LINUS-TRAVERS-Obituary

LINUS TRAVERS

Milton, Massachusetts

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TRAVERS, Linus Professor, Chorister and Humanist. Linus Travers, 84, died at home in Milton MA. The son of Blanche and Henry Linus Travers, Linus grew up in Wellesley, MA. In his early years, Linus consumed books and radio programs voraciously, developing a lifelong love of the written and spoken...

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I knew Linus only briefly, and only in the context of Yale A cappella alumni events, yet his impact on my life was notable. His support of organizations that changed my life, mainly the Doox and the Whiffenpoofs, was profound and appreciated by every member. As we navigated opening up these groups to people of all genders, Linus was the the voice of reconciliation that enabled the active groups and their alumni to remain engaged and supportive of each other. My experience in the Whiffenpoofs...

We are all "unique," but Linus was truely "unforgettable." I will never "sing with Yale again" or attend any class of '58 festivity without hearing his voice in song or satire or beholding his countenance, and the slight smile that would curl after the deadpan "straight man" expression had dissipated. Love to Margaret and the whole family and to YAC! Tom Bauer '58

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

While emailing with Allan and Barbara Newton I learned that Linus had died. I send my condolences to you and your family. I met Linus at Camp Pinnacle in the 1940's. I recall participating with him in camp activities over a number of years, perhaps six or seven in total. In 1948, Linus and I co-starred in a production of "Box and Cox" at the Pinnacle Theater. While it never went to Broadway I recall having a good deal of fun with the play. I have a picture of us on my computer sitting...

Quite a lot, as I valued his friendship very highly, and we've kept in informal if all sporadic contact, since we both 'did our time' together beginning at Yale, and continuing in Norfolk; where my wife and I were lucky to enjoy, "Dependent's Day", at sea on the U.S.S. Randolph. Margaret will be getting my note of condolence following the 'send' of they emailing, as it's the first I heard of his passing. Wm. Reimann, Y'57.

Dear Jonathan and Tripti,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love and prayers,
Pari & Theo

Dear Margaret and Linus' many loved ones,
Words cannot match the depth of your sorrow. You are not alone in your grief. The Boston Saengerfest Men's Chorus "family" is feeling Linus' loss profoundly. You and Linus gave us so many happy memories. Sending our love to each one of you. Ruth & George Ecker

WE MET lINUS AND mARGARET I 1964, THE YEAR WE EMMIGRATED TO THE STATES AND THEN I DID NOT REALISE HOW LUCKKY WE WAER TO BE ABLE TO CONSIDER THEM OUR FRIENDS! lINUS WAS THE GREATEST!!!
I LOVE HIS FAMILIE DEARLY