Mary Joann Devine

Portland- Mary Joann Devine, RN, "Mary-Jo" as she was known to many, passed away June 27, 2017, at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. She was born February 4, 1932 in Portland, Maine to Raymond V. Devine and Sarah A (Peggy) Ramsdell Devine. Mary attended Cathedral Grammar School, graduated from, Cathedral High School in the class of 1949, and graduated from, Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in the class of 1952. She attended many high school and nursing school reunions. During her career, Mary Jo was a member of the Navy Nurse Corps during the Korean conflict, she then worked on the pediatric staff at Mercy hospital for ten years. While attending the University of Southern Maine she worked as a private duty nurse in Portland, Biddeford-Saco areas. Following the death of both of her parents, whom she cared for during their illnesses, she became a member of the nursing staff at St. Joseph's Infirmary, where she stayed on for ten years. Mary then returned to USM as well as working as the night shift nursing supervisor at Cedars Nursing Care Center (formerly the Jewish home for Aged) for ten years. Mary was the primary caregiver of her brother John, when he developed some medical issues and she gave up her professional nursing career to take care of him. Mary Jo never had a negative word to say about anyone. She had a strong faith that got her through heartbreaks and heartaches. She never married, but treasured the relationships she had with her family and friends never forgetting to send a card not only for birthdays but Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, Anniversaries, and get well cards. Mary Jo was pre deceased by her parents that both passed in 1981; twin siblings that died in infancy; two brothers, Raymond James Devine in 1974, and John Patrick Devine in 2004. She is survived by her nephew, Tim Devine and his Wife Sonja, of Portland, and their children Nick, John, James and Jennifer; nephew, Raymond O'Brien of Yarmouth, his sons, Ryan, Jordan and Oliver; niece, Barbara Devine of Scarborough; niece, Joann Devine and her children, Alex and Elizabeth; as well as extended family members and many special friends. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at The Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, Maine where Mary spent the last few months recovering from an operation. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:00am at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 11:00am with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Mary Jo's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make donations in Mary Jo's memory to: Maine Veterans Home, 290 US Rt 1, Scarborough, ME 04074