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Devejian -- Gwendolyn Devejian Buckley peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on September 25, 2001, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gwen was born November 14, 1902, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, the youngest of two daughters born to Annie Redgrave of Barton Mills, England and Markar Harootinian, a native of Armenia. Her parents immigrated to the Boston area in 1899 where her father started a fashionable women's tailor shop on Boylston Street. In 1907 Gwen lost an eye in an accident while playing with friends. That same year the family moved to Louisville, Kentucky. In 1925 Gwen married Krikor Sarkis Devejian, a native of Armenia, owner of a stylish women's tailor shop in Louisville, KY. In 1934 their only child, John Gregory, was born. The family's life centered around many friends from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and the Armenian community in Louisville. Upon death of her husband in 1941, she continued to operate his business for several years. Additionally, her life work included staff positions at Congregational Addith Israel Synagogue, Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, and St. Andrews Episcopal Church where she was secretary to Rev. James Wilson Hunter, who later became the Episcopal Bishop of Wyoming. In 1948 Gwen married Herbert Buckley and the family moved to Bloomington, Indiana. When Buckley died in 1952, Gwen became area representative for Gay Valley Camp of Brevard, North Carolina. In 1962 Gwen moved to Indianapolis, Indiana with her friend Maggie Fuller, who was her companion for many years. In January 1997 Gwen moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to be near her family. Gwen was a generous, thoughtful Mother, Grandmother, and good friend to countless. Her wise council and positive attitude influenced many. Her selfless commitment to family and friends helped all overcome the hardships of WWI, the Great Depression, and WWII. Gwen is thankful for the Lord's faithful love and companionship of her journey. She was a member of PEO and St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church. A family memorial service is planned. Gwen is survived by her son; Greg Devejian, his wife, Pat of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren Leslie Cosimi and husband, Mark, of Mason, OH, Lynn Devejian of Albuquerque, NM, Steven Devejian and friend, Susie Magbuhat, of Bosie, ID; also by great grandchildren Nicolette Casale of Albuquerque, NM, and Reese and Ryan Cosimi of Mason, OH; and by her long time friend and companion, Maggie Fuller of Frederick, MD. In lieu of flowers, Gwen prefers memorial be made to St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church, Attention Director of Christian Education, 431 Richmond Place, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106 or to a children's Christian education program of your choice.
        Published on: Sun October 07, 2001