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Gerald Devlin Obituary

DEVLIN, Gerald - With his family by his side, Gerald passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, September 9th, 2011. Loving husband of Gretchen and devoted father of David and Sarah (Shawn). Gerald is predeceased by his parents William (Gerry) and Margaret Devlin (Keane) and father-in-law Sid Dearsley. Gerald will be missed dearly by his mother-in-law Anne Dearsley. Dear brother to Ellen, Noel (Kim), Margaret (Bryan), John (Sian) and Brian (Kim). Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews Philip, Adam, Liam, Elisha, Jamie, Ryan, Kyle, Colin, Meaghan, William, Nicole, Rebecca, Ross, Jennifer, Shannon and April. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. W., Oshawa (905-721-1234) on Monday, September 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at ST. GERTRUDE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH (690 King St. E., Oshawa). Interment Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Princess Margaret Hospital would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com

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Published by Toronto Star on Sep. 11, 2011.

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Tory Jackson

October 3, 2011

A candle and incense was lit for Gerald's spirit.
My heartfelt condolences to Noel and his family during this time.

Clare Stoppa

September 16, 2011

Dear Gretchen, Sarah & David, - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
"Hang in there" you will have his love and his memories forever. Gerald was a good man, a family man first and foremost.
L0L Clare & Gerard

September 15, 2011

Gretchen,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Jerry & Dee McKenna

Ivan Herrington

September 14, 2011

The loss of Gerald has left a hole in my heart that will never be filled. I take solace in the memories that I have of this man that I was fortunate enough to have as my best friend, my confidante and my brother.
Gretchen, David and Sarah, Gerald loved all of you and was so proud of each of your accomplishments in life.
I've known all of you for so long that I consider you part of my family. Gerald and I always had each other backs, and I still have his back, which means being there for all of you for whatever and whenever you may need me.
Gerald, I miss you dearly and I will see you again one day. I know when it's my time you'll be there waiting and we'll stick a tee in the ground once again.

Jen Stevens

September 14, 2011

Auntie Gretchen, Sarah and David,
I loved Uncle Gerald so much, he was a wonderful man and a joy in my life. I love you all so much and want to you to know that I'm here.xoxoxo

September 14, 2011

Mrs. Devlin, Sarah and David:
I remember Mr. Devlin coming to St. Hedwig's to pick up Sarah and David after school.
He was always so pleasant and caring to the staff and students.
You knew he loved his family just by his conversations.
So sorry to hear of his passing.
Mrs. Panylo (1992-St. Hedwig's)

Rick and Jeannie Johnston

September 14, 2011

Sarah and Shawn...thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Sarah Floyd

September 13, 2011

Gretchen, Sarah, and David.. thinking of you all during this difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. So sad to hear this. Take care.

Mark Blackmore

September 13, 2011

Gretchen,

While I only knew Gerald from seeing him at the hockey rink, I know from your stories how wonderful a man he was and how much you love him. He will obviously be missed by many, many people. I am saddened by your loss and you are in my thoughts.

The Baileys

September 13, 2011

Your family are in our thoughts during this sad time

Auntie Monica (Stoppa) Dale

September 13, 2011

My dear Gretchen,Sarah and David,it is indeed a sad day for all of us, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always,take special note that now you have a guardian angel to watch over you.............love you

Ron Corriveau

September 13, 2011

Mre Devlin and family: Please accept my deepest sympathy on hearing the news Gerald had passed. I had the good fotune to meet him through work and Union business. He was one of the most respected and liked people in our organization. He had such an uncanny knack of spelling out the issues on any Union matter, that I never formed an opinion until hearing his point of view. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had the opportunity to have known him.

Brad Stoppa

September 13, 2011

Gretchen,

We are so sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,
Brad, Andrea, Jacob and Matthew

Lisa Kellington

September 13, 2011

Gretchen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I fondly remember Gerald as being so kind and helpful when I first started as an Assessment clerk. I will miss our wave accross the arena at every General game.

Steve Marshall

September 13, 2011

It is with fondness that I remember Gerald. May the grace of God make his passing endurable for those he those loved.

September 13, 2011

Gretchen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeannette Drews

Sharon Moffat

September 12, 2011

Margaret, Bryan, Liam and Elisha, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother and uncle. You are in my thoughts.

