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Robert Traversy Obituary

Of Milton, suddenly, Nov. 9. Partner of Richard V. Wallace of Milton. Brother of June Southwick of NH, Beverly Grimes of Beverly, Virginia Buswell of Peabody, Deborah McCormick of Lynnfield, Joseph of FL, Donald of Peabody & the late Richard Traversy & Shirley Curtin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton Wed. morning at 10. Visiting hrs. at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON Tues. 4 to 8 PM. Retired employee of State Street Bank, Quincy. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 505 N Parkway, Memphis, TN 38103. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton(617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2007.

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Susan and Marvin

November 7, 2008

It's a foggy morning over Drummer Cove here in South Wellfleet and my thoughts are with you, Richard, over the next few days, and my memories of Robert are alive and well and good.

Barbara Callahan

November 13, 2007

Dear Richard:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was lovely to know Bob, even for so short a time.
Your neighbor and friend,
Barb Callahan

Susan Husted

November 13, 2007

Dear Richard, Our hearts are with you now. You and Robert are such good neighbors and we send you love and prayers and strength.
Fondly, Susan and Marvin

November 12, 2007

To The Traversy Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Bobby.
I have many fond memories of my adolescent days in West Lynn with the Traversy children, especially Dickie, Bobby and Donnie.

Sincerely your neighbor and old friend,

Marie Cronin

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