Eileen Devenney (née Watton) Obituary and Obituary – It is with deep sadness that the family of Eileen Devenney (née Watton) announces her peaceful passing at home on August 11, 2025. Eileen’s departure marks the loss of a deeply cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and love will be remembered by all who knew her.
Eileen is survived by her devoted husband Victor, with whom she shared a life filled with love, commitment, and mutual support. She was a loving mother to Darren and his wife Denise, and a proud grandmother to Harry, who brought her great joy. Eileen was also a dear daughter-in-law to Esther and a much-loved sister, forming lasting bonds that extended well beyond her immediate family circle.
Her family, friends, and community will remember Eileen for her gentle nature, unwavering compassion, and dedication to the people she cared about. Those who knew her best will recall her quiet strength, her generosity of spirit, and her ability to bring comfort and reassurance to others.
Opportunities for family and friends to pay their respects will be available prior to the funeral. Visitors may call at her sister’s home as well as Wades Funeral Home in Coleraine. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Wades Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Coleraine Cemetery.
In keeping with Eileen’s wishes, the family has requested no flowers, instead inviting donations to be made to the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association (P.S.P.A.), an organization dedicated to supporting those affected by the rare neurological condition and funding research toward better treatments. This choice reflects the family’s commitment to raising awareness and offering help to others facing similar challenges.
It is important to note that unrelated death notices for individuals named Eileen Devenney also exist. One such notice records the passing of Eileen Devenney in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on June 19, 2021, at the age of 75, with services arranged by the Donohue Funeral Home. Another tribute exists for June “Topsy” Eileen Devenney, who died on August 11, 2024, with donations in her memory directed to Friends of Danetre. These are distinct from the present memorial and are mentioned only to avoid confusion.
Eileen’s life was built upon the values of family, friendship, and kindness. She nurtured her relationships with care, always finding time to support others and offering her home as a place of warmth and welcome. Her legacy will live on not only in the memories of her loved ones but also in the values she instilled in them—compassion, patience, and generosity.
As her family and friends gather to say their final farewells, they do so with both grief and gratitude: grief at her absence, and gratitude for the years they were able to share with her. Though she will be deeply missed, the memory of Eileen Devenney will continue to inspire and comfort those who were privileged to know her.
