Eleventh Generation12704. Walter Crayton "Skeet" DAVENPORT455,2550 was born on 16 April 1918 in Rangeley, Franklin, Maine.455 He appeared in the census on 6 January 1920 in Rangeley, Franklin, Maine. Age 1, born Maine, parents born Maine, living with parents. Name on census: Crayton Devanport. He appeared in the census on 7 April 1930 in Rangeley, Franklin, Maine. Age 11, born Maine, parents born Maine, living with parents. Name on census: W. Crayton. Davenport. Skeet appeared in the census on 21 May 1940 in Rangeley, Franklin, Maine. Age 22, born Maine. He was single, working as a laborer in the lumber industry, and living with his parents. Name on census: Walter C. Davenport. He enlisted in the US Army on 3 June 1942 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine. He was discharged 30 Nov 1945. He died on 21 January 2002 at the age of 83 in Rangeley, Franklin, Maine.455 His obituary was published on 30 January 2002 in the Original Irregular in Kingfield, Franklin, Maine. RANGELEY -- Walter "Skeet" Davenport, 83, of Rangeley, Maine, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.He was born in Rangeley, on April 16, 1918, the son of Walter and Eva Davenport.He was a valiant and decorated soldier serving 26 years in the U.S. Army. He served in World War II with the 325th Glider Infantry of the 82nd Airborne Division, and fought in seven assaults including Sicily, the Invasion of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, the Invasion of Holland, and the Ardennes. He was active in the U.S. Army Reserves and formed the Army Reserve Unit in Rangeley.A lifetime resident of Rangeley, Skeet served as tax assessor for 25 years and was the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer for 10 years. He served on the Board of Selectmen including three years as Chairman, was a member of the Planning Board and served as President of the Rangeley Lakes Historical Society. He was a caring family man and strong supporter of young people in the community, maintaining an ever-present Maine sense of humor.Skeet cherished and fought for the protection of his native region as a registered Maine Guide for 55 years. He was an avid fly fisherman, trapper and hunter. He managed Grant's Kennebago Camps on Kennebago Lake for 20 years, and always caught the fish no one else could.He is survived and missed by his wife, Margaret; his son, Walter Davenport of Rangeley; and his daughters, Karyl and Melissa Davenport both of Boston, Mass.; his sisters, June Plummer, Sarah Davenport, Arlene Rich, Carlene Miller and Eleanor Guevremont and their families all of Rangeley; and the families of his deceased brothers and sister, William and Richard Davenport and Elizabeth Wilson.A gathering to remember Skeet Davenport was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Main Street in Rangeley, on Friday, Jan. 25, 2002.Graveside services will be held in early June.Friends wishing to may make donations in his memory to the Rangeley Historical Society, Main Street, Rangeley, Maine 04970. Walter Crayton "Skeet" DAVENPORT and Arlene C. VERRILL were married on 9 February 1947 in Rangeley, Franklin, Maine.455 Arlene C. VERRILL455 was born (date unknown). Walter Crayton "Skeet" DAVENPORT-64601 and Arlene C. VERRILL-64618 had the following children:
Walter Crayton "Skeet" DAVENPORT and Margaret V. SMITH were married on 1 February 1964 in Maine.455 Margaret V. SMITH455 was born (date unknown). |