William Devalt Jr. Obituary
The memory of William Devalt Jr. of Stratford, Connecticut, who passed away on August 12, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William J. Devalt Sr. and Agnes Devalt (Pruzinsky); his former wife Audrey Parker Devalt; his daughters, Bethany Claire Devalt and Robin Devalt (Pickard); his nephew Michael Mackie; and his close friend Stanley Milas.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Devalt (Banks Gorton); his children, Adam Devalt (Beth), Amanda (Gorton), Malota (Carl) and Daniel Gorton (Amanda Catherine); his sisters, Joan Mackie and Barbara Csizmar; his grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Moriah, Danielle (Bailey), Brennan, Ean, Sophia and Owen; his great grandchildren, Claire and Ashton; his nieces and nephews, Tommy, Fletcher, Billy, Archer, John (Sandy), Joanie (Tom), Christine (Alec), Katie and Isabelle; his sister-in-law Linda (Jeff); and his son-in-law Sean (Robin).
Over the years, he mended porcelain dolls and cat statues, built a dollhouse, assisted with Boy Scout Derby race cars, built a barn for his John Deere equipment, crafted a Halloween candy chute during COVID, and helped with many school projects, including his famous Conestoga wagon model.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratford, CT Firefighters Benevolent Association, 2750 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615 (203 385 4070).
