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Hans Lopater Obituary

LOPATER, Hans J. Age 82, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Concord, Massachusetts. He was a longtime resident of Sudbury, MA. Beloved husband of Mavis Lopater and devoted son of the late Philip and Irma Lopater. Born in Vienna, Austria, he left for England in 1939 on the Kindertransport to escape from the Nazis. He came to the U.S. in 1940 with his mother and joined his father. He grew up in Chicago where he graduated from the University of Chicago. Upon graduation, he worked in the advertising industry and Gillette where he was Vice President in charge of marketing research. Upon retirement, he chaired the Goodnow Library building committee and was a fellow at Brandeis, as well. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 41 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, March 16 at 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to your favorite charity. Levine Chapels, Brookline (617) 277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 14, 2010.

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Renee & Dick Gaudin

February 15, 2011

Dear Mavis,

We just heard the sad news that Hans died almost a year ago. We are so sorry for your loss, He was truly a warm and wonderful man and he will be missed.

Love,
Renee and Dick

March 24, 2010

Dear Mrs. Lopater,
Very sorry to learn of Hans' passing.
My successful marketing research and marketing career was due, in large
part, to Hans hiring me at the Gillette Company. Fortunately, I had
an opportunity to express my thanks to
him several years ago.

In sincere sympathy, Sylvia J. Wynn

Beth Farrell

March 24, 2010

Mavis-I met Hans when working on the Friends of Goodnow Library committee. We had a chance to work again during the initial planning of the September 11 Memorial Garden. I was always so impressed and awed by Hans's love of Sudbury and doing right by his fellow citizens. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jon Kalan

March 22, 2010

Dear Mavis - I'm sorry to hear about Hans' death. Hans had a huge impact on my early career when I worked in his Department in Boston. He taught me many things about research and more importantly, strength, integrity, and professionalism. The lessons I learned in those years served me well for the rest of my career. He will definitely be missed.

Barbara Weiner

March 15, 2010

Dear Mavis,
So very sorry to have learned of Hans' death while we are in Florida. We will remember him fondly as the delightful man he was. Please know that we are thinking of you and sending condolences.
With affection,
Barbara & Steve

March 15, 2010

Dear Mavis - memories of time spent with you and Hans are some of our fondest, going back to the early 60's. So very sorry for your loss! We'll be in touch! Edith & Bunny

Jerry Payne

March 14, 2010

Hans was such a source of strength for many. On a personal level, he was a great friend who told you when you were doing things right and when you were doing things wrong. He took a chance on a young man from Georgia, which opened a door that would have otherwise never existed...he is missed in many ways....

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