Mary Terese Devine

June 7, 1919 - December 4, 2019

Albany-Mary Terese Devine, 100, entered Eternal Life Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Teresian House. Born in Albany on June 7, 1919 she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Hannan Carr and the second daughter of eight children. A tiny, petite lady, Mary was active all her life. A graduate of State University, she married John Devine and had five children; Mary, Mack, Ginny (Tony Gonzalez) and the late Bill (Vera) and Donna (Ed Bemiss). After bringing up her children she worked for AIG Insurance Company for 20 years, drove CapitaLand Taxi and delivered flowers for a florist. She was a member of St. Paul’s Nocturnal Adoration Society, and made a yearly retreat at Rye Beach, NH for twenty years. She traveled to Medjugorje by herself and audited Philosophy classes at Siena College until the age of 85. Mary was talented in many ways, i.e. an avid reader, flew an airplane, knitted, crocheted, and loved her computer to keep busy with. She had also been chosen Resident of the Month at Atria on Route 155. She was there for 3 years before going to McAuley Residence and finally to the Teresian House. Mary’s love for God and her family had always been uppermost in her mind. She loved Carmel Gardens and the care she received there and the second floor at Teresian House. Mary was the sister of Sister Rita Carr, R.S.M. and the late William Carr, Sister Jane Carr, R.S.M., Francis Carr, Edward Carr, Daniel Carr and Robert Carr; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews survive. People used to ask her why she didn’t become a Sister of Mercy like her sisters. She said she decided to get married and become ‘DEVINE.’ Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mary’s family Monday, December 9, 2019 from 9:00 am to 9:30 am at the Convent of Mercy Chapel, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 9:30 am. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Mary Terese Devine in a special way may send a contribution to the Sisters of Mercy Fund for the Poor, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com