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ROBERT SYLVAIN Obituary

SYLVAIN, Robert A. Of Alexandria, Virginia, formerly of Needham, Oct. 3. Beloved husband of the late Irene M. (Kiley) Sylvain. Devoted father of Robert M. Sylvain of Chestnut Hill, Mary Pedini and her husband David of Midlothian, Virginia, Joan S. Baughan and her husband David of Alexandria, Virginia, and the late John E. Sylvain. Grandfather of Sabina Furbee, Jaclyn Pedini, Danielle Pafe, Zachary Pedini and David Baughan. Great-grandfather of Emerson Furbee. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Saturday, October 12 at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, Needham, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting Hours Friday, from 4-7 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetary, Needham. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Robert's memory to Sparhawk Academy, 376 Orchard St., Millis, MA 02054. For directions and guestbook, www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2019.

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Elaine Strug

October 9, 2019

So sorry to learn of the passing of Uncle Bob. He was the quiet, gentle guy among the family. I am sure he is smiling down on the family and now at home with Aunt Irene. God Bless.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Oct

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

Needham, MA

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1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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