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Steven Gavin Obituary

Of Mashpee, formerly of Boston, August 11, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with Huntington's disease. He was 46. Beloved son of J. Thomas and Mary P. (Morin) Gavin of Mashpee. Loving father of Stephanie and Jessica Gavin, and former husband of Robin (Trani) Gavin of Tewksbury. Loving brother of Thomas M. Gavin and his wife Jamie of Sagamore Beach. Cherished uncle of Danielle, Sarah, and Jodi. He is also survived by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, 302 Elm St., Everett, on Monday, August 18th at 11 AM. Steve was a Dedham High graduate and continued his education at U Mass, Amherst. He was employed at Verizon Communications for 24 years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve's name may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America, 6 Courthouse Lane, Unit 12, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Arrangements entrusted to: J.F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 15, 2008.

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Catherine Morgan formerly(Deely)

August 27, 2008

To The Gavin Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Steven. He was a special person as you all know and he was a good friend even though it's been years since we had seen each other. Steven was known to me as Slim and it was a name that fit him well. I ran into Slim a few years back and he was still that happy go lucky guy I knew years ago even though he was sick he still had that funny smile on his face. These and many more are my memories I will keep of Slim in my heart as I hope all of you will continue to do. God Bless him and may he rest forever now. Goodbye Slim..

Tricia Chisholm

August 15, 2008

For the short time I knew Steve, he touched my heart in such a way that no other has. He made such an impact on me, I will be forever thankful that I was fortunate enough to call him my friend. May the Gavin family find peace and support in knowing how much he is loved.

Mary Daley

August 15, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Steve at the phone company and carpooled with him to Brockton....My deepest sympathy to the family.

Edward Deely,Jr.

August 15, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Edward Deely,Jr.

August 15, 2008

Always the One who was there and Now we are there for YOU.
Slim(Steve) you showed us how to take every Day like it was a gift and Thanks for all you have done. As we move on slowly, we will Not Forget.
To all the Gavins Our hearts are with you...
Ed, Karen and all the Kids.

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