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Thomas Joseph Devereaux (1887-1918), Catholic priest, was born at Ferryland, Newfoundland, on 12 March 1887, the son of Mary Joseph (Walsh) and James Devereaux. He died at Argentia on 15 October 1918. Devereaux was buried in the Parish cemetery at Ferryland on 17 October 1918.
Devereaux attended the parish schools at Ferryland and received his high school education at St. Bonaventure's College, St. John's (1906-09). He pursued his studies for the priesthood in All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Philosophy and Modern Languages from the National University, Dublin. He was ordained a priest in All Hallows College Chapel on 17 June 1917 by Dr. Cohalal, Bishop of Cork, Ireland.
After Rev. Devereaux's return to Newfoundland he served as the administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, St. Bride's (1917-18). He was transferred to Holy Rosary Parish, Argentia in 1918 only a a few months before his death.
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Created - May 6, 2013
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