Dawn Marie Devenny

Dawn Marie Devenny (O’Mullan), died on Friday, October 23rd at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ at the age of 55. She had stage 4 breast cancer. Dawn was preceded in death by her mother, Linda O’Mullan. Dawn is survived by her Father Gene O’Mullan; husband Christopher Devenny; son Liam Devenny; sister Deb Wayne and brother Brian O’Mullan; nephews Sean Wayne, Spencer Wayne, Cruz O’Mullan and niece Everly O’Mullan.

A memorial service will be held on November 22nd at Taylor Pavilion in Belmar, NJ. Visitation starts at 11:00 with a service to celebrate her life at 1:00.

Hi it’s Dawn. If you’re reading this I am no longer on the earth (or maybe I am who knows?) it is my belief that my energy is now on a 4 year journey right behind my mom to the nearer star. What will we do when we get there? Who knows - hopefully dance together with my grandmother and shine our light on you all at night.

I can tell you that during my prognosis I tried to live my best, most loving life. I was successful in some moments and not so successful at others.

My greatest joy has been raising my son and having a loving supportive partner who allowed me to live that dream as a stay at home Mom.

Shine your light on them. They are a culmination of the best kind of love.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dawn’s memory to For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation on their website: www.takeabreakfromcancer.org or mailed to: 620 West Germantown Pike, Suite 150, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

This wonderful organization provides a much needed respite to families who are dealing with the ongoing stress of a cancer diagnosis.

For Pete’s Sake gave Dawn a generous week to breathe during her diagnosis and treatments.

Dawn asks that you simply take a moment to watch a sunset, write a poem, or plan a little adventure - just as she would have done.

Venus

I am not afraid to die

For I have seen the other side

From the top gazing down

Onto the spectacular horizon at sunset

Layers of deep burnt orange

soft green and powder blue

Marked by the larger than

life moon that I have admired since my youth and

the hot ball of Venus, shining brightly

with the energy of accumulated stardust

of the souls who have gone before me

How spectacular to one day be suspended over the soft undulating clouds

and the curve of planet earth

So close I can reach out my hand with affection and touch my loved ones

Bringing a spark of electrified memories and comfort in the night

-Dawn

Services are entrusted to Jersey Shore Cremation Service, 43 Taylor Avenue, Manasquan, NJ - JerseyShoreCremation.com