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John DEVLIN Obituary
November 10th, 1942 – June 1st, 2012
Great father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, diplomat, role model, inspiration and friend. Left us too soon on Friday, June 1st, 2012, aged 69. Son of Frank and Mary (O'Connor) Devlin. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Gail (Kirkpatrick), son Tony (Beverly Kingmiaqtuq), daughter Katy, grandchildren Justin, Maddysen, Colm and two-month old Mairead whom he had not yet met. He also leaves his beloved sister, Carol Mosher, and brother Sean, nieces and nephews, many cousins who played a great role in his life. Terry spent most of his adult life as a Foreign Service officer in the Department of External Affairs, a proud member of the class of 06-06-66. He and his family served abroad in Kuala Lumpar, Bonn, Berlin, Moscow, Barbados, and Prague where they made many friends who will also miss him. A celebration of Terry's life will be held at First Memorial Fairview Chapel at 259 St.Patrick Street, Ottawa, ON, on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at 3 p.m. Donations in Terry's name can be made to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).
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John Jonk
March 20, 2020
I just noticed this notice. During my year in Ottawa 1988-89, between postings to Rome and Brussels, Terry and I had numerous great conversations. He struck me as being an excellent public servant and a gentleman.
John Noble
August 22, 2015
Gail Devlin's email is [email protected]
Ron Liebowitz
November 6, 2012
Dear Gail,
I just read today of Terry's passing, and I send my condolences. I don't suspect you remember me, but I was a young scholar in Prague in 1986 and got to know Terry and later met you, Tony, and Katy at your home when Terry felt I needed a home-cooked meal. He served Canada with great honor and was also a terrific person.
Ron Liebowitz, Middlebury, Vermont USA
June 19, 2012
Dear Gail, Tony & Katy,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Terry. We have special memories of his great humour & excellent writing skills while we were together at the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. He also welcomed us so warmly to the Canadian Club on the first Friday evening of our posting! As we were out of town we did not see the announcement until after the service, otherwise we would have attended. We send you our warmest wishes and hope that the happy memories will be of comfort and the great stories from Terry's many friends.
With our fondest wishes,
Scott, Liz and Ward Heatherington
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Barbara Kennedy
June 12, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences in the passing of Terry. We remember him from our days in Prague. Sorry for your loss.
June 6, 2012
My deepest sympathies and condolences go to you Gail, and Katy and Tony. I am so sorry for your loss. Carole Sauvé and family.
Deb Harley
June 6, 2012
Dear Gail, Tony & Katy - such sad news. I won't be able to attend the memorial service today, but wanted to pass on my sympathies to you and your family. I've known Terry my whole life and have many fond memories of our families together over the years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Fran & John Bridges (Dunlop)
June 5, 2012
Dear Gail and family: You are all in our thoughts during this sad time and we offer our deepest sympathies to you.
Nancy Whyte
June 5, 2012
Dear Katy and family,
We send to you our deepest sympathies at this difficult time and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please take some comfort in knowing Terry was a great friend and neighbour and cared for very deeply by his Crispin Pvt family. He will be missed at our BBQ's, everyone loved listening to the fabulous stories he would tell.
Katy, remember we are here for you if you need anything, even if it is just to sit on the patio and chat.
Call if you need us.
Love,
Guy, Nancy & Melanie
xoxo
June 5, 2012
Dear Gail and family: We send our deepest sympathies to you and want you to know that you are in our thoughts.
- Lorne and Beryl Rasmussen (Shaunavon, Sk.)
Boneva Blair Gilbert
June 5, 2012
I was a friend of Terry's when we both attended Carleton University. He was an M.A. student and I was a B.A. student. Terry lived on Second Avenue opposite my parents' house. We travelled with friends to Quebec City in February 1966 to enjoy the Carnevale. I met Gail Kirkpatrick at that time. I would like to offer my sympathy to Gail and family.
John and Linda Noble
June 5, 2012
Dear Gail, Tony, Katy and family,
Our most sincere condolences and sympathy on the death of Terry. We met 46 years ago on June 6, 1966 and we shared many happy moments together in those early years in External Affairs. Terry served his country with distinction and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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