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Edward Leavitt Obituary

LEAVITT, Edward Parker 90, of Centerville, formerly of Newton, died Tuesday, November 11. Beloved brother of David Noel Leavitt and his wife, Judy of Falmouth; the late Virginia Loughlin and her husband, Edward of Newton; and the late Gerard Leavitt of Centerville. Mr. Leavitt is also survived by many nieces & nephews, and grand nieces & nephews. Mr. Leavitt's career included being the Director of the Tufts Medical School Library and also librarian at Stanford University, Boston College, Harvard University and the New York Public Library. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A private service will be held in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. For online guestbook & directions, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Chapman, Cole & Gleason 508-540-4172

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Mike Casey

November 24, 2008

Mr. Leavitt,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anne Moschner

November 16, 2008

Judy & Noel
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Anne (MacNeil) Moschner

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