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Joan Devore Obituary

DEVORE Joan Lalley Devore, age 75 of Centerville, Mass., previously of Fairfield, died on Friday, September 21, 2007 at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Charles A. Devore for 51 years; mother of Michael Devore and his wife, Eileen, of Trumbull, Daniel Devore and his wife, Amy, of Westport and Cathleen Devore of Barrington, Ill.; sister of Betty Nelson and her husband, Ed, of Fairfield; grandmother of Brock and Chelsea Lachapelle, Patrick, James and Kathleen Devore and Sam and Lindsey Sagnella. Joan was born in Bridgeport and was a longtime resident of Fairfield where she and Charles raised their family. They enjoyed many years of summer fun at the Holiday Beach Club. She lived on Cape Cod, Mass. for 11 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, nana and sister. Visiting hours will be in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Marstons Mills on Monday, September 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 25 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 S. Main Street, Centerville. Burial will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to Caring Hearts, 30 Hawthorn Street, So. Dennis, MA 02660.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Sep. 23, 2007.

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Chip Ryan

September 24, 2007

Uncle Charlie,

We are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Joan. She was always so much fun in life. I know you miss her so very much. Sue and I will say many Hail Mary's for her.

Edward F. Orciuch Jr

September 24, 2007

To Charlie And Dan:
First my deepest sympathy at your loss. I remeber meeting Joan on a few occasions back in the days of Westport Development. She had a warm and friendly dispostion which touced anyone who met her
May God's Peace and Love be with you and your family at this difficult time and in the days ahead.

Carolyn Skiba

September 23, 2007

Dear Charlie, Cathy, Michael, Danny, Betty, Ed, Betsy, Barb and Teddy -

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Both Skip and I have fond memories of Joanie - full of life, love and laughter. We personally admired her for being a fighter and a wonderful mother and friend to her family. We only have very fond memories of her from years at Holiday Beach Club.

Wish we could be there to give you our condolences. Please know we will keep you in our prayers.

Love to all ~

Skip and Carolyn Skiba

Fay DeForest

September 23, 2007

Dear Betty,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your sister.
Love,
Fay DeForest

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