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Shirley Devlin Obituary

DEVLIN Shirley M. (nee Joy), age 70 of Vernon died Monday, August 11, 2008 peacefully at home. She was born in Caldwell having lived in West Caldwell, Montclair and Wayne before moving to Vernon six years ago. She is the beloved mother of Thomas A. Devlin and his wife Barbara of Vernon; cherished grandmother of Kyla T. Devlin of Vernon; loved sister of Lester Joy and his wife Julie of Pequannock and Donald Joy of Florida. It was Shirley's wish to have private cremation, with no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860 would be appreciated. Arrangements are under the care of the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne. For a photo and more information visit www.vander may.com.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Aug. 13, 2008.

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Dian Leaman

August 15, 2008

Shirley was a well loved and respected member of our family. We will never forget her. I hope her immediate family will find peace and comfort.
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Karen Peer Terry

August 13, 2008

Know that Shirley was a special person. A cousin to me, a niece to my parents. I never forgot her and her kind, gentle spirit. She is home.

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