James Francis Devlin – Jim

Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Jim who passed away, suddenly but peacefully, in a private care home, aged 79 years and of Oswaldtwistle. ‘Requiescat in Pace’. The dearly beloved husband of Monica, much loved dad of Julie, Chris, Marie and Caroline, dear father in law of Craig, Adelle and Jon, loving grandad of Sadie, Katie, Chris, Daniel, Tom, Ellie, Ewan, James, Isabel, Ruby, Hannah and Charlie, loving great grandad of Amy, also a much loved brother, brother in law and uncle.

Jim spent his working life as a civil engineering contractor working alongside his son Chris at J & C Devlin Ltd. Jim was a great worker – practical, down to earth and had an abundance of common sense and a determination to always do his best. Being brought up on the family farm in Clonmany, County Donegal, Jim always retained a great love of the outdoors and kept hens and sheep. He also loved gardening. At his happiest socialising over a pint, Jim thoroughly enjoyed being in company. Following retirement, Jim and Monica were able to indulge their shared loved of travelling and had wonderful holidays to China, New Zealand and Canada as well as cruises and trips all around Europe. Jim was always happy with his lot and was naturally funny. He could sum you up in a second. With that twinkle never far from his eye, he would mischievously teach the grandchildren naughty rhymes. Jim will be remembered for being a devoted family man and a generous and kind gentleman with a great joie de vivre.

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Messages for the family of James Francis Devlin – Jim

 

Marie Newell

A beautiful heartbreaking obituary.

 

Enis and John Beech and family

We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing,he was such a lovely gentleman and will never be forgotten.RIP Jim.

 

Yvonne Potts (Yvonne 3)

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Monica and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Jim ????

 

Mary and J and Family

Sincere condolences to Monica, Julie, Chris, Marie and Caroline and all Jim’s family, keeping you all in our thoughts at this very sad time. May Jim Rest in Peace.

 

Margaret & Peter Wright

Our deepest sympathy for Monica and all the family.

 

Lyndsay Fielding

Always welcomed me whenever I came round, to be honest I spent so much time at the Devlin house I practically moved in! Always kind, funny and gentle. So sad you are no longer here, but know you’re having a right hood knees up, up there! You’ll be missed greatly. X

 

Pauline and David Hughes

Jim sounded a great guy, sorry we never meet him. May happy memories of him live on through all the family.

 

Heidi

So very sorry for your loss.

 

Anne and family

Missing Jim and his cheery ways. Love from us all xxxxxx

 

Johnny and Mags coogan

Condolences to all the Devlin family on your sad loss, he was an amazing Gentleman.

 

Jean Wareing

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time God bless.

Glen Gibbons

Jim will always be missed and I had fond times having a drink with him, Monica, Caroline and Jon. Always one for cracking a joke and taking the mick out of the lads. All of our love, Glen, Louise, Ellie and George xxxMessage for the family of James Francis Devlin – Jim:

John and Kathleen carney

One of life’s gentlemen, who will be sadly missed for the family of James Francis Devlin – Jim:

Pat & John Gurling

So glad to have met Jim & Monica on our trip to New Zealand. We have treasured memories of our times together on days out at the races, mini breaks away, when Jim would joke about his chickens missing him talk to them and stop laying. So sad those memories were lost to him towards the end, but with us they will live on. Rest in peace Jim.:

Michael and Anne-Marie Moran and Family.

Heartfelt condolences to all of the Devlin Family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. RIP Uncle Jim xx

John Doherty

hi monica and family sorry for your loss known jim long time come from same village clonmany cool man so sorry john doherty better known as colliper rip

Cecelia Newell

MeSincere sympathy ssage for the family of James Francis Devlin – Jim:

 

Eileen & James McGonigle

Sincere condolences to Monica Julie Chris Marie Caroline & families. Rest in peace Jim , many happy memories of him telling yarns in Comiskeys x

Carole & Alan

Thinking of you all, so very sad, he will be sadly missed, I will miss his cheeky smile and infectious laugh. Lots of luv xxxMessage for the family of James Francis Devlin – Jim:

Marion peter mcmillan

A very good friend will be sadly missed

John Doherty

hi monica and family sorry for your loss known jim long time come from same village clonmany cool man so sorry john doherty better known as colliper rip Message for the family of James Francis Devlin – Jim:

John Doherty

Rest in peace Jim. Message for the family of James Francis Devlin – Jim: