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Donald R. "Bob" Gavin

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Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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North Reading, Massachusetts

Donald Gavin Obituary

Of Burlington, August 28. Beloved husband of Anne (DiMille). Son of the late Walter and Rose Gavin. Brother of the late Walter Gavin. Brother-in-law of Nicholas DiMille and his wife Rosemary of Norton, Elaine Whalen and her husband Kevin and Daniel DiMille and his wife Pamela of Somerville. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), NORTH READING, at Reading Line, on Tuesday, September 2 at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret's Church, 109 Winn St., Burlington at 1O AM. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Monday, 4-8 PM. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Voluntary Service Unit 62AB, c/o E.N. Rogers Veterans' Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730. Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy for six years and retired from the U.S. Air Force. www.cotafuneralhomes.com. Cota Funeral Home 978-664-4340

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 31, 2008.

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Katie Ingalls

September 5, 2008

Anne, I am very sorry about Bob. Im honored to have meet you both and care for him even though it was a short time. I will miss you both at the VA and so wont many others.. with deepest Sympathy, Sincerely Katie.

Judith Erlanger

September 2, 2008

Ann, I am thinking of you. Bob was one of Valen's and my favorite patients at the VA hospital, from the day care days to the in-patient time. It is an honor to have known Bob, and an honor to know you, dear lady. And for the record, Valen loves you for more than the meatballs you made for him.

Much love,

Judith & "Valen"

lisa Johnson

August 31, 2008

Ann
I was very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was always one of my favorite patients. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bob.
Lisa

lori durno

August 31, 2008

Sorry For Your loss Ann.
My Prayers are with you at this time may you remberall the happy times you and bob had
love lori

Marilyn Primrose & Don Mann

August 31, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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