Ollie Cavers

September 12, 2011

To Gretchen, Sarah and David my sincere condolances. I wish I could think of the words that would make everything all right but I can't. I do know that good people surround themselves with good people. I read the guest book and those good people are a hugh resource for you now. On a lighter note, the hockey fans in heaven better sharpen up, cause Gerald's comin.
Take Care, God Bless

September 12, 2011

Gretchen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Just remeber all the good times you shared together, he is in a better place now
God Bless Anne Gallas

Bob Clint

September 12, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to Gerald's family on their loss. At times like this we can remember and smile. Cheers, Gerald.

Brian Doherty

September 12, 2011

Growing up with Gerald and the Devlin Family was a joy and the memories will stay with me forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to Gerald's family and friends, he will be sadly missed by all.

Brian, Lynda and James

Chris & Tony Gramarossa

September 12, 2011

Dear Ellen, Adam and Philip,
We were so sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. You and the Devlin family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lynn Hooper

September 12, 2011

Gretchen and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
I hope in time that some of the sadness you are presently feeling will be replaced by happy memories of Gerald's life.
I met Gerald working in property assessment and during his involvement with OPSEU. He was a kind and helpful person who will be greatly missed.

Ed & Chris

September 12, 2011

John, Sian & Ryan,
We are all so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Christine Frechette

September 12, 2011

Gretchen and family - So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take care of one another.

Julia Chase

September 12, 2011

Gretchen,

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Jennifer Reid

September 12, 2011

I wish to offer my condolences to Gerald's family. I met Gerald through his involvement with the Ontario Public Service Union. He was what I like to consider an active member, he was interested in doing what he could for his co-workers. May God Bless his family as they mourn his passing and the lost of a loving husband and father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jennifer Reid

Joe Barbeito

September 12, 2011

It is indeed a sad day for all of us who have known and worked with Gerald in the assessment field. To the Devlin Family, Gerald's kindness and character will never be forgotten.

September 12, 2011

"Gretchen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Judy Smith"

September 12, 2011

Margaret and family. There are no words to comfort you when your loss is so enormous. We should never lose someone so young. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cecelia, Adam, Alex and Max

Sam Montgomery

September 12, 2011

Dear Brian, Kim, & Family,

Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family now & always. Take good care.

Jean-Paul Maurice

September 12, 2011

We have lost a good man and a great friend, I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Nylda D'Souza

September 12, 2011

Dear Ellen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gerald is now in a good place and in your mum's company, free from suffering and pain. Please accept my sincere sympathies. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the rest of the family during this difficult time. God Bless. Nylda

Vicki Accum

September 12, 2011

Dear Ellen

My deepest sympathies on the passing of your brother, Gerald. May you and your family find peace in the days to come.

Carmen Lupo

September 12, 2011

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

Carol Hughes

September 12, 2011

My thoughts are with you at this time. Always remember,
I Care!

Carol Hughes

Bob Caines

September 12, 2011

Gretchen, my thoughts are with you and your family

Rosemary MacMillan

September 12, 2011

My heart goes out to the Devlin family at this time and in the days ahead. Gerald, you will be missed by friends and family alike. Truly, a sad day for all.

Michelle & John Vestergaard

September 12, 2011

Margaret, Bryan, Liam and Elisha: We are saddened by the loss of your brother and uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Celebrate his life and cherish your memories.

September 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Pat & Penny Corrigan

Joe Colacicco

September 12, 2011

Gretchen,
I starting with the OPS in 1981 when I was a 17 year old kid and Gerald immediately made me feel like a part of the mailroom crew. Over the years we played baseball together (Gerald could throw the ball like a rocket) and had some good laughs and conversations over those years. When I lived down the road from you Gerald would drop by my place every once and a while and we would watch a baseball or football game. With his easy going demeanor it was easy to like Gerald and he will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Gretchen my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Margaret McNeil

September 12, 2011

Ellen,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Jean-Marc Lagacé

September 12, 2011

Gretchen, I've known Gerald through the glitter in your eyes every time you spoke of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please accept my condolences from Simon and I.

September 12, 2011

Dear Ellen,

Please accept my deepest sympathies ... "May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead".

Noreen DeSouza, Markham, Ontario

Dave Byron

September 12, 2011

I learned many things about life from Noel's descriptions of his conversations with his brother. We once ran the streets togther and went in when the lights went on. He will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts are with you all...

Desirée Yuke

September 12, 2011

A remarkable poised man, well respected amongst his co-workers. You have my deepest sympathies.

Lino Pessoa

September 12, 2011

Dear Ellen, I'm so sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong my friend.

Penny Ireland

September 12, 2011

Margaret and Family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dan Smit

September 12, 2011

Ellen and Adam - so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother and uncle. My condolences to you and your family.

