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Rosamond Leavitt Obituary

LEAVITT, Rosamond (Goldberg) Of Boston, formerly of Wakefield. Entered Eternal Rest, September 14, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Dr. Joseph S. Leavitt. Beloved mother of Stephanie and Jack Ventura, Lorraine Leavitt and Donald Leavitt. Loving sister of the late Celia & Benjamin Nesson. Adored grandmother of Daniel, Jerome, and Marcia Ventura. Services at the Temple Emmanuel Cemetery, Lakeside Ave (off North Ave.), Wakefield, on Monday, September 15, at 11:00AM. Condolence calls may be made, following services only at Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St., in Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated to the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. Goldman Funeral Chapel - Malden 800-982-3717

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 15, 2008.

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Nancy Dewey

September 22, 2008

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to your family now and the days to come. I never had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Leavitt, but I have had the delight in knowing Lorraine for 37 years and thus realize what a loving Mum she must have been.

Martha L. Munson

September 15, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Wendy Atamian

September 15, 2008

I met Mrs. Leavitt while working at MGH with Dr.Atlas. She was a lovely and kind lady and so loved by her daughters. I will miss her.

Violet and Henry Brown

September 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathy.

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