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JOHN DEVLIN Obituary

DEVLIN, John F. Of West Roxbury, formerly of South Boston, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 14, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Margaret R. "Jeanne" (Devin). Loving father of the late George W. Devlin. Devoted grandfather of Robert J. Devlin of Brockton and John F. Devlin of Foxboro. Dear father-in-law of Janene Devlin of West Roxbury. Brother of Elizabeth Broome of South Boston, Joseph Devlin of Tacoma, WA, Mary Callanan of Stoughton, and the late Philip Devlin, Thomas Devlin, and Sr. Bridget Ann Devlin, S.N.D. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. John was former First Assistant Clerk Magistrate Roxbury District Court, USAF Veteran Korean War, member of American Legion Post 114 Milton. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, July 18th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 a.m. Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to the Sisters of Notre Dame, 185 Orton Marotta Way, South Boston, MA 02127. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2019.

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July 20, 2019

Sorry for the family's loss.may the God of all comfort, strengthens the families and friends during this difficult time of deep sorrow.those who pass on,God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.my sincere condolences to the families and friends at this time of their loss. -GP

Clare McGowan

July 17, 2019

Mr. D will always be remembered as a kind & giving person to all. As one of his candy girls' at the Morton to his kindnesses always shown to my mother , one of his co workers at the courthouse to my daughter. Thoughts & prayers to all
Clare Shea McGowan

Maryann Callanan

July 16, 2019

To the Devlin Family. I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Johnny. He will be missed here on earth, but will be reunited with his wife Jeannie and his son Georgie. He will be watching over the rest of us here. I am sure he will have some stories to tell Philip, Tommy and Anna and his mom and my Nana.

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Charles trowbridge

July 16, 2019

Our prayers go out to you and your family Rob

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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