Luis R. “Papo Louie” Cruz, 54, of West Grove, died Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Anita “Janie” Anderson Cruz, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor Cruz Sr. and Maximina Soto, but was raised by his grandparents, the late Carmen and Andres Cruz.…
Warren M. Devonshire, 84, of West Grove, died Monday, Sept. 16, at his residence. He was the husband of Milania “Millie” Franceschine Devonshire, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Yorklyn, he was the son of the late William and Ella Carrigan Devonshire. Warren was a senior gardener at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, retiring in 1993, after 38 1/2 years of service.…
Charmaine P. Brown, 84, of Williamsburg, Va., formerly of Kennett Square, died Monday, Sept. 16, at the Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Raymond L. Brown, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Grayson and Julia Kelly Patchell. She was a bookkeeper at Longwood gardens, retiring in 1985. Mrs.…
Artist, architect and social activist Rockwell Kent is the subject of an acclaimed documentary to be screened at Brandywine River Museum on October 12 at 1 p.m. The film includes both historical and on-location footage of Kent's adventurous journeys, interspersed with his breathtaking works of art created over seven decades. Director Frederick Lewis will introduce the film.Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) traveled to remote locations such…