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Sharon McDevitt Obituary
Sharon Ruth McDevitt
Jan. 18, 1951 - Jan. 6, 2015
Captain Sharon McDevitt passed on January 6th 2015 at the age of 63. After years of battling health issues she died by a heart attack in her home. Sharon was a licensed boat captain and avid angler. Sharon's passion was fishing. She devoted as much time as she could to baiting a hook and casting a fishing rod. Sharon grew up in both Bedford, PA and Fort Myers Beach, FL. The time she spent in Fort Myers Beach is where the love of fishing and the sea became a part of her soul. Sharon also had an immense love for animals particular her dogs, Calliegh, Kokamo, Mocha, and Millie which were like her children. Sharon was a beloved angler, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be missed greatly. Sharon, daughter of the late Ed and Ruth McDevitt of Bedford, PA is survived by her two brothers, Eddie McDevitt and Tom McDevitt. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sharon's honor to Animal Care Trust Fund, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33912 or go the website at www.leelostpets.com. Sharon wished to be cremated and buried at sea. Details of the future date, time and location of her sea burial to be posted on March 1st, 2015.
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Edward McDevitt
January 7, 2025
Miss you everyday Auntie Sharon. I love you Duck.
Edward McDevitt
January 7, 2024
Miss you Auntie Sharon! Love you Duck.
karen quinton
January 9, 2023
sharon, you were a good friend and neighbor and I miss you
Duck
January 7, 2022
I miss you Auntie Sharon and thinking of you!
January 26, 2015
Sharon requested a sea burial. Family and Friends will depart on the Sea Trek located at 702 Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 on Tuesday March 3rd, 2015. The Sea Trek will depart at 5:00 pm and return around 7:00 pm. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. The Sea Trek can accomodate 50 passangers. Sharon's Family
January 22, 2015
I met Sharon through our dogs and we spent much time together, always with our babies. I will miss her terribly. I take comfort knowing her pain and worries are no more. She was a very special person who was loved by all. Karen Quinton Ft Myers, FL
Denice Knudsen
January 18, 2015
Thinking of Sharon today on her birthday. She was one of a kind - a very special person. So sorry for your loss.
January 15, 2015
Goodbye to a good friend.
Kevin.
McDevitt Family
January 15, 2015
A sea burial is planned for a date in mid March. Details will be posted in the Fort Myers News Press on March 1st.
Greg Stone
January 14, 2015
Ed, Tom and family. Now there is peace. Love Greg
Marietta Foor
January 13, 2015
I graduated with Sharon from Bedford High School and was sorry to hear of her passing. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories.
Tara nee May Hummel
January 13, 2015
Rest in peace dear friend. Though I haven't seen you for years, I thought of you often.
Steve Ott
January 13, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Sharon I will never forget her spending time at the pool and at the McDevitt home with her Tom and Ed. I can also never forget the AMC Rebel car she drove. She was a great friend.
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