DEVEAU, E. Stanley “Stan” – age 82, Rockville, Yarmouth Co., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in the comfort of his home. Born May 31, 1936 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Frank and Ada (Atkinson) Deveau. Stan was a career military man, having served with the Canadian Armed Forces with the Mobile Support Equipment Operators (MSE Op), having served as a peacekeeper with the UN Forces in Germany and Egypt. During his years of service he was also the bartender at the Officers’ Mess for 25 years. He was a devoted lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 61, Yarmouth, where he held many offices, from Sergeant-at-Arms to President, and he work tirelessly for the Poppy Committee. He enjoyed politics and was a strong supporter of the Liberals. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ada (Harrington) Deveau, as well as by his children: Stan Deveau, Frank (Karen) Deveau, both of North Bay, ON; Marvin Deveau, Halifax; Joseph Robicheau, Yarmouth; Dolores (Duane) Deveau-Fevens, Eastern Passage; Belinda (Raymond) Desilets, North Bay, ON; Sheila Deveau, Yarmouth and a step-daughter, Jacqueline Harrington, Yarmouth. He will be lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Gloria LeBlanc and Donna Makes, both of Yarmouth and Marina (Wayne) Manser, Halifax. Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Freeman “Bubsy”, Robert “Rugs”, Burton “Butchie”; sisters, Doral Tsohatzis, Gladys MacIssac, Rose Duncan and Veronica Goodwin, as well as by a granddaughter in infancy, Ashley. Visitation took place from 7-9 p.m. Sunday with a Royal Canadian Legion Service at 7:30 p.m., followed by prayers at 8 p.m., all at H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. A funeral liturgy was held on Monday, August 20 at 1 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Co-Cathedral, Yarmouth, Deacon Bruce Hubbard officiated. Interment followed in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Poppy Fund of the Royal Canadian Legion, Yarmouth, or to Wounded Warriors Canada. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the online guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net