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Robert J. GARTSIDE

1928 - 2024

Robert J. GARTSIDE obituary, 1928-2024, Lexington, MA

Robert GARTSIDE Obituary

GARTSIDE, Robert J. Jr. Of Lexington, MA, April 20, 2024. Born in St. Louis, MO, in 1928. He served in the Korean War; graduated from Harvard University; married Joan Huth; lived in France for 12 years as a singer and conductor; and then came back to the U.S. and taught singing at Boston University and from his home studio. He is survived by Katherine and Chava Burgueño; Frederick and Dru Gartside; Jennifer Gartside and Chad Rienstra; as well as 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 10 nieces & nephews, and his sister-in-law. Contributions in Robert's memory can be made to the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra at https://plymouthphil.org/ticketing-donations/

Robert's Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Follen Community Church, 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA. A reception will follow at his home in Lexington, MA. Douglass/Customer logo

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Published by Boston Globe from May 25 to May 26, 2024.

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Dick George 101st Airborne Division

May 26, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

James Considine, Charlestown

May 25, 2024

Thank you for your military service to our country..May you rest in peace.

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