BREWER – Frederick A. Devlin IV, “Mr. Fred,” died March 21, 2008, at his home, after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1953, in Cape Cod, Mass., the son of Frederick A. Devlin III and Mae L. (Reekan) Devlin. Fred enjoyed his work as a carpenter. His hobbies included four-wheeling, hunting and attending car shows in his hot rod with Wendy. Mr. Fred was a much-loved father, husband, son, grandfather, uncle, nephew and friend. He was predeceased by his first wife of 24 years, Karen Devlin. Surviving are his wife, Wendy Sweet Devlin; cherished daughter and son, Whitney and Joshua; brother, David; three sisters, Emma, Kathy and Carol; three grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and very special friends, Reggie and Laurie Smith, Greg Straughn, Debbie, Sherwood and Marie Mequire, and Jeffery and Joshua No. 2. A service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Brookings-Smith, Clark-Piper Chapel, 55 South Main St., Brewer, with the Rev. Dr. Tracy Reeves, pastor of North Brewer Eddington United Methodist Church, officiating. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at First United Methodist Church, 40 South Main St., Brewer, after the service. Gifts in his memory may be sent in support of the family to Wendy Devlin, 4 Somerset St., Brewer, ME 04412. “Do Not Weep” Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.
FREDERICK ANDREW DEVLIN IV
