Barbara A. Stevens

Barbara A. Devine Stevens, age 76, of Oxford, the beloved wife of the late Elston P. Stevens, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven on November 29, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mildred Mary Coughlin Devine. Barbara was a devout communicant of the Church of the Good Shepherd of Seymour, where she enjoyed teaching religious school for over ten years. Before her retirement, she was a longtime employee of New Haven Savings Bank. Barbara enjoyed family vacations including camping, Wildwood, and other trips to the shore. Most of all, Barbara loved spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by all and remain forever in our hearts. Barbara's family includes her two devoted sons, Timothy Stevens and his wife Jan of Ansonia and Gregory Stevens and his wife Jennifer of Seymour, her four loving grandsons Michael, James, Connor and Samuel, her two cherished brothers Arnold "Buzz" Devine of Torrington and Joseph Devine of Litchfield. In addition, she leaves her treasured Uncle James Coughlin and his wife Mary Ann of North Haven, a caring niece Carolyn Perry, her husband Matt and two children, a caring nephew Joseph Devine and his wife Jennifer and kids, her former sister-in-law Nancy Devine of Southbury, and several cousins that were dear to her heart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 am DIRECTLY at St. Nicholas Parish, Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road, Seymour. Interment will follow in the family plot at St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven. Friends and relatives may attend a walk-through visitation on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street (Rt. 67, across from Klarides Village) from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. At all times Visitors must wear masks and adhere to social-distancing requirements. In order to accommodate all guests, all visitors please enter the funeral home through the rear door and exit through front door after greeting the family. Memorial gifts in Barbara's memory may be made to Seymour Pink, through the funeral home. To light a virtual candle or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com. Cemetery Details St.Lawrence Cemetery West Haven, CT Previous Events A Walkthrough Visitation FEB 11. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) Miller-Ward Funeral Home 260 Bank Street (RT 67, across from Klarides Village) Seymour, CT 06483 https://www.millerwardfuneralhome.com Mass of Christian Burial FEB 12. 11:00 AM (ET) Church of the Good Shepherd 135 Mountain Road Seymour, CT 06483