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Keith DEVLIN Obituary

DEVLIN, Keith Michael Keith Michael Devlin, age 35, of 341 Middletown Ave., Wethersfield, formerly of Niantic, died Sunday (October 17, 2010), following a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was born in New London, on July 30, 1975, the son of Kevin Arthur Devlin and Maureen (Mariani) Devlin. He was a 1993 graduate of East Lyme High School and attended Florida Southern State College and Middlesex Community College. He had recently married Karina Kempny and had moved to Wethersfield with his wife. Keith and Karina were joyfully married June 26 in Westbrook. They were so happy to have found each other and were looking forward to their life together. They had three special dogs, Bugsey, Brady, and Eva. Keith was employed at Devlin & Hale Associates, Inc. as an Account Manager, working closely with his father in the business for more than five years. In addition to his wife, Karina, Keith leaves behind his beloved mother, Maureen Devlin of Niantic, and her significant other Richard DelRusso; his father and best friend, Kevin Devlin and his wife Barbara Durland of Chester; his sister, Kimberly Yacovou and her husband Matt, along with Keith's favorites niece and nephews, Cailyn, Matthew, and Gregory Yacovou. He also leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Isabelle Thompson of North Wilkesboro, NC, along with many adoring aunts, uncles, and cousins across the country and in Poland. He also leaves two stepbrothers, John Ayer of Old Saybrook, and Don Ayer of Jamaica Plain, MA, and a step-grandmother Elizabeth Durland of Essex. Keith also leaves his wonderful and loving in-laws, who were so much a part of his life--in America and Poland, Zofia and Boguslaw Kempny of Rocky Hill, and also his brother-in-law, Erik Kempny. Keith was actively involved in maintaining physical health by running, working out at Cardio Express, kayaking, and hiking. He was a member of the Westbrook Elks. He loved quiet moments on the beach and at home with his wife and their dogs. Calling hours are from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday (October 21, 2010) at the Thomas L. Neilan and Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday (October 22, 2010) at St. Agnes Church on Haigh Ave. in Niantic. Interment will be private and will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in his name directly to the Connecticut Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Rd., Quaker Hill, CT, 06375. To view Keith's video tribute, to obtain directions, or to send an on-line condolence message to his family, visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2010.

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Doyle

October 28, 2010

I am terribly saddened by this tragic accident. I have been out of town, and returned to learn of Keith's passing. I have fabulous memories of Keith and his priceless smile in the 41N days. An chuid eile i síocháin mo chara, agus Bealtaine dia do theaghlach

Evan Bernstein

October 24, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Keith growing up. He will be missed.

mary

October 24, 2010

to the devlin family,
its obvious that you lost a special person just by this picture of keith. i do not know him but wanted to say sorry for your sadness. may his smile stay in all your hearts...

Matt & Stacy Haynes

October 23, 2010

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Marie Harabin

October 22, 2010

Maureen, Kevin, Kim, Karina and family.

We were so saddened when we heard about Keith. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marie & Paul Harabin

veronica corbett

October 22, 2010

Karina, Maureen and family I was so saddened to hear of Keiths tragic passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Rest in peace Keith.

Fay and Alan Abrahamsson

October 22, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the Devlin family and friends. We will miss you and your smile, Keith!

Susan Ulery

October 22, 2010

Keith's family and friends,

Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many who's lives were touched by Keith and his infectious smile and positive attitude. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan

October 22, 2010

Kevin & Barbara,
Our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Andrea & Rick Gaines

Marc Peterson

October 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 21, 2010

I didn't know any of the wonderful young men that were taken from their families, but I haven't been able to get it out of my mind.Stay strong.God Bless you all.I am so sorry for your loss.

October 21, 2010

Dear Kim and Family,
We are so saddeded by the loss of your Brother Keith, we are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers and hope that your loving memories provide you comfort and peace.
fondly,

The Burridge Family..Tim, Mel, Jaxson & Tighe

Susie Castro-Rego

October 21, 2010

Karina and Keith's family I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you karina and his family. I meet him at the gym(cardio express)where karina worked, he would bring her coffee and keep her company. He would have the hugest smile. He was so sweet. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nick and Nikki Statoulas

October 21, 2010

Karina,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Keith's family. May God grant you strength and comfort in your time of loss.

