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THOMAS DEVLIN Obituary

DEVLIN, Thomas William Thomas William Devlin, Massachusettes State Trooper 1st Class, age 58, of Wilmington, succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty. He passed at home on September 3, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was the beloved husband and best friend of Nancy Elaine (Peterson) Devlin, devoted father of Matthew William Devlin, Rachel Claire Devlin, Paul Thomas Devlin and Hannah Elaine Devlin, all of Wilmington. Cherished son of the late Paul V. and Mary B. (Melly) Devlin. Devoted brother of Paul Devlin of Lexington, Mary Fredrickson & husband Peter of South Weymouth, Eileen MacPherson & husband Keith of Waltham, Kathleen Devlin of Wells, ME, Patricia Puopolo & husband Francis of Georgetown, and Lt. James Devlin, MSP of Worcester. Treasured brother-in-law of Stephen & Jeanne Peterson, Robert & Carla Peterson, James & Kimberly Peterson, Cynthia & Kevin Kilday, all of Wilmington, and Michael & Susan Peterson of Westford. Tom is further survived by scores of nieces, nephews, fellow troopers and police officers, and friends, who adored him. Visiting Hours: Family and friends are invited to Visiting Hours at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), WILMINGTON on Thursday, September 10th from 4:00-8:00 P.M. A Celebration of Trooper Thomas Devlin's life will take place on Friday, September 11th at 12:00 noon on the Wilmington High School Field, Wildwood Street, Wilmington. Interment will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. All guests attending services are required to wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Trooper Thomas Devlin's memory to Home Improvement Ministries (H.I.M.), 213 Burlington Road #101-B, Bedford, MA 01730, https://himweb.org/donate, an organization close to Tom's heart. Those who wish to donate to the Devlin Family Foundation or to the Trooper Thomas W. Devlin Memorial Scholarship to benefit graduating Wilmington resident seniors who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement, may send their donation to the care of James Peterson, 314 Main Street, Suite 104, Wilmington, MA 01887, https://trooperdevlinscholarship.org Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2020.

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Amy

September 12, 2020

Tom was an outstanding father and husband.. His children are a reflection of the kind of Dad he was. Great kids.! Tom loved his chicken parm with xxxtra provolone and pizza with the family on Friday. Always smiling....great guy. He will surely be missed!!!!!

Amy Lancelotta

September 12, 2020

Tom was an outstanding father and husband.. His children are a reflection of the kind of Dad he was. Great kids.! Tom loved his chicken parm with xxxtra provolone and pizza with the family on Friday. Always smiling....great guy. He will surely be missed!!!!!

Kathleen Brush Duke

September 10, 2020

The family of the late Massachusetts State Trooper Ron Brush Jr (A4 Medford), a Trooper from 1987-2005 sends its deepest condolences to the Devlin Family

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Marianne Kiklis

September 9, 2020

Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. John and I got to know Tom through our work at the Woburn District Court. He was a true friend. May his memory be eternal. He will be in our hearts, as will you and your family. Marianne Kiklis and John Teeven

Denise Mamos

September 8, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Trooper Devlin when he started the Saturdays RMV details. He was a wonderful man, a proud father, and had deep respect for the uniform. He reminded me of a Teddy Bear behind that Uniform though, because our little conversations when working together all about family. I haven't seen him in years, but I will never ever forget this extraordinary gentleman. Nancy, I am truly sorry for your loss.

fran v cunningham

September 8, 2020

I only met him once,but his sister,Mary Devlin Frederickson, was a dear friend,and the best roommate anyone could've ever had.1972......?....Mary, I loved you then,and i love you still, my sympathies to your family.Wonderful family.....LOVE,Franny.V.C.(whitman,Mass.)

kathy kidik

September 6, 2020

To my dear freind Nancy my heart goes out to you and your family. God bless

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. - Wilmington

187 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, MA 01887

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12:00 p.m.

Wilmington High School Field

Wildwood Street, Wilmington, MA

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