Birth date: Oct 31, 1938 Death date: Feb 15, 2020
Marie Devine Brooks, was born on October 31,1938 in Lawrence, MA and passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020 at 81, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born Marie Ann Glynn, she was the daughter of Daniel and Elle Read Obituary
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I am JUST seeing this now, after searching the internet for her. She was my 3rd grade teacher at the original Frost School in 1970 and I adored her. I remembering visiting her at the Wetherbee when I graduated from Lawrence High School in 1980. One of my all-time favorite teachers and I will never forget her. Sue Tait Porcaro
The most beautiful cursive I had ever seen and a grace with the chalk at the board unlike will ever be seen again. I remember Mrs. Devine fondly. She would always wear beautiful swooping skirts and the most comfortable looking sweaters over a delicate blouse and thoughtful jewelry. If I was ever early to class, I caught her routine of trotting in wearing practical tennis shoes or winter boots and changing into her formal work flats or kitten heels in the summer.
I was a bright kid. I know now.most of her letters home or complaints to my older sister were rooted in Mrs Devine having seen my potential and how I struggled with focus and applying my talents in writing. She pushed me the hardest and showed vehemently just how much she cared.
I suppose that is why I googled her today. I hope she lived a grand, full life. In my heart of hearts, however, she's still trotting in to a classroom wearing tennis shoes and changing into her kitten heels to brandish a fresh stick of chalk and writing, "Today is..."
Thank you, so much, for teaching me Irish Eyes and so many others...Rest Well 💜
I have very fond memories of Marie as groups of us gathered in the family room and kitchen. Marie was such a great listener and always had just the right thing to say to me. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and you will be deeply missed. Peace and Love - Jay & Priscilla
Wonderful memories of Marie Devine at the Robert Frost School. She was a wonderful caring teacher in the classroom and her compassion stretched from the classroom and Into the lives of the families at the schools she taught. She was always very kind to our Mom! So sorry for your loss.
Nancy Saab Baker
