Francine S. Devlin(Gross), 76, formerly of Avon & Brockton, of San Jose, CA, passed away on Friday, March 2, after a long illness, with her family by her side. Francine was the beloved wife, for more than 40 years, of the late Richard I Devlin. Born in Brockton, MA she was the daughter of the late James E and Stephanie P Gross. Francine graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1956, with a degree in education and kept strong ties throughout her life with her chi omega sisters. Before settling in San Jose Francine and Dick lived in Avon, MA, Vienna, VA and Warren, NJ. Francine leaves 3 sons; Richard I of San Jose, CA; Andrew and his wife, Erika, of Highlands Ranch, CO and Mark and his wife Megan of Los Gatos, CA and six grandchildren, Corey, Caitlin, Tyler, Shaylah, Avery and Alexa. She is also survived by her sister Marilyn Curran and her husband, Michael, of Canton, MA and two sisters of her late husband Margaret Resker of Foxborough, MA and Jane Lyons of Cotuit, MA. Funeral services were held in San Jose, CA. Donations in Francine's memory may be made to the Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120.