Dr. Donald Francis TRAUB

My deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Traub was the most important teacher in my life. I had his philosophy class in 1970 at Worcester State where he taught me two very important truths that have guided me throughout my life. First, that there is no love without commitment and second that you must stand up and take action for what you believe. He was a great man and I am so glad that I was lucky enough to have him as a teacher.

To the Traub Family--I had the pleasure of having Dr. Traub for a philosophy professor at Anna Maria College and again at Worcester State. He was a truly outstanding, gentle man of high ideals and dedication to his profession. A true philosopher in every sense of the word. He inspired his students to think and question. He required us to read Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search for Meaning which has guided me in many aspects of my life--including teaching a course on the Holocaust at David Prouty HS Spencer. That book became a staple for my students and inspired them also, in light of many of their own "problems." I used my philosophy classes as a basis for teaching my own students.

All of this because of a truly great man...

I send all of you my condolences--I'm sure he will be missed. But may your wonderful memories of him give you comfort and know how he truly touched hundreds of lives.

I would like to extend My condolences to you at this time. I worked at Worcester State University with Don. He was a great professor and always very pleasant. Sincerely Jean King

Don was one of the great people we're blessed with - he was a giver par excellence, and his Josie de giver will endure in me always. I hadn't seen him in years but I still remember his smile, his lit eyes, and the "stories". He and my Dad would put away a bottle of single malt scotch waxing poetically. They were cut from the same "story" mold. Our deepest condolences to all of Don's family! Linda and Joe Reynolds

I was sad to hear of the death of Dr. Traub, who was my philosophy professor at Anna Maria College. He was a most impressive person - gentle, compassionate, humorous, who radiated a love and appreciation for life. I confided in him during a personal conflict, and I remember well his message: in making a critical decision, just "listen to your heart". I followed his advice then and, in the many years to follow, it remained a guiding principle. His was a life well-lived. My deepest condolences to his family.

Ned, Sorry for your loss I will keep you and you family in my thoughts and prayers. Joe & Vicky Barna

Please accept my wife Denise and I condolences on the loss, what a wonderful life.

I didn't know your father. But I was a student of your mother's at David Hill Fanning trade High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of Sorrow.

On behalf of the Family of John B. Kohler (The Cowboy) we want to send our thoughts to everyone in Don's family. He was a delight whenever we would have dinner with him and all "the gang" at Broadway Proper. Many a Friday night we would sit at the back table (because we were told we laughed too much!!!) and talk about past experiences and all the news of the week. He and my husband Harry would enjoy a little bit of scotch to enhance the meal and conversation. When his daughter Evie hosted my father, Bill McGerry, and all of us over for a joint Birthday it was a night to remember. He was a scholar and a gentlemen. We are so sorry for your loss, but so happy we had the pleasure of knowing Don. Our best regards,
Marilou Kohler Barden and Harry Barden
& All our family.

We'll miss you Don!

My prayers are with you all... So sorry for your loss.

I am saddened to hear this news. I had Dr. Traub when I was a graduate student at Worcester State and enjoyed and looked forward to each class I had with him. I well remember being in a sweltering classroom with him and the sweat soaking his shirt and running down his face, but he had a huge smile and was totally absorbed and enthusiastic in his philosophical lecture. I feel sorry for students who never had him as a teacher. May your memories see you through this difficult time.

What a wonderful friend to all who knew him. A true loss to this world but such a gain for heaven! You will be missed. Our deepest condolences to your loved ones.
Love,
The Coubrough Family

Love you always Gramps. Love your first granddaughter Crash. Now you are with your one true love Gram.

Blessing and remembrance to a Great Gentle man!!!! May your Eternal life bring you the Rewards of a Life you Lived doing your Best for God..... Thank you Lord for Showing Us a Living Example of Your Love!!!

Oh, what dear Uncle Don has seen and experienced in his 89 years!!!!!! Such a lovely man, always so interested in you and what makes you "tick". May the angels sing joyously as they lead him to the arms of Jesus! Much love and prayers to all the Traub family and especially to my cousins. May love and peace fill your hearts for your Dad who left a great legacy. Love always,

My Condolences to my dear cousins, Traub family and all the extended family for your loss. I loved my Uncle Don dearly. Our love and Prayers to you. Love, Patty Raffeld (Reynolds) amd my Husband Jimmy

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Isaiah 57:15