Ernest Elias Deveres
READING Ernest Elias Deveres, 84, a
longtime Lowell resident, died after a brief illness on May 2, 2020 at
Sawtelle Family Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of Patricia
(Czachor) Deveres with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Born
May 15, 1935, in Tewksbury, he was a son of the late Elias Deveres and
the late Fanny (Milonas) Deveres. His parents emigrated from Greece to
provide a better life for the family. He grew up on the family farm in
Tewksbury and was a proud alumni of the Lowell Technological Institute,
where he graduated with a degree in Engineering.
Mr. Deveres
began his professional career as a Mechanical Engineer with Western
Electric, starting in 1957 and staying with the company for 37 years
retiring from AT&T in 1994. He was a member of Transfiguration Greek
Orthodox Church in Lowell.
Ernie loved spending time with his
family, especially at cookouts sharing his “life lessons” with his
grandchildren, relaxing on the beaches in New Hampshire and Aruba,
catching up with old friends and enjoying a good cigar from time to
time.
Besides his wife, Patricia, of 56 years, he is survived
by his 4 daughters, Stacey Albuquerque, and her husband, Jose, of
Andover, Alysia Valoras and her husband, Dean, of North Grafton, Andrea
Desaulniers and her husband, Thomas, of South Glastonbury, CT, and
Stefanie Moon and her husband, William, of Upton. He also leaves behind
his 7 grandchildren, Alexa, Sophia, Emily, Nicholas, Isabella, Daniel
and Benjamin, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family
members.
He was also predeceased by his brothers Alexander and Constantine Deveres, and by his granddaughter Alexandra Valoras.
DUE
TO MA STATE REGULATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, HIS BURIAL WAS
HELD PRIVATELY AT ST. MARY CEMETERY. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL TAKE
PLACE AT A LATER DATE. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO A
CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE IN HONOR OF ERNIE. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE MCDONOUGH
FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND ST., LOWELL 978-458-6816.
