Obituary of Devon Schmitt

DURHAM - Devon Schmitt, 20, formerly of Durham and Cheshire, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017.  Devon was born October 14, 1996 in Middletown, the son of Donald F. Schmitt, III and Teresa A. Schmitt-Perry.

Devon attended both Cheshire High School and graduated from Coginchaug High School Class of 2014.  He was active with both the Ram and Coginchaug Bands and Jazz Bands as a Trumpet player as well as an avid snowmobiler.  He was known for his love of music, his infectious smile, big heart and his ability to love everyone he knew.  He was most recently employed at the family orchard Norton Brothers Farm in Cheshire.

Devon was blessed with a large extension of family inlcuding his Step-father Michael Perry of Cheshire and Step-Mother Christine Schmitt of Wallingford.  He is survived by his brothers Donald "DJ" Schmitt, IV of Wallingford, Brett Bengtson of Higganum and the love of his life Katy Meehan of Madison.  Also his grandparents of all sides including Donald and Jane Schmitt Jr. of Durham, Anita Bengtson of Cromwell Janette Brogan of FL, Jeannette Raynes of KS and Phyllis Perry of Cheshire; great grand partents Marilyn Bengtson of Cromwell; and his cousins Kendra & Shannon O'Malley and Jason Denny as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He is predeceased by his grandmother Ruth Shaw, grandfathers, Eric Bengtson and Thomas Perry and great grandfather Richard Bengtson.

Arrangements - Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St.  A graveside service will be held 10:00 am on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Cheshire Hillside Cemetery, Wallingford Road, Cheshire.  The family asks that donations be made to a memorial scholarship in his name: Coginchaug Regional High School Scholarship Committee, PO Box 120, Durham, CT 06422.