Edward F. Devine, Sr., 73, of Sandown, NH died Sat., Feb. 4th at the Exeter Hospital.
Edward was born and educated in Lawrence, MA. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Lowell Tech. He had lived in Salem for many years. Edward retired from Avco /Textron in Wilmington where he worked as an engineer for 35 years. He was a member and Past President of the Salem Kiwanis and he was previously on the Board of Directors and Past President of the Salem Boys and Girls Club. Edward was a volunteer for the Salem Fire Department. He loved spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife, Martha (McShan) Devine, his daughter Kathleen Devine and his sister Sheila Devine.
He is survived by his 3 sons: Edward Jr. and his wife Teresa of San Diego, CA, Kevin and his wife Mallory of Merrimack, NH and Douglas and his wife Tara of Sandown, NH; his sister Marie Farrell of Salem; his beloved niece Marie Pacheco of Salem, NH; 4 grandchildren: Mary Ellen, Michaela, Kevin Jr. and Erin and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, Feb. 7th from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Joseph Church in Salem. Burial is in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lawrence, MA.