Donald F. Davenport, age 88 of Wantage, passed away peacefully at the Complete Care at Barn Hill in Newton on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022.
Born in Wantage to the late Frank H, and Mabel (Havens) Davenport, Donald was a lifelong resident. Donald was a dairy farmer for thirty-six years, and an officer of the Dairymen's League. He then worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Wantage Township Road Department for twenty seven years, prior to his retirement in 1994. An avid bowler and Dodgers fan, Donald had also been a past member and officer of the Sussex Elks' Lodge #2288.
Predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Dorothy Davenport, Donald is survived by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn; and daughter, Donna Johnson and her husband Michael all of Wantage. He was the adoring grandfather to Sarah and Laura Johnson. He is also survived by a sister, Audrey Katzenstein.
A visitation for Donald will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 from 10AM to 12PM at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third Street, Sussex, NJ 07461. A funeral service will follow at 12PM at the funeral home. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery in Wantage to follow. Online condolences may be offered through www.fergusonfuneralhomesnj.com