Elizabeth Theresa Fahey McDEVITT

McDEVITT, Elizabeth Theresa Fahey Of Lexington, MA passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at the age of 88.

She was predeceased by her husband, James (Jim) William McDevitt, Sr.; her father, Martin Joseph Fahey; and her mother, Winifred (Morgan) Fahey. She was also predeceased by her brother, Thomas Fahey of Hicksville, NY; and her sisters, Virginia Fahey of Natick, MA and Winifred Zoeller of St. Louis, MO.

Elizabeth is survived by her son, James William McDevitt, Jr.; his wife, Susan; and their children Theresa and James, III of Pepperell, MA; her daughter, Maureen Suitter; her husband, Rick; and their son, Blake of Woburn, MA; and her daughter, Susan King; her husband, Steven; and their children Ryan and Audrey of Washington, DC.

Elizabeth is also survived by her grandson, Trevor James Brightman; his wife, Jamie; and their son Winston; as well as Jaimie's son, Charlie all of Deerfield, MA. Also surviving Elizabeth are her sister, Barbara and husband, Frank Sanchez of Natick, MA; brothers, Francis Fahey of Milton, VT; and James and his wife, Coletta Fahey of Wappingers Falls, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Boston College as well as her Master of Business Administration from Boston University, while raising three spirited teenagers. She was BU's class valedictorian and class president. Over her 50-year career Elizabeth held several positions, including Emergency Room Nurse, Nurse Manager and Neurosurgical Nurse at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was a member of the Nursing Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau and a published member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Elizabeth's compassion for people continues as she has made the ultimate gift of body donation to Boston University Medical School.

Elizabeth and her loving husband, Jim, were happily married for 60 years. They enjoyed vacations to Cannon Mountain and the Lake's Region of NH. She read on the dock while Jim fished and had a great laugh when Jim fell into the lake fully clothed! She was an avid reader and volunteered at Cary Memorial Library.

Elizabeth was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren jump through the sprinkler and play in the living room during many family gatherings.

Our mother was a gentle soul. Always available for a laugh, a hug or just to listen. She was the kind of mother all kids hope for. Her presence will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elizabeth's name to Doctors Without Borders at www.doctorswithoutborders.org.

A Memorial Service for Elizabeth was held on Friday, May 24, at Douglass Funeral Home in LEXINGTON, MA. Douglass/Customer logo