T Almeida

September 12, 2011

Margaret, Brian and family, with deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. May the love and support of family and friends guide you through this most difficult time. Thinking of you.

Ann (Doherty) Gauthier

September 11, 2011

Although it has been many years since our paths have crossed, the Devlin family has a special place in my heart. Please accept condolences from Ernie and me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Ann (Doherty) Gauthier

September 11, 2011

Although it has been many years since our paths have crossed , the Devlin family has always held a special part of my heart. Please accept condolences from my husband Ernie and myself, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ann (Doherty) Gauthier

September 11, 2011

Although it has been many years since our paths have crossed the Devlin family holds a special part in my heart. Please accept the condolences of my husband Ernie and myself. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark and Kim Grisold

September 11, 2011

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Gerald will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Sandy & Scott Wonnell

September 11, 2011

Brian, Kim, Jaime & Kyle - Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother and uncle. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Stuart Adair

September 11, 2011

To a great person whom I will dearly miss. Gerald, you will always be in our thoughts.

Susan and Jim Doherty

September 11, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We are so so very sorry for your loss. Susan and Jim Doherty

Debbie Everson

September 11, 2011

We just came back from being 'down home' for a week's vacation and I read this awful news. Gretchen, I am so deeply sorry for the loss you, your children and the rest of the family have suffered. It is with great fondness that I think back 30 years to when I first met Gerald and I have felt privlidged to always consider him a friend of mine. The very first time that we took Greg to see a Generals game, Gerald was so great to him. He passed Greg a used puck and you would have thought that it was a million bucks for Greg! That was the kind of person I always found Gerald to be - kind and considerate of others and somebody that everyone loved to be around. I cannot believe that we won't be running into each other in the mall somewhere again. Gretchen, I am sure you have tonnes of family around you at this painful time but if there is anything that Paul or I can do for you or your family please let us know. God Bless.

Bernie Frankland

September 11, 2011

Warren and I send our deepest condolences to you Gretchen and your family. He and Warren hit it off together, maybe it was the beautiful white hair, and we will remember his happy smile. Our prayers are with you now.
Bernie & Warren

September 11, 2011

Warren and I send our deepest condolences to you Gretchen and your family. He and Warren hit it off together, maybe it was the beautiful white hair, and we will remember his happy smile. Our prayers are with you now.
Bernie & Warren

Barb & Jim McFedries

September 11, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mike Bonnie Brett Jordan Prosper

September 11, 2011

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

Patti(Doherty) Lee

September 11, 2011

It was with great sadness when I heard about the passing of Gerald. My prayers and thoughts are with Gerald's family at this time and hoping your memories will see you all through now and into the future.

Susan North

September 11, 2011

My memories are of a young Gerald as I "grew up in the Devlin house!" Dear Ellen, Noel, Margaret, John and Brian, our families shared many years of laughter. My deepest condolences to Gerald's family and friends.

Keith & Diane Olan and Family

September 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Pat and Bo Humeniuk

September 11, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Gerald. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Coffey

September 11, 2011

Ah Maggs, what does one say to friends who have lost someone so dear to them? I share your tears, send hugs for support and soon we will get together and have our own little celebration of Gerald's life. Love to you all. xo Linder (MRP)

Bert Moline

September 11, 2011

Gretchin and family,
Gerald and I worked together for many years. I can tell you with certainty how well he was respected amongst his peers for his wise council and ability to mentor others.
Gerald will live on in our good memories.

Kelly Fitzpatrick

September 11, 2011

Gerald will be deeply missed in our office. He was a well respected co-worker & friend to many. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family.

Cam Gardy

September 11, 2011

Words can't express the loss I feel for a friend and Gerald's family. A great man that commanded respect. It was always a good day when the boys were golfing. We will sorely miss you, but always remember.

Wilma King

September 11, 2011

Gretchen & Family My thoughts are with you at this sad time Take Care

John Dragstra

September 11, 2011

Dear Gretchin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was pleasure to work with Gerald for many years.

John and Liz Dragstra
Bobcaygeon, On.

Laurie Munson

September 11, 2011

Gretchen: Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May the God of comfort help you during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Linda Murphy

September 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Diane (Duval) Carey

September 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 10, 2011

Gretchen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. I remember Gerald and know how much you will all miss him.
Penni (Lee) Chalk

September 10, 2011

September 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family

Diane (Duval) Carey

don bell

September 10, 2011

Gerald was the most perceptive man I have ever met. Anyone who thought they were deceiving him were sorely mistaken. I learned so much from him. Words cannot express how much I will miss my best friend.

Patricia Lindsay

September 10, 2011

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

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