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ROBERT STEVENSON Obituary

STEVENSON, Robert A longtime Lexington resident, passed peacefully June 12, 2019, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Hilda (Moran) Stevenson. Devoted father of Peter R. Stevenson of Lexington and Elizabeth C. Stevenson of Waltham. Brother of the late Fay Paterson and her late husband Joseph. Robert was born and educated in Scotland before arriving at Harvard University on a Merck International Fellowship for Chemical research. It was there that he met his future wife, Hilda, from Bogota, Colombia and they married in 1956. Robert was a Professor of Organic Chemistry at Brandeis University from 1957-1993. As a result of his research, Robert published over 160 papers. He mentored dozens of students through their undergraduate and graduate studies. Robert's personal interests were primarily focused on his family life and his enjoyment of sports and music.

A Ceremony of Remembrance will be held Sunday, June 23 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. LEXINGTON, at 5:30 PM. Calling Hours, immediately prior to the service, from 4-5:30 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Donations in Robert's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org Interment private. Lexington (781) 862-1800

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2019.

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Jim Lipner

April 3, 2025

Belated condolences to the family. Robert Stevenson was my favorite STEM professor at Brandeis. And a very nice and funny man, from our conversations in his office circa 1979-80.

July 2, 2019

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Liz

Your neighbor..

June 25, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the family. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19

Pralhad Ganeshpure

June 25, 2019

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of passing away of Robert Stevenson. I came across his research work in 1974 when I was working for my Ph.D. degree in India. Later, I joined his research group as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Brandeis University where I was associated with him for 2 years during 1979-81. I remember him as a soft spoken and kind person. I immensely enjoyed working with him and his group. I will always remember his as a teacher and cherish the fond memories of my association with him. I pray God to give strength to his family members to bear the loss.

Sir, Rest in peace!

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4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Douglass Funeral Home - Lexington

51 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA 02421

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5:30 p.m.

Douglass Funeral Home - Lexington

51 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA 02421

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