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Lucille Robertson Obituary

Cambridge, formerly of Fall River, MA, our beloved mother & grandmother, 93, a retired R.N. & lifelong member of the American Nurses Association, suddenly passed away peacefully Thurs., Nov. 29, 2007. Lucille graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River, MA & then graduated from the Lincoln School for Nurses in NY in 1940. She is the youngest child of Clarence W.B. & Cora Clark Sykes, and sister of Clarence C. & Herman C. Sykes. Lucille is survived by her daughter Gayle Robertson Love, granddaughter Tiffanie Laurayne Love, & great-granddaughter, Alycia Cora Love. The family prays that you will join them in remembering. Viewing is Friday 7-9 PM & Funeral is Saturday 9:30 AM followed by a reception. Viewing and Funeral at Union Baptist Church, 874 Main St., Cambridge, MA. Arrangements by A.J. Spears Funeral Home: 617-876-4047.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2007.

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Leota Varan

December 12, 2007

Gayle & Tiffanie,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Love to all. Aunt Margaret and Cousin Leota

Meredith "Tootie" McGoings

December 10, 2007

Gayle and Tiffany,
I remember Aunt Lucille as a wonderful Aunt who took us many places as children. She always had time for us. I am only sorry that we lost touch in later years. May God bless you with His peace and surround you with His love as you celebrate Aunt Lucille's life.

Me with my little brother

Albert Brown

December 6, 2007

Gramma,
I wish I could be there to wish you fair well. You will be dearly missed and will always have a place in my heart. I know you will always look over the family.

Lots of Love,
Albert

Arthurine Jackson

December 6, 2007

Tiffany, all my sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God continue to keep and bless you in your time of grief.

Cynthia Jokinen

December 6, 2007

I was a neighbor of you all when I was a child. My deepest sympathies to all the family. Cynthia (gardiner) Jokinen

Gayle Roberston Love

December 6, 2007

Mother, you are one of a kind! Love you very much.

Tiffanie & Alycia Love

December 6, 2007

We love and miss you dearly Gramma :)

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