Robert Edward Lavin

Robert E. Lavin, 75, of Marblehead, MA, an art educator, died of cancer after a short illness in The Hospice of the North Shore in Danvers, MA, on August 3, 2008, with his family at his bedside.

Robert was born in Leominster, MA, and graduated from Leominster High School in the Class of 1950. He graduated from the Massachusetts School of Art in Boston and received his Masters in Fine Art from New Paltz State University in New York. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict.

He began his first teaching position in the Cornwall, NY, schools then returned to Massachusetts where he continued his career in Art Education in Weston, Framingham and in Marblehead, where he retired after 16 years. He was well known for his exceptional talent in many facets of art including pottery, watercolor and oil. His work has been shown in many locations across the state. He was unique in sharing his art capabilities to his students in his teaching career.

In his retirement, in his beloved Marblehead, he enjoyed travel, and was an avid Red Sox baseball fan. He also developed an interest and excitement in Computer Art and produced many fine creations.

Surviving are his daughter, Lisa Indelicato of Natick, MA; son, Edward Lavin and wife Christine of Upton, MA; and their mother Barbara (Cochran) Lavin of Natick, MA. He was the loving grandfather of five grandchildren: Tom Indelicato, Tammy and Ryle Thatcher of Natick, and Justine and Michael Lavin of Upton. Bob also leaves two sisters: Gladys McKinnon of Waterville Valley, NH, and Barbara Smith of Sarasota, FL; two brothers: Richard Lavin of Leominster, MA, and David Lavin of Princeton, MA; many nephews, nieces and dear friends, especially Vincent Libro and the late Francisco Monnar.

There are no calling hours and following cremation, burial services will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604