David J. (#Dave) Devine, 64, of Hanson, MA passed away suddenly at home on July 1st.
Born in Charlestown in 1954, the 2nd son of William and Marguerite, David attended public schools in Charlestown and Braintree, later earning a degree in criminal justice from Massasoit. He eventually spent the last 17 years as a regional planner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A longtime seeker of divinity, David was attending the TABCOM School of Ministry and working to become senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dighton after his planned retirement from the state in November.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Bonnie, his children Erin Roberts and her husband Matt, Tim Devine and his wife Beth, Elizabeth Shapiro and her husband Dan, and Mike Devine and his wife Ashley, as well as his grandchildren Bennett and Cameron Devine.
He is also survived by his siblings Billy Devine of Bath, ME, Robin Gauthier of Abington, MA and Mary Ellen Donahue of Yarmouth Port, MA as well as many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his visiting hours on Friday July 5th from 4-7 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman. His memorial service will be on Saturday July 6th at 10:00AM at the Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the charity of your choice.