loren (Norma) of Lewiston. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Pastor Vernon DeVantier (Harriet) of Blissfield, MI. Edward is survived by children, Robert (Debra) of Gates, NY, Edward (Victoria) of Lewiston, and Brian (Judy) of North Tonawanda. He is also survived by grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer, Robert Jr., Nicole, Trevor and Connor; great-grandchildren, Ronan, Gideon, Allison, Oren and Austin.

Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14304 on Saturday from 1-3 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 3 PM at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 2437 Niagara Road, Bergholz NY 14304. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if desired, the family wishes that all donations be made to St. James Lutheran Endowment Fund 2437 Niagara Road Niagara Falls NY 14034.

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Family/Spouse: ALBION, Karen Lori. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married FARR, Elaine Sally on 16 Oct 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Elaine (daughter of FARR, Forrest H and BRIGGS, Helen) was born on 27 Sep 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 May 2023 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SYRACUSE, Victoria Lillian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GRIMM, Deborah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: O'BRIEN, Judy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicole married SMITH, Travis J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MELSON, NIcholas Andrew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BUBEL, Kevin D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]