PETER C. DEVEREAUX

Devereaux, Peter C. Of North Andover, MA, age 52, Marine, Boxer, Male Breast Cancer Awareness Advocate and Long Distance Runner. After a long battle with male breast cancer, Peter passed away surrounded by his dedicated family. Pete was the son of Edward and Theresa Devereaux, and grew up in Peabody. He was a champion Golden Gloves boxer and a fantastic endurance athlete. Pete served his country proudly as a U.S. Marine. He was a hands-on guy who was a skilled landscaper and later a machinist. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, Pete became a tireless advocate for breast cancer awareness, speaking all over the country. Pete is survived by his devoted wife, Fiona Maguire and daughter, Jackie; brothers, Paul, Ed and Joe; sisters, Debra, Cathy and Theresa, and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on August 24, 2014 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third Street, NORTH ANDOVER, MA. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Salem, MA. For online condolences, please visit our website at: www.contefuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peter C. Devereaux Fund, TD Bank North, 451 Andover Street, North Andover, MA 01845.