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JON S. DAVIS

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JON DAVIS Obituary

Davis, Jon S. Age 70, of Hingham died July 14 of glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Adored husband of 46 years of Jane Carmen Davis, formerly of Newton, exemplary father of Hadley Davis Rierson and Carrie Davis Lebovich of Los Angeles, and a cornerstone of both his extended family and the Massachusetts real estate legal community. Born in Ottawa Hills, Ohio, he was a graduate of the University of Michigan and president of its class of 1965. He earned a law degree from the George Washington National Law Center and while there was a staff member of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Kerner Commission. In 1968, he and Jane joined the Peace Corps moving to Quito, Ecuador. He later founded the real estate firm Driscoll & Davis, renamed Stanton & Davis in Marshfield. A member of the Abstract Club, he served as president and board member of the American Legal & Financial Association and the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts (REBA). He was a founding board member of the Talking Information Center, a Marshfield nonprofit providing broadcasts for the visually impaired. An avid golfer, he looked forward to summer days at the Cohasset Golf Club. In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by his brother, Sam Davis of Berkeley, California, a sister, Beth Karren, of Piedmont, California and four grandchildren. Donations in the memory of Jon Davis may be made to the Talking Information Center, 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050 or ticnetwork.org. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel brezniakrodman.com :FamilynOwned"

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for JON DAVIS

19 Entries

Steve Bik

July 8, 2024

Miss you Jon. You were an inspiration to me

Joanne Storrs

July 8, 2020

he was always kind to me and my family.

September 29, 2016

Hi Jane

By chance I just came across this . we are so sorry to read of the very sad passing of Jon.
We remember you both so well. Even though it is many years ago.
We are sure that the last months prior to Jons passing were not easy for you.
We think of you often. The time we spent in Key Biscayne in 1980 And the lovely day we spent at your home in 1994 when we visited.

Jane , our love to you and the girls

Geraldine and john Krieger

London UK

July 23, 2014

Jane, just learned of Jon's passing today, July 23. Rosalie and I really liked Jon for his interesting conversation and his thoughtful observations. Please, convey our heartfelt sorrow to your daughters.

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Rosalie & Jim Masella

Stephen Bik

July 19, 2014

Jon was a true lawyer who loved the profession and fought tirelessly against those who attemped to deprofessionalize it. He was an inspiration to me and I am deeply saddened by his death.

July 19, 2014

Dear Jane, I was deeply saddened to read of Jon's passing. I will never forget all his kindness to me and my family and how much he loved 51 So. Pleasant St. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers, Fondly, Joanne Storrs

July 18, 2014

We will always remember Jon as a honest & straight forward man. Fond memories of days on the links. You will be missed. Our deepest sympathy
to the Davis family.

Kim & Bill Whittemore
Wellesley, MA

Francine & Paul Townsend

July 17, 2014

We worked with Jon professionally and found him to be the most thoughtful, articulate and reasonable counsel. His reputation in the industry was legend. We send our sincere regards to his family and regret that we never had that summer supper at the beach.

July 17, 2014

We went to Ottawa Hills School with Jon. He lived just down the street. We were best friends and always one of my favorite people. We send our deepest condolences and love to the whole family. Leslie and Sam Balber

Joanne and Steve Perlman

July 17, 2014

An old friend, warm, funny, steady and wholly decent. We'll miss him enormously.

Lynn Stafford

July 17, 2014

Jon was engaging, funny, intense, and full of sass. He was a dear friend and will be missed terribly.

Lynn & Bruce

Leslie Silverstein

July 17, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Please know that our thoughts and love are with you.

Lynne & Don Johnson

July 16, 2014

Jane -- We were so sad to hear of Jon's passing. He was truly a wonderful husband and father. He will certainly be missed. -- Lynne and Don Johnson

July 15, 2014

We are heart broken. Jon was a lovely man,always a gentleman, kind and thoughtful to all. There is a hole in our hearts. Ginger and Ken

Gretta Laskey

July 15, 2014

I went to Ottawa Hills High School with Jon and along with a number of his classmates, we will be in attendance at his memorial service. Jon was loved by all who came into contact with him. He was warm, friendly and very compassionate to all who touched him. He will be missed.

Motoko Deane

July 15, 2014

So sorry to hear that Jon passed away. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Stephen Bik

July 15, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jon. He was an inspiration to me and provided me with guidance during my tenure on the MCA now REBA Board of Directors and during my Presidential year. He was a great lawyer and loved the profession. He will be missed.

July 15, 2014

We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Jon, but very grateful for his service to our nation as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador.

Our Condolences,

The National Peace Corps Association

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