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Travers, Robert Mackin
, age 87, a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, died peacefully on Monday evening, December 7, 2009, at his Medway home.
Born in Framingham on March 12, 1922, he was a son of the late Edna May (Coombs) and Frank L. Travers, Jr. Bob was raised and educated in Medfield and attended Burdett College for two years prior to enlisting in the Navy to serve during World War II.
Bob decided to make his career with the Navy and continued to serve until 1967. He retired as a Chief of Naval Personnel. Returning to Medfield, Bob was employed for several as a deliveryman for Winn Soap Company and enjoyed membership with the Beckwith Post #110, American Legion and the Franklin VFW Post #3402. He had lived in Medway for the past eight years.
Predeceased by his wife, Lola Marie (Dalo) Travers, he is survived by a daughter, Karla R. Arceneaux and her husband Ron of Val Rico, FL; a son, Matthew G. Travers of Matlacha, FL; a step-son, John V. Grover of Norwood; a grandson, Matthew Masi; three sisters, Jennie Brink of Endicott, NY, Anna Mallory of Franklin, and Edna L. MacDonald of Medway; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Frank L. Travers, III.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church 14 School St., Medway, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at 11:00a.m.
If desired, donations may be made in his memory to the Medfield Home Committee, 459 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052.
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| Lisa and Rich |
(richcasey87@hotmail.com): |
Uncle Bob,
You will be greatly missed by us. You were always an important part of our life. We always enjoyed being with you .We were so glad that you were able to be an important part on our wedding day so many years ago. Rest In Peace,Love you always. |
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| Brian |
(richcasey87@hotmail.com): |
Uncle Bob,
I will always love you and will miss you so much. |
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| Marissa<3 |
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Uncle Bob<3
I will miss you a lot. You were an amazing uncle to me and my brothers. I love you so much. Watch over us, please!
Love Always, Marissa :) |
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| Ricky |
(rxcasey87@hotmail.com): |
Uncle Bob, You will be missed. I love you.
P.S Thanks for the hat. |
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| Drew |
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Uncle Bob,
I will miss you very much. Just like you I want to join the service and protect our country. I am already a member of the Civil Air Patrol. I love you, Drew. |
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| Ginny Dale |
(ginnydale236@msn.com): |
| Dear Edna and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice guy. My thoughts and prayers to you all. sincerly Ginny |
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| Graudons Family |
(LauraG1973@comcast.net): |
Our warmest condolences to Edna and the entire family. We will miss seeing Uncle Bob at family holiday dinners, he was always such a fun guy to be around.
Thinking of you all - Laura and John Graudons (and the kids too) |
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| Ryan |
(rpwentworth@gmail.com): |
Uncle Bob,
I will be thinking of you forever and ever because you always had an up beat spirit. |
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