It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Ambrose Joseph Deveaux on March 7,2019 at Taigh Na Mara with loving family at his side.
Born in Glace Bay he was the son of the late Michael “Casey” and Elizabeth (Donovan) Devoe.
During World War 2 he was a member of the Cape Breton Highlanders and served in many different countries overseas.
Da worked for DEVCO from 1946-1985 as a coal miner in #20 and #26 as well as being one of the Dragger Man, he also was sent to work as a Dragger Man during the Springhill Mine Disaster.
He was an exceptional human being caring for anyone who needed help, no matter the reason, never asking for anything in return. Da was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and uncle to his family.
Surviving is daughter Betty; special son Bobby (Jenn); grandchildren Joey (Gina), Nikki (Mike) and Jodi (Amanda) ; great grandchildren Christina, Renee, Jansen, Bobbie Lynn, Gregory, Hannah, Haley, Maylen and Danny; great -great grandchildren Noah, Ryan, Hayden, Laylah and Gavin.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by wife Jeanette daughter Gloria; sons Ricky and Gerald ; sisters Rita, Mary and Winnie and brother Roy.
Visitation will take place on Monday March 11,2019 from7-9pm and Tuesday March 12 from1-2pm in Patten Funeral Home 71 Union St Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 12 at 2pm in Patten Funeral Home Chapel.
Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com
The family would like to thank the management and staff at Taigh Na Mara and Dr. Jamie MacLean for the wonderful care Da received.
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