Funeral honors beekeeper, lauded for discreet acts of kindness throughout life
Kathleen Devine: A Life of Quiet Mercy and Compassion
Kathleen Devine, a former nurse and beekeeper from Knockmore, Co Mayo, was laid to rest at the Church of Christ the King in Knockmore following her tragic death earlier this week. Devine's life was marked by a profound love for her family, a deep commitment to her patients, and a quiet dedication to acts of mercy and compassion.
Born and raised in Co Mayo, Devine spent much of her working life in the nursing profession. She served at St Joseph's Hospital in Ballina, Blackrocks Nursing Home in Foxford, and Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar. Her colleagues and patients alike remembered her for her warm smile, her kindness, and her unwavering dedication to her patients. For Devine, a patient in the bed wasn't just a patient, but a human, valuable being.
Fr John Judge, a cousin of Ms Devine, echoed this sentiment in his eulogy, stating that Devine brought the same care and love to her patients as she did to her own family. He described her as a person whose life was marked by quiet acts of mercy and compassion. Peter Doherty, Devine's nephew, added that her strength and kindness were "like a lamp on a dark road."
After retiring from nursing, Devine embarked on a new career as a professional beekeeper. Fr Judge recalled that upon retiring, Devine embarked on a new career as a professional beekeeper. Kathleen Devine and her husband Des Devine won many awards at beekeeping fairs and festivals across Ireland.
In the eulogy jointly composed by her children Desmond, Brian, Helen, and Peter Doherty, they described Devine's influence as "shining far and wide, touching the hearts of friends, neighbours, patients, and strangers alike." They remembered her as a loving wife and mother, and her love for her husband, children, and grandchildren was profound.
Fr Judge, in his eulogy, emphasized that Devine saw every human being she met as a person made in the image and likeness of God. Her funeral Mass was a testament to the impact she had on the lives of those she met, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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