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James DeWever Obituary

MAINE James Joseph DeWever of Otisfield, ME, formerly of Quincy, died suddenly on July 11, 2009 at age 43. He is survived by his parents Peter and Carol (Campbell) DeWever of Quincy, his son Devan James DeWever of Norton and his siblings, Karen DeWever Vallone and Steven DeWever, both of Quincy and Diane DeWever O'Brien of Brockton, his aunt Sr. Patricia Campbell of Halifax, NS and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Quincy High School in 1984, he worked at various jobs before relocating to Maine where he enjoyed hunting and four-wheeling. A great outdoorsman, he loved nature as much as his son and family. Visiting hours will be held at the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home, 74 Elm St., Quincy Center on Monday, July 20 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Family and friends are invited. There will be a gathering at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, W. Quincy at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Donations in James' memory may made to the Quincy Animal Shelter, 56 Broad Street, Quincy MA 02169. quincyanimashelter.org. For online Guest Book please visit: www.dennissweeney funeralhome.com 617-773-2728

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jul. 18 to Jul. 20, 2009.

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Tommy & Denise Ryan

July 21, 2009

Diane, we are so sorry for your loss. Wish we could have been there in person but our prayers continue for you and your family. Love always.

Annajean Pula-Tapley

July 20, 2009

Dear DeWever family
Holding you close to our hearts during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Jimmy you will be missed.

joe currie

July 20, 2009

To Karen and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss.
you & your family are in my prayers,

Helen McGrath

July 20, 2009

Peter & Family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Robert Colon

July 20, 2009

To Peter and Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you in this tough time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rick Corrado

July 20, 2009

Peter&Carol,Deepest Sympathy at this time of your loss,May the Lords blessings be with you and comfort you.Thinking of you,Rick&Jill Corrado

Wendy McCabe

July 20, 2009

To the Dewever family

We are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.

Paul and Wendy Marshall McCabe

robert lewis

July 18, 2009

Hi Pete and family sorry for your great loss may the lord,s peace be yours at this difficult time.

Tony & Mary Lang

July 18, 2009

Peter & Carol & Family, please know that we feel your pain. We can surely relate to how you feel at this time. We will miss Jimmy very much. We know that there is nothing that we can say to ease the sorrow, but our prayers are that knowing our thoughts are with you will help in some small way. Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. Tony & Mary

Laureen Young-Ciraolo

July 18, 2009

Diane and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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