Leona M. (McDonald) Devaux, of Medford, died Tuesday at the Woburn Nursing Center. She was 86.
Mrs. Devaux was born in Telluride, CO, the daughter of the late Ronald and the late Elizabeth (Hartman) McDonald. Her family came to Medford in 1925 where she has been a resident ever since. She was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed the company of a loving family. She took special delight in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The wife of the late Lambert Devaux, she was the mother of Philip F. Devaux and his wife Maureen of Marblehead, Stephen Devaux and his wife Judy of Chicopee, and the late David Devaux. She also leaves her dear daughter-in-law Linda Devaux of Everett, 7 loving grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a brother Ronald McDonald of Malden.
Relatives and Friends may visit Monday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.A Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.