Michael Devlin died 14 February 2025 while on hospice care.
He was born 9 February 1946 in Pittsburg, Kansas, son of Alan and Katherine Devlin. He graduated from College High in 1964 where he was on the debate team. He spent much of his time on cars and that interest continued all his life.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts from Kansas State College of Pittsburg in 1968. His career in the Social Security Administration began after college. He served his county during the Vietnam War in the Army at West Point as a military policeman.
He took great pride in the house he built in Turner, Maine. He married Dorothy in 1977. The family moved to Lawrence in 1982 to be closer to his parents. There he enjoyed sailing, hunting and fishing.
After retiring from the government, he loved to collect trains, read and cook. Mike always had dogs, but his retirement was better with his dog, Hugh.
The family’s children include his son, Sean Devlin (Brenda), and his daughters Jennifer Devlin and Stephanie Standing (Scott). His grandchildren are Colin, Casidhe Devlin and Abby Harris.
Memorial Services will be 3:00pm, Monday 24 February at First Presbyterian Church.
My thoughts and prayers to Jennifer and the entire family. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Katie Tagel-Culotta
Dorothy, my sympathy and prayers to you and your family. The support of family and friends along with loving memories of your husband will give you love and comfort.
Dear Dorothy, holding you and your family in my heart in prayers. Celebrating the life of Mike with you and family.
Dear Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear of your loss and are thinking of you and your family.
Dorothy, Sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is for you having gone through it myself recently with Carol. I am sure that Mike is no longer suffering and is peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike B
Dorothy, I am so sad for your loss. May God grant Mike eternal rest and he grant strength to you.
Dorothy and family, I know that you have been through a long and sad journey with Mike. I am relieved for him, but I am sad for you. You will be on my mind and in my heart as you navigate these coming days and nights. I pray for your comfort and well-being.
My sympathy for your loss.
Dear Dorothy and Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss of Mike, a fine man, husband and father.