Devena R. (Wilson) LeFave, 67, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, formerly of Lawrence and Pelham, passed away on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton, MA.
She was born on July 25th, 1944 in Tewksbury to the late Robert and Marguerite (Landry) Wilson. She was educated in Lawrence and was a graduate of Lawrence High School class of 1962. Devena worked in accounts payable for Elder Services of the Merrimack for 25 years.
She was a member of the Elder Services Fund, Charter Member and Chair Person for the Staff Counsel. Devena loved the Red Sox and the Patriots. According to her family in her younger years she enjoyed Deep Sea Fishing, Bowling and playing Pogo. She loved to spend time with her family especially with her grandchildren.
Her family members include
her daughter: Penny E. Thomas of Haverhill
her brothers: James Wilson and his wife Claire of Haverhill, MA
Garnet Wilson and his wife Bunny of Derry, NH
her sister: Isabella Stewart of Raymond, NH
Significant other of 15 years Scott Fieldhouse of Haverhill, MA.
Step daughter: Marcy Aponte of Lowell, MA.
Grandchildren: Jessica Nadeau, Amanda Tchir, Zachary Ducharme, Sebastian and Angelina Aponte.
Great Grandchildren: Danny and Mason Tchir, and Jayden Rogers.
Her great niece Madison Jameson as well as several other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved Godchildren.
Her late siblings: Gregory, Robert and Rosary.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Her funeral services will take place on Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. Burial will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg. #5, Lawrence, MA 01843.