Carolyn Ann Devine
March 04, 1947 – January 06, 2024
Carolyn A. Devine “Lynn” 76 of Crestview, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on January 6, 2024. Lynn was a devoted Catholic, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.
Lynn was a born on March 4, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Peter and Marion Gunston. She was an Activities Director at Sterling House in Niceville, Florida. She loved her faith, her family, praying the rosary, warm hugs, and Hallmark movies. Lynn was a member of Our Lady Victory Church for over forty years. If you were in need of prayer, she was probably already praying over you. She was the toughest women battling many health conditions and aliments, yet still as loving as can be, a prayer warrior, and always serving others first. Her greatest accomplishments were… fifty years of marriage to her husband Tom Devine, her loving children Jenny, Tommy, and Michelle, her beautiful seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a loving relationship with her siblings Diane and Peter, her devoted Catholic faith, and finally smiling through the pain.
Lynn is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Devine Sr. Her daughter Jennifer A. Schlinger (Fiancé’ Dean Demara) and children Jax, Jaron, and Jesa Schlinger, her son Thomas R. Devine “Tommy” (Miriama) their children Keano, Kaleo, and Meilana Devine, her daughter Michelle L. Schoen (Matt) and their children Noah and Ben, her brother Peter A. Gunston, Jr (Bonnie) and their kids Peter and Erin, her sister Diane M. Devine and her children Stephen, Debbie, and Kate.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 beginning at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church with Father Roy Marien officiating. Burial to follow at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 10-11am at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Crestview, Florida.
“When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them but, to live with the love they left behind.”
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Danny and Debbie Bowden
January 10, 2024, 2:09 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a special woman who always showed her love of God and family. Praying for all of you.
Christopher Howard
January 10, 2024, 7:01 pm
Prayers for you all. Thinking of you, Tom. I pray for sweet memories to comfort you. Hope to see you soon in person.
Terry and Wally Gross
January 11, 2024, 2:43 pm
Tom and Family, during this sorrowful time Wally and I would like to extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences to you. May our Lord comfort you. We are praying for you to get through this with the peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and that He will take care of you. Lynnie was such a wonderful and caring soul. She was a devout prayer warrior who helped me through some very dark times. I too will miss her so! With much love to all the family!
Joe & Beverley McCarthy
January 11, 2024, 11:36 pm
While your loved one is at peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ, Beverley and I extend our sincerest condolences to you Tom, your family, and friends. May gods
grace and mercy be with you, and blessings abound!
Darlene McCart
January 12, 2024, 12:10 am
Our family was blessed by Mrs. Lynn, not surprisingly after meeting her daughter Jen. Mrs. Lynn gave her time visiting and sharing prayers with our Mom. Mrs. Lynn always made her feel good as they shared their love of family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family.
Our Love,
the Demara family
Louise and Scott Crawford
January 12, 2024, 3:14 pm
Dear Jen and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May you find peace through memories during this difficult time.
Love, Louise and Scott