Obituary of Kathleen May Deveau

Kathleen May Deveau passed away unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born in Seal Cove, Grand Manan, NB on April 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Beatrice and Gordon Foster. She was predeceased by her husband Bernard; children, David, Gregory and Elaine, and sister Jean. She is survived by two sons, Dan Deveau and Walter "Wally" Deveau (Janie); grandchildren: Kelly (Peter), Michael (Joyleen), Adam (Amanda), Ken (Jackie); and nine great grandchildren and Godchild Starr. She is also survived by three brothers, Dick, Bill and Tom; and one sister Mary. Bernie and Kay started dating after Bernie’s father asked her out for his son. After dating seven months they were happily married for 40 years. They had five children and lived in Grand Manan until a fire claimed three of their children (David, Gregory and Elaine), then in 1959 they moved to Cape Spencer, Saint John to work as a lighthouse keeper. Kay was an avid crafter and very talented at many different things, she knit and crocheted sweaters, socks, and baby sets for everyone she knew, hooked rugs and painted pictures. She was a great cook and baked for everyone! The family would like to extend a special thank you to Seely Lodge and Carleton Kirk Nursing Home, and their excellent staff. Kay enjoyed her time in both places, they both made her comfortable and very much at home. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and will be immediately followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM, all from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB.