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Julia Devaney Obituary

DEVANEY, Julia (Colarusso) Formerly of Watertown and Cambridge, Nov. 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Loving mother of John and his wife Cathy of Burlington, Robert and his wife Judi of Reading. Sister of Marion Sullivan of Cambridge and the late Jean Cantwell. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, Friday at 9am. Funeral mass in St. Paul's Church, Bow & Arrow Sts., Cambridge at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visting hours Thursday 3-8pm. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Julia's memory to the Cambridge Emblem Club #108, Box 382052, Cambridge, MA 02238. Online guestbook www.brownandhickey.com Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 617-484-2534 617-547-1500

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2011.

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Jackie Benlian

November 30, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to all of Julia's family. She was a gracious, kind and lovely lady. I have fond memories of her at state convention with lots of laughs. My Mom Rita and and I are saddended by her passing but know she is at peace. May the memory of her beautiful smile enlighten the days ahead. Julia will be deeply missed. You are in our thoughts and prayer Jackie Benlian and Rita Fortier

December 3, 2011

A Great Friend and a wonderful Emblem sister. We had great fun on the Emblem Trail throughout the years. She is and will be truly missed. Dorothy E. Tassinari, WEC#15

william megan

December 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 1, 2011

Dear John & Bobby,

We would like to express our deepest sympthay in the passing of your mother. It is our deepest regret that we are unable to be there.

Dominic and Debbie (Cochrane) Savarese

Steve Coughlin

December 1, 2011

Bobby,
So sorry to hear the sad news. My warmest condolences to you and the family.

December 1, 2011

The Billerica Emblem Club #410 Officers and members express their sincere sympathy on the death of our dear friend Julia Devaney, May she rest in peace and we shall always keep her in our prayers.
Billeria Emblem Club #410

December 1, 2011

Dea John,Cathy and Family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of dear Julia. she was a wonderful friend to all she came in contact with and will be missed by all of us. I will always remember her in my daily prayers.
Edith Danforth, Mass State Assoc.Emblem Clubs, State Past President

Shir;ey Svedberg

December 1, 2011

Lloyd and I send our deepest sympathy. She will be greatly missed by all.. She was my mentor. I could not have done what I did if it weren't for her. . Lloyd and Shirley Svedberg

Tucker Dewing

December 1, 2011

Sincere Condolences.

December 1, 2011

MARGUERITE & I SEND OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE BOTH HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR MOM & DAD. MARGUERITE &TOM CHISHOLM

Tina Lee Laurie (Jr Past President)

November 30, 2011

To Julia's family....at this hard time always remember the wonderful memories. She certainly was a caring, a loving, and a classy lady. But most of all, she was a wonderful person. She will be missed by so many. MAY SHE WATCH OVER ALL WHO LOVED HER AND ALL THOSE WHOM SHE LOVED.....Sleep my Sister Sleep...
In Emblem Love with our deepest condolences, All the Officers & Members of West Springfield - Agawam Emblem Club # 526

November 30, 2011

Bobby,John & Kathy,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a cherished friend of our mother Kay Flynn. Through the years they shared many laughs and wonderful times at the Emblem Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Corcoran
Bill Flynn
Joe Flynn
Jerry Flynn

November 30, 2011

Bobby and John,

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You mother was a cherished friend of our mother Kay Flynn. Through they years shared many laughs and wonderful times at the Emblem Club.

Michael Corcoran
Bill Flynn
Joe Flynn
Jerry Flynn

Jean Bentubo

November 30, 2011

Dear John & Cathy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that you're both in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jean Bentubo

Philip Harrington

November 30, 2011

John & Cathy,
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

The Harrington Family

TIM & PAT HICKEY

November 30, 2011

DEAR JOHN,BOBBY AND FAMILY, PAT AND I WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF JULIA'S PASSING. SOME OF OUR HAPPY MEMORIES OF JULIA WAS AT THE SULLIVAN ST.PATRICK'S DAY DINNERS WHEN SHE AND MICKEY WOULD DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY BOTH OF THEM BEAUTIFUL DANCERS AND A PLEASURE TO WATCH.TRY AND LOOK BACK ON ALL THE HAPPY TIMES YOU SHARED TOGETHER BE ASSURED WE WILL KEEP JULIA AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THIS WEEKEND AT MASS. FONDLY,

Maureen and Richard Santoro

November 30, 2011

Sharing deeply in your sorrow and offering heartfelt sympathy.

November 30, 2011

Dear Bob, Judi, & family.
A message of sympathy, of comfort, and caring to help you through this difficult time. Please accept our condolences.
Always
Bob, Frances, Robert, & John Harty

November 30, 2011

Dear John & Cathy

There are simply no words -

An elegant and classy women who I adored and loved.

She will always hold a special spot in my heart.

Love

Sandra & Dukey Albano

November 30, 2011

Our beloved Julia - she was our rock and foundation in the Massachusetts State Association of Emblem Clubs. We can not express how much we will miss her guidance, humor and elegance!

Our love and prayers to all of you.

Donna Mazzola, SPP
Supreme President
Supreme Emblem Club of the USA

November 30, 2011

John So sorry for your loss. She was one sweet person.
Mike Benullo & Rosemary Ward

Michael, Denise, Michael and Paul Sullivan

November 30, 2011

Dear John, Cathy, Bobby and Judi:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Auntie Julia was a wonderful person. It was great to attend a number of Emblem Club events with her, she was something special. We will remember her fondly.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael, Denise, Michael and Paul Sullivan

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