Dr. Donald Francis TRAUB

TRAUB, Dr. Donald Francis 89, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at his home in Tucson, AZ, where he lived since 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Joan Therese (Reynolds). He leaves behind two daughters, Mary Therese Traub, wife of Thomas Carraher, of Las Vegas, NV and Evelyne (Evie) Marie, wife of Gary Conlon of Tucson, AZ; two sons, Edmund Francis Traub, Sr. and Keith Francis Traub, both of Worcester, Massachusetts; three brothers, Edward, Richard and Roy; a sister, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Ashleigh and Patrick Borglund, Donald Francis II, Edmund Francis Jr. and George Traub and Garrett, Caelan and Livia Grace Conlon and five great-grandchildren. Don was born in Wellesley, MA on September 27, 1927 to Margaret Mary (Kingelty) and Edward M. Traub, and grew up in Needham, MA and Tuckahoe, NY. He graduated from Eastchester High School, NY (1944) and enlisted in the Navy. He received his A.B. Degree (1956) in Philosophy from Iona College, and his M.A. (1962), concentration in Philosophy of Science from St. John's University, N.Y. He received an A.M. (1967), and a Ph.D. (1973) in Philosophy was conferred by Boston College. After teaching at Iona College, The College of the Holy Cross, and Anna Marie College, he became a member of the Worcester State College faculty in 1969, where he served as Chairman of the Philosophy Department for ten years, and briefly as Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Don's book, "Toward a Fraternal Society," is referenced in colleges and universities, internationally. Don was a Navy Veteran and "Tin Can Sailor", where he was a Fire Control Specialist (on 40 mm and 5 inch guns) during World War II, on the Destroyers USS Quick and USS Stickell. He was also a Cold War Veteran and recognized as an "Atomic Veteran" for his participation in nuclear testing in the South Pacific. He was a "true Patriot," and was proud to have served our great country, and enjoyed attending Naval Reunions with his wife. Don loved his wife and they enjoyed traveling in their retirement until Joan's death in 2005. Don had a natural magnetism, big smile, wit, intelligence and charm, that made him loved literally by all who met him. A great listener and wise conversationalist, he will leave lasting memories with the many friends he has made through the years. Don was a compassionate and loving father and grandfather, who feel blessed to have had him in their lives. A requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Gianna Oratory at Holy Family Church, 338 W. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL.