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Lorraine McDevitt Obituary

April 24, 1928-November 9, 2014 Lorraine was born in Seattle and grew up in the Wallingford neighborhood while attending St. Benedict's Catholic School and Holy Angels High School. She loved large family dinners, train rides, and outdoor activities. She attended Seattle University where she met and married Patrick McDevitt. They had five children. Lorraine raised her children, worked for Boeing, and enjoyed an active social life with her friends. She loved to travel, dance, and be with her children and grandchildren. Her busy life took her from three little league games a weekend to volunteering for The Swedish Tumor Institute. She is preceded in death by her parents, Aloysius and Gilberte Bergmann; and her brother, Robert. She is survived by her brothers, John and Gene Bergmann; and her children Patti Boyle (Matt), Jerry McDevitt (Cece), John McDevitt (Wendy), Jim McDevitt (Laurie), and Teri Giannetti (Pat); grandchildren, Ryan (Rebecca), John (Lyndsey), Michele, Elizabeth, Meghan, Lindsay, Jenna, Cooper, and Kyle. The Rosary will be held at Holy Rosary Church in Edmonds on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will follow on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Providence Hospice & Home Care Foundation, 2731 Wetmore Ave. #500, Everett, WA 98201 or Harborview Medical Center Palliative and Support Care, Box 359734, Seattle, WA 98104. Memories at www.becksfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2014.

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Ann Aubuchon

November 20, 2014

My mom, Donna Aubuchon, was one of Lorraine's good friends. I remember her talking about how she admired her for raising 5 kids on her own and working full time. They always laughed a lot when they got together. I remember going to Golden Gardens with Lorraine and her kids. 10 kids for them to watch......wow! Jim and I ended up being in a lot of classes together at Blanchet. Donna is in an adult family home and doesn't have any cognitive functioning but she lives in the moment and is at peace. Her twin sister, Norma, who also knew Lorraine well, is doing well - enjoying watching her grand kids playing all their sports games. I learned a lot about strong female friendships from my mom and aunt. Thanks for being such a good friend to my mom, Lorraine. It meant a lot to her.

Mary Oaksmith Nichols

November 15, 2014

Lorraine was a strong woman. What a legacy she has left in her beautiful family.

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