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Charles Devlin Obituary

Of Ipswich, November 14th, formerly of Malden. Beloved husband of M. Jean (Slemmer) Devlin. Father of C. Michael Devlin Jr. of Ipswich, Mark Devlin and his wife Lisa of Tyngsboro, William Devlin and his wife Helen of Framingham and Nancy Devlin of Dubai, U.A.E. Grandfather of Abbigail, Lauren, Owen and Liam Devlin. Brother of Margaret Duclos of Cotuit, Nora Mahan of Warwick, RI, Mary Murphy of Plymouth, Grace Mullen of Weymouth, Claire Coffey of Plymouth, Dorothy Greenleaf of Southern Pines, NC and the late George Devlin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN at Medford line on Tuesday Nov. 18th at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church Chapel in Malden at 9 AM. Relatives & friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment in Cowles Memorial Cemetery in Ipswich. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Jean S. & Charles M. Devlin Scholarship Fund, Northeastern University, 346 Richard Hall, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2003.

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NORA/PAT LOFTUS Jr.

November 17, 2003

DEAR JEANNE,AND FAMILY,"DEVLINS, FRIENDS ONE AND ALL" KNOWING CHARLIE WAS SICK FOR A LONG WHILE,IT SADDNED NORA AND I (LOFTUS FAMILY) TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING.HE WAS A MASTER FAVOR DOER,ESPECIALLY IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, AS HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS COULD ATTEST TO THAT. IF WE WERE UP NORTH WE WOULD BE WITH YOU DURING THE FUNERAL SERVICE.NORA's BROTHER FR. MARTIN G. SHAUGHNESSY S. J. IS SAYING A SPECIAL MASS AND PRAYERS FOR CHARLIE,AT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY WHERE HE IS MISSIONED, AND TEACHES. WE HOPE TO BE IN CONTACT WITH YOU ON OUR NEXT TRIP NORTH.

Jeanne Ryder

November 17, 2003

Dear Mrs. D. and all the family:

I was extremely sorry to hear about Mr. D's health problems in recent years, and it is very sad to hear today of his passing. But we all live in hope that his suffering is over and he is in a better place now. I hope that belief provides some comfort to you.



I will always remember his smile and laugh and the fun times we enjoyed with him at NU in the Student Union and also as volunteer workers for his masterfully-organized NU Commencement operations. I will also never forget the help he gave me when I was getting ready to fund my graduate education here in NYC.



He always had a joke or a smile or a helpful piece of advice, and on most occasions, all three at once. He was a lovely man and we will all miss him and remember him and the happiness he brought. God bless you all and may He look after Charlie on a comfy cloud up there.



Sincere sympathy from

Jeannie Ryder

karl and lisa touet

November 17, 2003

We're sorry for your loss Mark.

Stay strong and remember the good times.



Love

Karl & Lisa

Marcia and Harvey Vetstein

November 16, 2003

Jean, Marcia and I send our deepest condolences to you and family. I enjoyed working with Charlie for many years as a friend and colleague. I will miss him. Harvey Vetstein

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