Kenneth Devault

OXFORD – Kenneth D. Devault, 92, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Davis Place in Danielson, CT.  He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Mildred (Perron) Devault, who died in 2020.  He is survived by three sons, David Devault and his wife Lorraine of Westerly RI, Andrew Devault and Jeffrey Devault, both of Oxford; three granddaughters, Alison Devault Enk and her husband Jacob Enk of Dexter MI, Rochelle Devault and her husband Stephen Cellar of San Francisco CA, and Heaven Pajala of Westfield MA; two great-granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur Devault and Warren Devault, and sisters, Earline Poirier and Dorothy Dunlop.  He was born in Worcester, son of the late Arthur H. and Ruth E. (Ahlstrand) Devault.  He lived most of his life at the family’s Depot Road residence in Oxford.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving primarily with the Army Occupation Force in Germany.

While residing in Oxford, Kenneth was parishioner of St. Ann’s Church in North Oxford.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4241 and the American Legion Post 58, both in Oxford.

Kenneth, Mildred and their sons spent many happy times camping throughout New England.  During retirement, he and Mildred enjoyed fishing and bike riding while camping along the Cape Cod Canal and they made several cross-country trips with their camping trailer.  During his retirement, he was a creative woodworker, building wonderful bird houses, dog houses, and wishing wells.  He also made many friends serving as a driver for members of the Oxford Senior Center in his later years.

Kenneth and his siblings remained close throughout their lives.  Many happy memories were created with family and friends during summer cookouts, which always included steamers, mussels, and lobster.

Burial will be private, at a later date. There are no calling hours.  Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.