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ROBERT HAVERN Obituary

HAVERN III, Robert "Bob" A. July 19, 2014, of Boston and Arlington. Beloved husband of 39 years to Maureen C. (Crane) Havern. Loving father of Timothy Havern and his wife Mary of Boston, and Ned Havern of Boston. Dear brother of Nancy Leahy and her husband Stephen of Burlington, Kate Boyle and her husband John of Plymouth, NH, Cynthia Bouvier and her husband Jeff of Arlington, and Laura Hegarty and her husband Rob of Arlington. Brother in law of Daniel Crane of Cambridge, Kevin Crane of Cambridge, Michael Crane of Braintree, Katie Millett of Abington, Eileen Marasco of Amherst, and Rose Morse of Beverly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Robert proudly served the Town of Arlington as Senator and State Representative for 27 years. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours in Saint Agnes' Church, 30 Medford Street, Arlington on Tuesday from 2-8 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated in Saint Agnes' Church on Wednesday at 10 am. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory may be made to Brain Tumor Research, Office of Development at MGH, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114, or the Robert Havern Memorial Scholarship Fund, Citizens Bank, 699 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA 02476. For obituary, directions or to send an online condolence, visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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October 7, 2014

Maureen,
I am so sorry and shocked! I want you to know I am thinking of you!
Deepest Sympathies, Susan Zampell

Victor L'Esperance

August 10, 2014

Please accept our condolences. Victor and Brid L'Esperance - Lynn, MA and Spiddall, Galway, Ireland

bill croke

August 4, 2014

I have vivid memories of Bob when he was a student at AHS and I was a fledgling guidance counselor. A nicer guy you could not meet. Bob was a great student and hockey player. I followed his career at Harvard and in the legislature, and was always proud that I knew him. A great guy!! He is missed already.

Barbara & Joe Sullivan

July 28, 2014

Maureen "Mo", Joe and I were so sad to hear about Bob. Many Sullivan Havern memories in Arlington and at PA and Harvard. My Mom also fought a brain tumor..let's find a cure.
Barbara & Joe Sullivan

Al Zink

July 24, 2014

Condolences to Bob and his family

Mike and Ray Leccese

July 23, 2014

Condolences to the entire family .

Bob Antonelli

July 23, 2014

My condolences to the Havern Family. Massachusetts lost a great public servant. May Bob Rest In Peace.

July 23, 2014

We were very saddened to hear the news of Bob's death from Bubba who is now in San Francisco. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and we will always remember him at the hockey rinks with a smile. Kenny and Kathy Conti now in Charlotte, N.C.

July 23, 2014

Maureen and Family,

Peggy and I were saddened to hear about Bobby's passing. He was a great guy. You and your family are in our prayers.
Peggy and Paul Pescatore

July 23, 2014

Dear Maureen and family,
Patty and I just heard of Bob's passing. We are so sorry. Patty and I would like to express our most sincere condolences to you and your family. We lost one of the good ones. God Bless.
Patty and Tony Ferolito

July 23, 2014

TO MAUREEN AND YOUR FAMILY, LOSING A LOVED ONE SO DEAR LEAVES A HOLE IN YOUR HEART AND YOUR LIFE, EVEN WHEN IT IS EXPECTED. BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL AND TO BOB. RUTH MCNIFF

July 22, 2014

I am so sorry that I am unable to attend visiting hours. I worked with Bob for many years at the State House. He was a good man. God bless you all.My sincere condolances. Joe Trainor

July 22, 2014

Maureen and family
My deepest condolences on the loss of Bob . I knew he was something special back in the 6th grade, and was he ever in all phases of his life! My heart hurts for our great loss. His accomplishments athletically are second to no one . I miss him already although I hadn't seen him for some time. He will always remain one of"" our" guys " May God rest his soul!
With respect and admiration,
Mark Driscoll

Bob Finneran

July 22, 2014

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your dad and husband. Bob was a great family man and a fine friend and he made and left the world a better place. May God bless you all.
-Bob Finneran

July 22, 2014

Lord Stanley for Hockey...Bob Havern for humanity

Tom Tilas

Kathleen Clinton

July 22, 2014

Dear Maureen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Bob's passing.

July 22, 2014

Ned and family, sorry for the loss of your father, he was a good man. Having lost my mom to a brain tumor so many years ago, I hope that your dads final days went well, for they can be very upsetting! Your Newman Club buddies will always remember the shared good times! All the best! Gilly (Steve Gillis)

William NOVIELLO

July 22, 2014

May you rest in the loving arms of Christ.

Gretchen Annese

July 22, 2014

My deepest sympathies to all of you. I have fond memories of Bob and so enjoyed his sense of humor, compassionate nature and inquisitiveness regarding so many current issues Bob will be missed.

July 22, 2014

Tim & Ned, my deepest sympathies boys. Your father was a great guy and will sorely be missed. Love you guys, Sean Hayes

Tricia Noonan

July 22, 2014

My deepest sympathy to your family. I am a good friend of Rose; I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Tricia Noonan
Winthrop, Mass

Edward Herman Jr

July 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Met Bob only briefly and he was a warm and laid back guy.Insightful,very human with a cool way about him.He left me with a lasting impression after only a few hours.Maureen was an old friend from my past.I hope your better memories of your life together will make the days ahead less troubled.Peace and Blessings to you and your loved ones.My sincere condolences,Edward Herman Jr

July 21, 2014

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” -(A headstone in Ireland)
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Chris Winfrey

Ingrid & Garth Cumberlidge

July 21, 2014

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Maureen & family,

Our hearts ache for your loss and words seem, as always, inadequate.

Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

charlie driscoll

July 21, 2014

A great guy, husband and father. One of the
nicest human beings I have ever met. Condolences to the Family and my good pal, Ned. He will be sorely missed.

July 21, 2014

Maureen and family.
So sorry for your loss. Will always remember good times at the Kentucky Derby and football parties at the Conway/Campbell house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim and Gail Marolda

JANET & JOE DALY

July 21, 2014

janet & I and alllll the daly clan soooooo sorry to hear the passing of our dear friend bob. we share sooooo many outstanding active years together. bob had many titles state rep., etc, but the best title of all ( friend ). love daly-double janet & joe

July 21, 2014

Maureen and family, my deepest condolences to you in this extraordinary loss. Bobby was such a truly good man and always such a joy to spend time with. Heaven's got a great one. God bless and comfort you, now and always.

Kim Orsini-Penta, Winchester, MA

Ed LoTurco

July 21, 2014

To the Haveran family my condolences in your loss of this well remembered man. Bob was one of those legislative individuals that meant what he said and served our Lexington community so well.

Sissy Kelley

July 20, 2014

Maureen and family. My deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of Bob. I always enjoyed seeing him and will remember the good times we shared. My prayers are with you and Bobs family

Katie Igler

July 20, 2014

Maureen and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

barry and nancy sousa

July 20, 2014

We will so miss our good friend.

July 20, 2014

This is such sad news. Bob was a bright light in the legislature. Using his wonderful brand of humor he accomplished many great things. Our family is indebted to him for his early and unwavering support of same gender marriage. Carole and Tom Allen

July 20, 2014

Maureen and family very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts ,prayers,and deepest sympathy are with you.
Always
David and Margie McCarthy

Walter , Michael and Walter Sullivan

July 20, 2014

To the Havern Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Pew greatly enjoyed Bob's friendship.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Walter, Michael and Walter Sullivan

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Memorial Events
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Jul

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saint Agnes' Church

30 Medford Street, , Arlington , MA 02474

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23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Saint Agnes' Church

30 Medford Street,, Arlington , MA 02474

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