Eugene J. Davenport

Eugene Joseph Davenport, of Bath, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville, NB. He was born in Bath on September 16, 1927, to the late Joseph and Mary (Drost) Davenport. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Joyce (Campbell) Davenport; 3 brothers, Leo, Edward and Bernard; 5 sisters, Phyllis, Leola, Janet, Donna and Bernice; and daughter- in- law, Clara (Pickard) Davenport.

Eugene is survived by 2 sons, John Davenport (Jane) of Quesnel, BC and Robert Davenport (late Clara) of Florenceville-Bristol, NB; a daughter, Sharon Brennan (Pat) of Fredericton, NB; a sister, Marjorie Stavalone (late Camille) of Connecticut; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great- grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Prior to his retirement from the furnace business at the age of 80, Eugene painted and built houses in his younger years. He still had time to share his historical knowledge of Bath and surrounding areas. Stories were plentiful and versions numerous, depending on his audience.

Special thanks to Dr. Colin and the nurses at the Upper River Valley Hospital, and to the staff of River View Manor for their dedication and kindness.

As requested, there will be no funeral. A private family graveside interment will be held at a later date in the Bristol Community Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances made to River View Manor or Dun Roamin would be appreciated.

L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors have been trusted with the arrangements. www.gibesonfuneraldirectors.ca (506) 392-1115