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Start: 2024-01-03T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-01-03T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield

BORN

January 28, 1949

DIED

December 29, 2023

LOCATION

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield Obituary

Donald R. Devins, 74, known by many as Chipper, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Theriaque) Devins, he was a 1967 graduate of West Springfield High School. He lived in West Springfield most of his life. Donald worked as a custodian for the West Springfield School System for thirty-five years, retiring in 2000. He was an avid sports enthusiast, and loved spending time with his family and loved making people laugh. He leaves his wife of twenty-nine years, Theresa (Formica) Devins. Three children and their spouses, JoAnn and Rondale Willis of Cherryville, NC, Donald R Jr. And Melissa Devins of Chicopee, and Shawn R. and Brianna Devins of West Springfield, three sisters, Rose A. Zimmerman, Dorothy J. Devins, Theresa Brannkarr all of West Springfield, five grandchildren, Emilee, Eli, Ava, Robert, Charles and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Vincent F. Devins and Charles Devins. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-7pm at Curran Jones Funeral Home, 109 Main Street, West Springfield followed by a funeral home service at 7pm. The burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.curranjones.com

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If you grew up in the Merrick Section, you knew Chipper. To be honest, I'm not sure I knew his name was Donald. He was always Chipper to me. Chipper was a super friendly, hard-working guy who was always willing to take time to lend a hand or help you fix something. I think he got my brother and me into CB radios, too. He was over our house quite a bit when I was a kid, or I'd see him while I was walking to or from the Boys & Girls Club, and he was always fun to stop and talk to. A Merrick...

Mike Scully

January 13, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend

I knew Chipper all through the 1960's and 70's. He was a hell of a nice guy and my mother especially love him. He was very good to myself, my brother, Mike and my brother, Neil. Chipper was always welcome in our home on Union st. I saw Chipper about 5 years ago in WS after not having seen him since around 1980. 40 years later, I recognized his voice and asked if it was him. It was and we had a nice time reminiscing about the old Merrick Section and we were both surprised at how much we...

Brian Scully

January 05, 2024 | Friend

He was a great guy he will be missed

Ka th y Greene

January 04, 2024 | Spfld, MA | Friend

My sincere condolences to the Devins Family at this time and my prayers are with you all. May you rest in peace cousin Chipper!!! I Love you all Uncle Tommy & Aunty Janet's oldest daughter Terry.

Terry (Theriaque) Brown & Family

January 03, 2024 | Family

Don/Melissa & family...Heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Hope you find comfort knowing he is at peace in a better place.
Love,
Jay Norma & Dave Tryon

JAY NORMA TRYON

January 03, 2024 | MONSON, MA | Friend

My deepest condolences to the Devins family. I will always have great memories going up with your family. May God give you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Linda (Fafard) Bengle

Linda Bengle

January 03, 2024 | Friend

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

Kim and Bob verge

January 01, 2024

Dotty, My sincerest condolences to your family during this time.

Nicole Whiting

December 31, 2023 | Other

Dottie so sorry for the loss of your brother candy rawson

Candace Rawson

December 31, 2023 | Family

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