Laconia---Deven R. Adkins, 30, of Taylor Street, died Friday, August 30, 2019 in Delray Beach, Florida.
Deven was born on December 21, 1988 in Laconia, the son of Stanley R. Adkins and Sonya (Lavallee) Moore.
Deven attended school in the lakes region where he enjoyed playing sports such as basketball, baseball, and football. He loved to fish and do anything outdoors. Deven also had an exceptional passion for music. As an adult he became a man of many trades; such as roofing, flooring, siding and several other miscellaneous outdoor jobs.
At the age of 22, Deven’s beautiful daughter was brought into the world. She was his pride and joy. He was an amazing father and a friend to everyone. Deven was thoughtful, protective, kind and would do anything for the ones he loved. He was a beloved member of his family and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
Deven is survived by his mother, Sonya Moore and her husband, Charles; a daughter, Olivia Renee Adkins; his fiancé, Rachael Sylvester; a brother, James Adkins; a sister, Emily Moore; a niece, Zoey Thibeau; his maternal grandmother, Rita “Meems” Lavallee; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. In addition to his father, Deven was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Richard Lavallee; and his paternal grandmother, Neoma Wallace.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September, 12, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 8:00pm also at the Funeral Home.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.