Kathleen Devitt Obituary

DEVITT - Kathleen (nee Grennan), age 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2006. Born in Roscommon County, Ireland, she lived for many years in Wyckoff before moving to Fort Myers, FL in 1993. Kathleen was a homemaker and a former parishioner of Church of the Nativity, Midland Park and an active parishioner of St. Colum Cille R.C. Church of Fort Meyers. Formerly, she was a crossing guard for Wyckoff Elementery Schools, which she enjoyed doing very much. She is survived by her two daughters: Eileen Kelley of New Milford and Kathleen Garland of Carmel, IN, and four sons; John of Brooklyn, NY, Thomas of West Milford, Kevin of Allendale, and Michael of New Milford. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Kathleen was predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick in 1989 and her dear son Patrick in 1991, her three brothers; William, John and Matthew Grennan, and her sister Molly Swannick. Friends may visit the family on Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Olthuis Funeral Home, 159 Godwin Ave. Midland Park. A funeral mass celebrating Kathleen's life will take place on Monday, 10 AM at Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street Midland Park, NJ 07432. Interment at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes. Memorial Contributions to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908-3600, would be appreciated.

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Published by The Record/Herald News from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Devitt

8 Entries

Margaret Nantel

August 26, 2006

we will meet again along our journey

Geri & Jimmy Tanajewski

August 20, 2006

Dear Aunt Kathleen I know you are where you want to be, your suffering is over. You will always be in our hearts and our minds. I will miss you greatly,and thank you for being such a great part of our lives, with your support and love. You have now joined all your family. Thank you for being my Aunt Love Geri and Jimmy

PS THANK YOU to all of my Aunts Friend in Florida for making her last days full of love and comfort

Love Geri

Ann & Bob Hartman

August 20, 2006

To our dear friend Kathleen,
We shall miss you so very much. You were a wonderful friend. You were kind, warm,
considerate, strong, and positive - the epitome of an
Irish lady. You loved children and always had a smile and a word of encouragement for them.
Your prayers and intentions were always a source of inspiration for us. Your spirit shall always be with us. We cherish our memories of you.
You will be remembered.
In love and prayer,
Ann & Bob Hartman

Cecilia McKenney

August 19, 2006

To all of Grandma's Friends in Florida, I am eternally grateful for your support...especially Mary & Connie and Addison too, Don & Joan, Ed and Joan, Mary C., Chris & the team from St. Columbkille, and Kathy, Sheila, Alda and Debbie from Hope Hospice. You are all here in NJ/NY in spirit as we celebrate Grandma's life. She was so dear to me and many. Love, Cecilia

Mary Shakespeare

August 19, 2006

My dear dear friend,

I will miss you so. I do know you are right where you should be.You are in Gods arms, and with your loved ones. I will miss you very much. I am extremely lucky to have knowen you, and shared such wonderful memories with you. We shared 13 years of good friendship, and the last two years were filled with ups and downs, happiness and most of all love. You will be in my heart forever. Love and prayers to you dear friend, Mary

Ralph, Marie, & Louis Corpolongo

August 19, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Chris McBride

August 18, 2006

Our thoughts & prayers are with Kathleen's family. She will be remember as a very kind and fair person, an independent and optimistic thinker. To you Kathleen....the

Irish blessing

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face

And the rains fall soft upon your fields.

Until we meet again,

May our God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Peace & love, Chris

and St. Columbkille family

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