James Francis Devanney Obituary
We bid farewell to James Francis Devanney of Concord, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 12, 2025 at the age of 84. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Francis Devanney to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Katherine Kennedy Devanney and Thomas William Devanney; his daughter Sharon Lee Caron; and his siblings, Mary London, Dorothy Hensley, Jane Horrox, Thomas A. Devanney and Robert W. Devanney.
He is survived by: his wife Lorraine Nancy Martineau Devanney; his children, Donna Lee Berardi (John) of Concord, NC and James "Jim" Thomas Devanney (Lindsay) of Avon, CT; his son-in-law Steve Caron of Tolland, CT; his sister Olive Bonneau of Manchester, CT; his grandchildren, Stephanie B. Morris (Jared), Steven Berardi, Ashley Nan Caron (Kevin), Matthew Caron (Taylor) and Maddie Ryan; and his great grandchildren, Ellis John Morris, Sennamarina Lorraine Caron and Theo Jack Caron.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church (139 Manor Ave SW, Concord, NC 28025). A Mass was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM at the St. James Catholic Church Cemetery (2323 Gold Hill Rd, Concord, NC 28025). The inurnment was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 at 12:45 PM at the St. James Catholic Church Cemetery (139 Manor Ave SW, Concord, NC 28025).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas, P.O. Box 1465, Matthews, NC 28106.
