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Edward Devlin Obituary

DEVLIN, Edward J. "Buddy" In Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, November 29th. Beloved husband of Frances M. (Finlayson). Loving father of Edward J. and his wife Karen E. Devlin of Wakefield, Lisa M. Devlin of Quincy, Brian P. and his wife Jennifer Devlin of Braintree, Frances M. and her husband Mark F. Mullaly of Weymouth, Michael R. Devlin of Dorchester, and Matthew and his wife Terry Ann Devlin of Abington. Brother of John Devlin of Quincy, Patrick Devlin of Dorchester, Kevin Devlin of South Boston, and James Devlin of Plymouth. Survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Wednesday morning, December 3, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Former parishioner of St. William's Parish and member of St. William's Band. Donations in his memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 15 Allerton St., Roxbury, MA 02119. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. For directions and guestbook, www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2008.

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DEBBIE HARVEY-HILL

December 16, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Christine Wainwright

December 3, 2008

Mike,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeana Kelly

December 3, 2008

Brian & Family, I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Ted & Jude Killion

December 2, 2008

To the entire Devlin family, especially Brian and Matt -
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

MALISSA DONAHUE

December 2, 2008

You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Mike & Malissa Donahue

Michelle Colby

December 2, 2008

Deviln Family - I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Thinking of you... Michelle

Susan and Jay Turner

December 2, 2008

Dear Matt and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jay and Susan Turner

David Burnes

December 1, 2008

Mike and family,

I'm sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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