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Bernard L. Devine
September 20, 2017

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Bernard L. Devine, 78

Dateline: Mansfield, MA

Bernard L. Devine, age 78, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (Hess) Devine, to whom he was wed for forty-nine years at the time of her death on May 30, 2011.

Born in Norwood, MA on January 7, 1939, he was a loving son of the late Frederick and Eileen (Hayes) Devine.

Bernie spent his early childhood living in Foxboro. His family later moved to Mansfield where he was a 1957 graduate of Mansfield High School and resided for most of his life.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Devine had worked for many years as a machinist at the former Bay State Tap & Die in Mansfield. He was an active member of the Mansfield Council on Aging and a former active member of the Mansfield Band Parents Association.

Bernie was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed bowling. Along with his late wife Barbara and friends, he enjoyed traveling throughout the country.

He is survived by his loving and devoted daughters Doreen Devine Swadel of North Andover, and Deborah L. Arruda and her husband Andrew of Warren, RI. He was the dear brother of Jane Beaupre and her husband Richard of Cumberland, RI, and the late Barbara Hickey, Francis Devine and Frederick “Bud” Devine. He was the cherished grandfather of Jason and Jenna Swadel, and Thomas, Daniel and Ryan Arruda. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Friday, September 22nd from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.

Services, along with burial at St Mary’s Cemetery in Mansfield will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Bernard’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Mansfield Council on Aging, 255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA 02048.

To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home
55 North Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
508-339-2000