Nick & Nikki Statoulas

Tracey Flynn (Cicero)

October 21, 2010

Your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. May the comfort you find in each other help you get through this extremely painful time. God Bless.

October 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tom Richardell

October 21, 2010

I played football with Keith in high school and remember him as a good and happy person. My condolences to the Devlin family.

Heather Baker-Gonzales

October 21, 2010

I know keith will be missed dearly and my prayers go out to you Karina and family.

Monica ChristinaSanford

October 21, 2010

There are just no words to be able to properly express the sadness and sorrow that I feel for your loss! Keith was such a great guy who affected so many with his love, kindness, and friendship! I, along with so many from our class of '93, fondly remember his smile and positive spirit. Try to take comfort in knowing that you now have an angel with that glorious smile looking down upon you providing strength to get through these most difficult, darkest times.
Karina, Kim, and the rest of the Devlin family have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since hearing of this horrible tragedy, along with Kyle, Walt, and Meggan's families. Please accept my sincerest condolences and continued prayers for Meggan's recovery.

Diane Williamson

October 21, 2010

My condolences to the Devlin family and friends! I was a classmate of Keith's at ELHS and he was/is a very kind and generous person...so full of life. Prayers are with you all in this time.

October 21, 2010

Kevin,Barbara and the entire Devlin family. We are very saddened by your loss and pray for some sort of comfort to find you. He was a fine young man; some things just don't seem to make any sense.
Ken and Paula Munson

Barbara Anderson-Blackburn

October 21, 2010

Kim & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss...Keith will be greatly missed.He was always gracious,professional and just nice to be around.
May the road rise to meet him....May the wind always be at his back...May the sun shine warm upon his face...May the rains fall soft upon his fields...And until we meet again~May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Heather Willard

October 21, 2010

We loved Keith and this is a tragic loss for all of us. Karina, Kevin, Maureen and all of Keith's family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heather, Will and Rachel

Kelly Ward

October 21, 2010

Dear Kim and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Erica & Keith Corbett

October 21, 2010

Keith and I loved him like family and will miss him dearly.

Amy Dyer

October 21, 2010

Dear Kim and Family,

I'm so sorry about Keith,he was loved by many.
I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Mounce

October 21, 2010

To the Devlin Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hold fast to the memories that you all share to comfort you during this time.

Gina Howard

October 21, 2010

Kim, Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I have nothing but fond memories of the times the three of us hung out. You were blessed to have a brother like him. Hold onto those memories. My condolences to your parents and Karina. The world has lost a great man. Kim I love you and please call me if you need anything.
Gina

Frank and Jen Juliani

October 21, 2010

Kim and Matt,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and the rest of your family. We are here if you need us.

October 21, 2010

Maureen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We adored Keith. Arlene and Hugh Devlin

Valerie Plettner

October 21, 2010

Karina and all of Keith's family, Very sorry for your loss. Hold on to all the memories and love. Valerie Saunders Plettner

Aerospace Alloys, Inc

October 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.

Timothy Davis

October 20, 2010

Katrina, Kevin & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keith is a great friend to all of us and he will be missed.

Tim

Katina Resendes

October 20, 2010

Dearest Karina,

Our thoughts and prayers are with You, and all the family's who lost Loved one's. May the Beautiful Memories you shared, give you the Strength and comfort, through this very dificault time.

You will always be in Our Hearts,
The Resendes Family.

Jjay Diamond

October 20, 2010

Very sorry to hear about this tragedy

Aida Couto

October 20, 2010

Karina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anastacia Seuferling

October 20, 2010

For all the families who lost love one in this terrible car accident,I pray god will give you all the strength to get through this very hard time. I will have you in my prayers. All our family and friends will miss Keith. Our thoughts and memories of Keith and the others will give all of you the strength.

October 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Devlin family we know Keith from the bank he went to and he has just a sparkling smile you couldnt help liking him we will miss him . The staff of Bank of America

October 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sandy Maratta

October 20, 2010

I am truly sorry for you loss. Sandy Maratta

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