Robert Devine Obituary
Mr. Devine was a World War II veteran serving three years in the South Pacific with the Army Air Signal Corps. He was employed by the Connecticut Transit Co. for 38 years. He was a member of the South Windsor American Legion and the St. Francis of Assisi Church Men's Club.
Mr. Devine is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eileen. He is also survived by three daughters, Susan Dick and her husband Michael of Rutland, Vt., Sharon Burke and her husband Dennis of Glastonbury, Conn., Maribeth Hatheway and her husband Charlie of Eliot, Maine; and a son, Robert Devine of South Windsor, Conn. Survivors include eight grandchildren, Sarah Dick and Lindsey Dick of Rutland, Laura Babcock and her husband Triston of Bradenton, Fla., Michael Burke, Jessica Burke Walsh and her husband Brett of Glastonbury, Conn., and Joseph, Greg, and Jeffrey Hatheway of Eliot, Maine. A great-granddaughter, Kayla Walsh, was born one year ago.
Calling hours will be at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, Conn., on Friday, March 26th, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 27th, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 673 Ellington Road, South Windsor. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Glastonbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or St. Francis of Assisi Church.
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Father HENRY SMOLINSKI
March 21, 2022
Though many remember Bob from his generous contribution to the life of his last parish family, I again gratefully remember Bob's abundant giving to the parish life of his earlier church: St.Justin's, on Blue Hills Ave. in Hartford during the 1960's thru thee 1980's. GOD continue to grant him unending happiness in heaven, and grant his wife and children and wider family comfort and peace. An old friend and pastor, Father Henry Smolinski
Carol Sullivan
April 5, 2010
Dear Eileen and family,
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear husband and father. I know how dedicated you were to him. I pray that each of you will be blessed with the Lords peace that passes all understanding during the long, lonely days ahead. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Deborah Sanborn
March 28, 2010
Dear Eileen, Susan & Michael, Sarah & Steve, Laura & Tristan, & Lindsey,
We are so sorry for your loss! "Ralphie", was quite a guy and we were blessed to have known him! You are all a great testament to his love of family and friends and he will be dearly missed! We hold you closely in our thoughts and prayers, don't hesitate to let us know what we can do to help ease your pain!
God Bless, with love,
John,"Norton"& Debbie Sanborn and family.
Fr.Henry with wife Margo
Rev.Henry Smolinski
March 26, 2010
Dear Eileen, Robert, Susan and family,
It's been a long time since I was one of your parish priests at St.Justin's Church in Hartford. And our God wants us to look hopefully at the present and the future. But still I'm grateful to have known your husband and father in those years of 1974 to '84. I still have a snapshot of Bob and me putting new upholstering on the church kneelers back in '74. He was such a generous and jolly gentleman in our parish ! And he seemed to love the parish activities that helped to keep our school moving forward, like the Booster Club. We could count on him for many things, besides taking up the church collection at Mass. God reward him now with the fullness of life with Jesus in heaven for his faith that was so active in loving service of his wife, family, church and friends.
Please accept my sincere sympathy,Father Henry Smolinski, pastor, St.John the Baptist PNC Church
23 Golway St., Manchester, CT
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Deb Pratt
March 26, 2010
Dear Eileen, Susan & Michael, and family. Oh, what sad news. I am so sorry to read of Bob's passing. I know how much he was loved and how much he will be missed. Bob had a wonderful life to celebrate, my thoughts are with you all.
Noreen Bluemling
March 26, 2010
Dear Eileen and family,
How grateful I am to have known Bob and you all these last few years. I admired him and your entire family for the close and loving bond you all share. Bob seemed entirely worthy of the devotion you all showered on him and he responded with good humor and faith even in these last difficult months. His work ethic, pride in his service to our country, love for his family and respect shown to all others who came into his life is a grand legacy to leave behind. I look forward to having him greet me at the gates with his tails and top hat, and that wonderful smile. I am terribly sorry for your loss, but I know in my heart that he's already dancing!
Lynn, Joe & Samantha Shugrue
March 26, 2010
Susan & Sarah,
Sorry to read about your Dad & grandfather passing. Thinking of you both during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Horan
March 25, 2010
Dear Eileen and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Bob. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Horan
March 25, 2010
Dear Eileen:
I was sorry to read of Bob's passing. I so well remember my youthful days on Lincoln St. Time sure has flown by. You have wonderful memories of your lifetime together. God Bless you.
Sincerely, Joan (Gallivan) Cornelio
March 25, 2010
Sharon,
What a sad day it is. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am deeply saddend.
Greg Gatter
March 25, 2010
Dear Eileen and Family.
Patty & I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of a great person. Our prayers are with you.
Rich & Pat Toce
31 Riverview Drive
South Windsor, CT 06074
March 25, 2010
Dear Sharon and family,
I remember your parents well and in the past few years have seen your mom here and there in South Windsor, looking as lovely as ever. Please accept my sympathy and wishes for peace for you all. How wonderful that your Dad got to see and enjoy your little granddaughter.
Blessings to your whole family-
Claudia (Feeney) Bernstein
Neil Sullivan
March 25, 2010
Dear Eileen and Family: It has been over forty years since Bob and I worked our "second jobs" at Hartford Armored Car. He worked long hours and always maintained a great sense of humor . He took great joy in simple things and was totally committed to his family. May he rest in peace.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home
March 25, 2010
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
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