MARIE C. DEVINE

DEVINE, Marie C. (Young) Of Walpole, formerly of Needham, February 26, 2025. A loving mother, aunt, nana and friend, Marie was known for her intelligence, kindness and quiet and thoughtful spirit. She was athletic and adventurous and always up for a challenge! Avid reader, gardener, knitter, traveler. She loved to beat her family at any game played, from Uno to Scrabble to tennis and all in between. Marie was born in Montclair, NJ and moved to Medfield, MA at the age of 11. She attended Dover H.S. and Wheaton College, where she received her degree in Chemistry. At Dover High School, she met David Devine, who she married in 1952. They were happily married for 61 years, until his death in 2013. Together, they settled in Needham, where they raised their family with love. Marie freely volunteered her time to many organizations, including Glover Hospital, the Girl Scouts and the Mass Ski Club. Marie leaves four daughters, Carol (Nick Passaretti), Deb (Greg Kane), Marcy and Amy (Ed Buchanan); as well as eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition, Marie leaves many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her greatly. Visiting Hours in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Sunday, March 2, from 4-7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Centre St., Dover, on Monday, March 3, at 10am. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery, Dover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Cross. To share a memory of Marie, visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201