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Herbert Vann Obituary

VANN, Herbert E. In Boston January 15, 2011. Beloved husband of Bertha J. Vann. Loving father of Cortina M and Lakisha Vann. Son of Virginia Porter Vann and the late Willis Vann. Brother of Odessa Gatling. He also leaves many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Saturday 10am at New Hope Baptist Church, 740 Tremont Street, Boston MA. Visitation FRIDAY 6- 8 pm at Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave ROXBURY MA. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery. To send a sympathy message to the family visit www. DavisFuneralHomeBoston.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2011.

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Natasha Gladstone

February 2, 2011

To Kisha and family my deepest condolences to you all. I pray that the comfort of God will be with you all during this time of grief...

Kisha, u know I love you and I am here if you ever need anything...

Keisha Downing

January 22, 2011

To my sister and my friend my prayers deepest condolences to you Peaches and Tina!! "Daddy" will truly be missed I love you and I'm here if there is anything you need in your time of need! I love you!!

Renee Oliver

January 21, 2011

Words seem to escape me.......I do want you to know that you have my prayers, love & support. Gene will be greatly missed. Farewell, my cousin.

Jerry & Sharon Johnson

January 20, 2011

Bertha and family, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Jerry & Sharon Johnson

Warren Bond

January 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Williamrobert Veale

January 19, 2011

May god bless you during this time of sadness....and keep you strong ... our prayers are with you ...call if you need anything ......

Tiah Oliver

January 19, 2011

My prayers are with the family during this hard time. Cousin Gene will truly be missed but forever in our hearts. I love you all ladies and I'm here if you need anything.

Wanda Frazier

January 19, 2011

To the Vann Family, It is a pleasure being a part of you. Uncle Vann was so much fun and always had that great smile on his face, I will miss him dearly. Aunty Peaches I know you will miss him dearly, but he is in a better place and free of all the pain. I Love you and will always keep you, Tina & Kisha in my prayers.
Love Wanda your Niece

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