Cora E. Ames
February 7, 1925 – July 30, 2015
Cora Ames
Cora E. Ames, 90, of Apollo Beach, Fla., formerly of Norfolk, N.Y., passed away July 30, 2015, at the Sun City Center Hospice House with her companion John Vouros and grandniece Mary Clary by her side.
Cora was born in Norfolk, on February 7, 1925, to the late George J. and Flora (Foley) Deugaw. She married Clifford Ames on July 14, 1952, in Guilderland Center, N.Y. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Clifford died November 13, 2009.
Cora spent 31 years in banking, retiring from North Country Savings Bank, Potsdam, N.Y., in 1983. After retiring, she and Cliff made their home in Apollo Beach. For many summers, they traveled back north to their camp on the Racquett River in Hannawa Falls, N.Y.
Wherever she was, Cora enjoyed swimming, fishing, boating, gardening, walking, exercising, and riding her three-wheeled bicycle. She also enjoyed spending time with friends dining, dancing, playing cards and conversing. She was the life of any party and enjoyed hosting numerous gatherings of family and friends over the years. Known for her deviled eggs, she said it was dill mustard that made them so special. Cora was funny, energetic, entertaining and unpredictable. Her smile was infectious. She went out of her way to be kind and helpful, and she made a difference in every life she touched.
A Memorial Service was held at Saint Anne Catholic Church, Ruskin, Fla., with Father John McEnvoy officiating. A graveside service will be held at the Visitation Cemetery in Norfolk, N.Y., this fall. A Celebration of Life will be held at Caribbean Isles in Apollo Beach at a later date.
<h3>Marion ‘Ken’ Devereaux</h3>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Devereaux_Marion-photo1.gif"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10826" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Devereaux_Marion-photo1-150x150.gif" alt="Ken Devereaux" width="150" height="150" /></a> Ken Devereaux
Marion “Ken” Devereaux, born March 6, 1926, in Detroit, Mich., passed away at 5:40 p.m. on July 31, 2015, at Riviera Palms Nursing Home in Palmetto, Fla. Since 1985, Ken and his wife, Jean, have enjoyed living in Florida (Fiesta Grove, Chulavista Landings in Ruskin, and Cypress Creek Assisted Living Facility in Sun City Center).
Ken was preceded in passing by his father, Duwayne Devereaux, and mother, Minnie L. Richmond, as well as his brother, Eugene Devereaux and sister, Betty Devereaux.
He leaves his wife of 46 years, Nina Jean Baldwin; sister JoAnn Burdick (Lee); brother Duane Devereaux (Patricia); step-children Howard A. Christian (Debbie) and Terrie L. Smith (Danny); children Nancy, Denise and Keith; and seven grandchildren. He also leaves great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ken was a World War II Navy veteran who served proudly from 1943 to 1946. He was recently interviewed by the Red Cross and Library of Congress for the conservation of World War II history. They will preserve on video Ken’s description of his military participation. Ken also enjoyed the Honor Flight for Veterans to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Of all the things he enjoyed most about the trip, the letters each of them received from schoolchildren, thanking them for their service, touched his heart the most. Ken was known to be a proud American and a very loving man. He will be missed, but we will rejoice with him again someday.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, at the First Christian Church of Sun City Center, 1707 33rd Street in Ruskin (down the road past Bob Evans Restaurant). Ken was also a member of Ruskin United Methodist Church and loved both his church families dearly. All who knew and loved Ken are invited to attend the Memorial Service at the First Christian Church. If you plan to attend, please contact his daughter-in-law, Debbie at 813-389-0539 by August 13. The church will provide a light lunch afterward and needs an idea of attendance. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given “In Memory of Marion ‘Ken’ Devereaux” to First Christian Church of Sun City Center. With sincere gratitude from the family, thank you.
Cora E. Ames, 90, of Apollo Beach, Fla., formerly of Norfolk, N.Y., passed away July 30, 2015, at the Sun City Center Hospice House with her companion John Vouros and grandniece Mary Clary by her side.
Cora was born in Norfolk, on February 7, 1925, to the late George J. and Flora (Foley) Deugaw. She married Clifford Ames on July 14, 1952, in Guilderland Center, N.Y. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Clifford died November 13, 2009.
Cora spent 31 years in banking, retiring from North Country Savings Bank, Potsdam, N.Y., in 1983. After retiring, she and Cliff made their home in Apollo Beach. For many summers, they traveled back north to their camp on the Racquett River in Hannawa Falls, N.Y.
Wherever she was, Cora enjoyed swimming, fishing, boating, gardening, walking, exercising, and riding her three-wheeled bicycle. She also enjoyed spending time with friends dining, dancing, playing cards and conversing. She was the life of any party and enjoyed hosting numerous gatherings of family and friends over the years. Known for her deviled eggs, she said it was dill mustard that made them so special. Cora was funny, energetic, entertaining and unpredictable. Her smile was infectious. She went out of her way to be kind and helpful, and she made a difference in every life she touched.
A Memorial Service was held at Saint Anne Catholic Church, Ruskin, Fla., with Father John McEnvoy officiating. A graveside service will be held at the Visitation Cemetery in Norfolk, N.Y., this fall. A Celebration of Life will be held at Caribbean Isles in Apollo Beach at a later date.
<h3>Marion ‘Ken’ Devereaux</h3>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Devereaux_Marion-photo1.gif"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10826" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Devereaux_Marion-photo1-150x150.gif" alt="Ken Devereaux" width="150" height="150" /></a> Ken Devereaux
Marion “Ken” Devereaux, born March 6, 1926, in Detroit, Mich., passed away at 5:40 p.m. on July 31, 2015, at Riviera Palms Nursing Home in Palmetto, Fla. Since 1985, Ken and his wife, Jean, have enjoyed living in Florida (Fiesta Grove, Chulavista Landings in Ruskin, and Cypress Creek Assisted Living Facility in Sun City Center).
Ken was preceded in passing by his father, Duwayne Devereaux, and mother, Minnie L. Richmond, as well as his brother, Eugene Devereaux and sister, Betty Devereaux.
He leaves his wife of 46 years, Nina Jean Baldwin; sister JoAnn Burdick (Lee); brother Duane Devereaux (Patricia); step-children Howard A. Christian (Debbie) and Terrie L. Smith (Danny); children Nancy, Denise and Keith; and seven grandchildren. He also leaves great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ken was a World War II Navy veteran who served proudly from 1943 to 1946. He was recently interviewed by the Red Cross and Library of Congress for the conservation of World War II history. They will preserve on video Ken’s description of his military participation. Ken also enjoyed the Honor Flight for Veterans to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Of all the things he enjoyed most about the trip, the letters each of them received from schoolchildren, thanking them for their service, touched his heart the most. Ken was known to be a proud American and a very loving man. He will be missed, but we will rejoice with him again someday.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, at the First Christian Church of Sun City Center, 1707 33rd Street in Ruskin (down the road past Bob Evans Restaurant). Ken was also a member of Ruskin United Methodist Church and loved both his church families dearly. All who knew and loved Ken are invited to attend the Memorial Service at the First Christian Church. If you plan to attend, please contact his daughter-in-law, Debbie at 813-389-0539 by August 13. The church will provide a light lunch afterward and needs an idea of attendance. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given “In Memory of Marion ‘Ken’ Devereaux” to First Christian Church of Sun City Center. With sincere gratitude from the family, thank you.