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Obituary: Michael R. Devitt

Michael R. Devitt, at 76
Michael R. Devitt, of Hingham, formerly of Hull, died Aug. 15. He was 76. 
Mr. Devitt graduated from Hull High School and worked as a management consultant for 30 years before his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the L Street Football Association and enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Beloved husband of Carol (Aloise) Devitt, he was loving father to Fran Troy and her husband, Joe, of Hull; Mike Devitt and his wife, Michelle, of Ivyland, Pa.; and Paul Devitt and his wife, Suzanne, of Marshfield. He was cherished grandfather to Lauren, Maggie, Sean, Colleen, Justin, Doug, Dominic, and Christopher. He was the brother of Richard Devitt and his wife, Linda, of Marshfield, the late Paul Devitt, and the late Veronica Small. He was brother-in-law of Frannie Maccarrone of Florida and son of the late Elizabeth (Coleman) Devitt. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews and a world of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, on Friday, Aug. 25, from 10-11 a.m. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Charitable donations may be made to Hull High School Scholarship Fund, 180 Main St., Hull, MA 02045. Please include “Mike Devitt” on the memo line of the check. 
Arrangements are under the care of Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, Hingham. For additional information and online condolences, visit www.downingchapel.com.