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Stephen Thaw Obituary

52 years old, beloved husband of Gayle (Yasnyi) Thaw, died unexpectedly on August 31, 2007 after a brief illness. Mr. Thaw, known as "Blair" to his friends and colleagues, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Harvard University and Master's Degree from the School of Education at the University of Miami. An exchange student as a teenager in So. Africa. He taught English at Gulliver Academy in FL and New Prep in Boston. For more than a decade, he was employed by Encyclopaedia Britannica USA, which brought him to reside in Lowell. For the last 10 years, he was employed as an Investment Consultant for Charles Schwab & Company. An accomplished musician, he enjoyed long rides and exploring country roads with his wife, theatre, literature, and writing short stories. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Benjamin and Muriel (Mitchell) Thaw of CT and his wife, Gayle, of 27 years. A gentle, intelligent person he will be missed by all who knew him. Graveside services will be at the Temple Beth El Cemetery, Waverly Ave. Chelmsford, MA on Weds, Sept 26 at 11 AM. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 800-842-4280~www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 25, 2007.

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Wendy Yellin Hill

February 25, 2008

To Blair's Family-

I just read of Blair's death in the Kingswood-Oxford Magazine, and wish to send my condolences to his friends and family. I grew up next door to the Thaw's in West Hartford, CT., and remember Blair's kindness and quirky humor. He used to invite us into his house to use the indoor pool, which we thought had to be the coolest thing ever! It has been many years since I have thought of him and Mr. and Mrs. Thaw, and was saddened to hear of his passing. It sounds like his life was full of love, though, I send a special note of sympathy to his wife. God Bless You, Blair.

Wendy Yellin Hill

Crispin Hanshaw

October 3, 2007

Dear Blair,
It's difficult to understand how you could be taken from us so early but I'm grateful for the oppportunity to have met you. Your vibrant spirit resonates with the essence of truthfulness and determination. I wish our brief friendship created through our mutual employment at Schwab could've lasted longer but know that you are sorely missed by all of us and I look forward to seeing you again some day and enjoying some good laughs. Peace be with you my friend.

Sincere wishes,
Crispin

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