Kenneth O. Devens, 83, of Pleasant Valley, New York died on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Eleanor Nursing Care Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born, September 8, 1938, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Ernest and Amy (Cookinham) Devens. After graduating from F.D. Roosevelt High School, Ken went on to be a carpenter for Local 203 until he opened his own company with his son Joe, K & J Devens Inc, where he worked for many years before his retirement. On Saturday, February 8, 1958, in Hyde Park, New York, he married the former Melinda D. Kahn. Mrs. Devens survives at home. Ken could often be found playing softball, darts, pool, bowling with the Hyde Park Merchants. He was also a member of Ti Yogi Bowman in Hyde Park, Ken loved fishing, woodworking, making homemade pens, and whittling. Along with his wife, Ken is survived by his two sons, Joe Devens and wife Wendy; Chris Devens and wife Terry; three grandchildren, Amanda (Mike) Pallazzo, Ryan (Megan) Devens, and James Devens; and three great grandchildren, Mickey, Amaya, and Maverick Pallazzo. He is also survived by his sister Anita Corey and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his three siblings, Clarence Devens, Ernie Devens, and Myrtle Boice, In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesday, March 15th. A service will take place at 5:30pm during the calling hours. Burial of his cremains will take place in the springtime at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park, at the convenience of the family. Kenneth's family respectfully requests memorial donations in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association. 2649 South Rd. Suite 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.alz.org) Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.