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Gail E. DeVine

1/16/1957 - 4/20/2026

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Obituary For Gail E. DeVine

Gail E. (Ramos) DeVine, 69, of Bristol, RI, passed away on April 20, 2026 at RI Hospital due to heart complications, with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of Mark G. DeVine.

Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Madeiro) Ramos. She lived in Bristol all her life.

She graduated from Bristol High School in 1975. She worked for many years as a waitress at Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Somerset. She then worked as an office clerk at Martin Copeland Company in East Providence until she was injured at work in 1983. She stayed home to raise her son and when he was grown, went to work as a bus person and hostess at Green Eggs in Bristol. She loved being with the public and serving people, bringing them joy, a smile, a laugh and an encouraging word. She was well known for her entertaining outfits and “crazy socks”.

She was a great supporter of the military and veterans, especially the Marines, like her dad. She was a founding member and Vice President of Front Line Ministry for Freedom. A ministry that supports active members of the military and veterans by sending care packages to the troops overseas and raising funds to support other veterans’ organizations. Her most rewarding activity was organizing the annual FLMFF Ride for Freedom, a motorcycle ride that raised tens of thousands of dollars for the troops over the years, along with her side-kick and cousin David Benevides.

She also loved Bristol’s annual Fourth of July Celebration, attending many parades, concerts and July 4th activities in the town she loved.

Gail loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she is now seeing face to face. She was a member of Radiant Christian Assembly of God in Warren, all of her life, and served in the church in many capacities over the years.

In addition to her husband of 43 years, she leaves behind her son, Joshua G. DeVine, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, grandson, Zachary of Barrington, and sister, Rebecca A. Madeiro of Portsmouth, RI. She also leaves her closest cousins, Sherrill Ferreria of Bristol, David Benevides of Bristol, Valerie DeCosta of Warren, and her best friend Gail Garcia of Bristol, as well as many other relatives, friends and Green Eggs customers she has met over the years. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Rose Ramos.

The family would like to thank Dr. Neel Sodha and all of the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals at Newport Hospital and RI Hospital for the excellent care she received during the short time she was there.

Funeral arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI where family will receive friends Monday, April 27, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Her funeral will start from Smith Funeral & Memorial Services on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM with a Christian Celebration of Life Service at Radiant Christian Assembly of God, 895 South Main Street, Warren at 10:00 AM. She will be laid to rest at North Burial Ground, Hope Street, Bristol, RI.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Front Line Ministry for Freedom, 20 Peckham Place, Bristol, RI 02809.

Services

27 Apr

Visitation

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

WJSmith Funeral Home Warren, RI 02885 Get Directions »
28 Apr

Funeral Service

09:00 AM

WJSmith Funeral Home Warren, RI 02885 Get Directions »
28 Apr

Celebration of Life Ceremony

10:00 AM

Radiant Christian Assembly of God 895 Main Street Warren, RI 02885 Get Directions »
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  • 04/24/2026

    Rose Rocha

    Please accept my deepest condolences to the families of Gail she was the sweetest woman I've ever known, always smiling, always asked how are you feeling today, and she always dressed herself up according to what holiday it was.RIP!!!

  • 04/24/2026

    Gail Garcia

    My condolences to Mark,Josh, Eliz an Zack...Gail my heart is broken 💔 You were always there for me,you call me everyday or text me.I am going to miss your voice an calls...There no one that can fill your shoes..You always had that smile,not a mean bone in your body..I will miss holidays with you ..Your invited me holidays parties.An if I was sick you will deliver to my house.Just the thought of not hearing your voice kills me..You been thru so much an you forth it..Now u are with your parents..please tell my Husband Manny I miss him an love him..One thing I can say you were always there for someone..Gail I love an will miss you so so much..You were the best an always will be..I still can't believe you are gone.. My heart goes out to u.You maybe gone but never forgotten may you RIP.Love an Miss my Bestest friend .Gail Garcia xoxo

  • 04/23/2026

    Mrs. Ann Spell

    Sincerely sorry for the family's loss of Gail. May you forever feel her love in every memory you've made together. May those beautiful memories bring smiles to your faces, even behind tears shed. Know that death was never God's plan (Gen. 1:28; Rom. 5:12), so he gives us hope; the hope that loved ones will be resurrected (Acts 24:15) to life forever on a paradise earth (Ps. 37:11,29) as God intended from the beginning. Cherish the hope and the countless beautiful memories of your beloved wife/mother/sister, Gail.

  • 04/23/2026

    Josh DeVine

    Mom, I miss you so much & this all doesn't feel real to me. I love you & know you are flying high in Heaven. Love you Mom ❤️🫂✝️💐

  • 04/22/2026

    David Fernandes

    Mark, we are sorry to hear about Gail's passing. She was such a happy and joyful woman. Sharing smiles with everyone. All of Bristol will miss her love. David and Leslie Fenandes

  • 04/22/2026

    Aida and Paul Perry

    We will miss you terribly, here on Peckham Place We will miss seeing you out in your walks and your friendly hellos. Rest in Peace "Miss Gail" Your neighbors, Aida and Paul

  • 04/22/2026

    Lucy Ferreira

    Beth and Sherrill, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can make this better, but I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that you are surrounded by people who care deeply for you.

  • 04/22/2026

    daryl keyes

    Dear Mark and family: deepest sympathy on the loss of Gail. Love from, Daryl

  • 04/22/2026

    Mary Enos-Caouette

    To the DeVine family, My condolences on Gail's passing. I knew Gail from high school and when she worked at Pizza Wave. Gail always had a smile, full of life and always upbeat and ready to help people. Cherish the memories. Rest in peace Gail. ❤️

  • 04/22/2026

    Ruth Paradiso

    Gail you were a wonderful person and you will be missed by many I will never forget for all the kindness you showed me and my girls you were always there to pray for them wheneber I asked! You gave your life to missionary work and to the community you were a one of a kind you will always be remembered your family was always a family to me..my heart goes out to the family and I will hold them close in prayer

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