On a personal level, Eric’s family and friends remember him as an extremely dependable, conscientious, and thoughtful individual. His scientific mind was a powerful tool that he used to improve functionality in various aspects of life. Whether it was caring for the family dog, Bailey, or sharing moments with his nieces and nephews, Eric’s kindness and warmth were constants that will be sorely missed.
Eric leaves behind a legacy of environmental stewardship, personal resilience, and a profound commitment to doing what he believed was right. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Ann Devlin; his sister Alissa Devlin and her husband Michael Cammarata; his sister Bethaney Devlin; his brother Michael Devlin and his wife Aimee; maternal grandmother Emily Salamone; nieces and nephews Jacob, Zachary, Salvatore, Madeline, Francesca, and Alexander; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In this moment of collective grief, as family, friends, and the community come together to mourn Eric’s passing, we remember not just the loss of a loved one but the celebration of a life lived with purpose, kindness, and an enduring commitment to making the world a better place. May his memory be a beacon, inspiring others to continue the work he started and to cherish the beauty of the natural world he so dearly loved. On a personal level, Eric enjoyed most anything outdoors, including hiking, canoeing, and most importantly, gardening.
He spent many hours tending to the various fruits, vegetables and plants he cultivated in his home garden and was always eager to share tips with family and friends. Eric loved comedy and movies of all kinds, and on-line gaming with friends.
He was an extremely dependable, conscientious and thoughtful person with a scientific mind that he would frequently utilize to improve the way things functioned.
He will be most remembered for his kindness, intelligence, sense of humor, and his ability to drop in a movie quote or original one-liner to bring levity to any situation.
