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Thomas Deveau Obituary

Thomas S. Deveau
formerly of Lowell; 32

MALDEN - Thomas S. Deveau, age 32, formerly of Lowell, died Thursday, June 21, at Mass General Hospital, after a brief illness. Grant that he sleep in peace.

He had lived in Boston before moving to Malden. He was born in Lowell, one of three children of Stephen J. and Donna M. (Gendron) Deveau of Lowell, raised in Lowell and graduated Lowell Catholic High School with the Class of 2003. He went on to earn a Bachelors Degree at Emmanuel College and was working toward a Masters Degree at Boston University.

Tom had worked at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and later at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as a financial analyst.

Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Kristen M. Deveau and her husband Andrew Cleak of Woburn; a brother, Justin S. Deveau and his wife Lindsay Nangle of Chelmsford; many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

He was an avid Celtics fan, proud of his heritage and his ties to the Boston area, and his accomplishments as a member of the Lowell Catholic Cross Country Team. A kind and compassionate individual, he befriended many who crossed his path.

DEVEAU - formerly of Lowell, June 21. Thomas S., age 32. Visiting hours Monday, June 25, from 4:00 until 7:00 in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, corner of 1 Dewey and 975 Main Sts., (Rte. 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, Ph. (800 in MA or 978) 851 2950. His funeral will begin Tuesday, June 26, at 9:00 from the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., (Rte. 38) Tewksbury. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial donations in tribute to Tommy's life to either Nat'l Assn. for Mental Illness "NAMI" N.E. Division, 529 Main St. Suite 1M17, Boston, MA 02129 or M.G.H., c/o Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 will be appreciated. Visit: tewksburyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jun. 23, 2018.

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June 26, 2018

Stephen, Donna, Kristen & Justin, Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this truly difficult time.

Paton Family

Varvara Stancheva

June 26, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family. I will always remember Tommy's Physics class and Tommy's smile and wonderful effort as my best time at Lowell Catholic High.

Cynthia Hay

June 25, 2018

To the Deveau Family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Donna Yeschanin

June 25, 2018

I am saddened beyond words. I was lucky enough to have had the pleasure of watching Tom as a young boy be the prom dates and first love of my daughter. I'm grateful he was in her life and will always be thinking of him as that boy with the big smile and heart. God got a very special angel and I hope your at peace you made the world a better place and left a big impression on anyone that knew you.

June 25, 2018

The Deveau Family- Stephen, Donna, Kristen & Justin.
Tom and I want to send our most heartfelt condolences to all. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.

Thoughtfully - Tom & Michelle Willett

June 25, 2018

With deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Deveau family during this difficult time.
Clinical Trial Offices at DFCI and BIDMC

Sincere Serenity

James Huse

Sent Flowers

Diane Tremblay

June 25, 2018

Donna and Family, so sorry for your loss.

June 25, 2018

To Donna and the entire Deveau family,

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May all of the memories you have with him guide you through this time.

Sending all of our love,
Karrie, Chris, Jenna & Kate Eaton

June 24, 2018

My condolences to the family. Our lord father promises that very soon he will bring back our loved ones and we will never lose them again. Isaac 25:8

June 23, 2018

As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

June 23, 2018

So very sorry for you loss!!! Wendi Giuliano

Nicole Little

June 23, 2018

First off my condolences and prayers to the family...I'm very sorry for your loss. I attended Emmanuel College with Tommy and he was a good friend of mine...he always made everyone laugh and his smile lit a room. Anybody who knew him will miss him terribly. I wish I got to see him one last time.

Maura Woodcock

June 23, 2018

I am sending my condolences to the family and friends of Tommy. He was always the sweetest and nicest classmate, an amazing student and one I considered a friend. The world is a little darker today without his light, which shone so bright.

June 23, 2018

To the Deveau Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
May you all find comfort in the love and support that embraces you all
Our deepest sympathy,
Kelley and Paul MacDonald and Family

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