SUSAN M. TRAVIS

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SUSAN TRAVIS Obituary

TRAVIS, SUSAN M. (LAPIERRE), age 68, of Sandwich - formerly Rehoboth - died October 9, 2009 unexpectedly in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of former Massachusetts State Representative, 4th Bristol District, Hon. Philip Travis for the past 46 years.

Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Ovide A. and Irene B. (Gariepy) La pierre, she lived in Fall River during her youth, Rehoboth for 40 years, moving to Sandwich 18 months ago.

In addition to being a homemaker, Mrs. Travis was a Medical Laboratory Technologist for over 40 years, having worked for Manet Health Centers in Quincy, Union Health Center in Fall River and the former Somerset-Swansea Medical Center. She was a graduate of Joseph Case High School, Class of 1959, attended SMU, studied medical laboratory technology at St. Anne's Hospital and Brown University and interned at Boston City Hospital with a concentration on cancer cell analysis. She was currently a French Language Student at Cape Cod Community College.

She was a Rehoboth Antiquarian -dedicated to keeping history alive, was a former Director of the Carpenter Museum and Goff Memorial Hall and later a Trustee and also held an Antique Dealers License. Dedicated to her French Heritage, she was a member of Je Me Souviens American French Genealogical Society in Pawtucket. Tenacious in all that she loved, reading was her passion; she enjoyed traveling with her husband, crossword puzzles and bird watching. Her ancestry was French Canadian and Native American and she was an honorary member of the Seakonke Wampanoag Nation. In addition, Mrs. Travis was a Den Leader for a Rehoboth Boy Scout Troop and a Brownie Troop Leader.

Surviving in addition to her husband: sons: Luke P. Travis and his wife Debra J. of Plainville, MA, Matthew A. Travis and his wife Amber M. of Eugene, OR, daughter: Amy F. Pasley and her husband Richard P. of Concord, MA, grandchildren: Sarah, Ian, Gillian, Rebecca, Jewel and Scarlett, sisters: Jocelyn M. Champlain, of Tiverton, RI, Valerie R. Stout and Charlotte M. Perry both of Swansea, brother: Guy Lapierre of Dodgeville, WI and many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral will be held Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 10AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT BIRCHCREST, 189 Gardners Neck Rd. (No of Rt. 6 Inter) Swansea. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 PM Flowers welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, P.O. Box 2, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Rehoboth. Directions, tributes: www.waring-sullivan.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for SUSAN TRAVIS

11 Entries

Dave and Jean Johnson

October 26, 2009

Dear Phil,

Jean and I were so sorry to read of Susan's passing in the November issue of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society News Letter. Even though we moved to South Carolina in 2005 we still get the news letter along with a few other Rehoboth periodicals.

Jean is still able to find an antique shop or two to poke in in our travels.

Sincerely,

October 14, 2009

Phil and family,
Chris and I are deeply saddened to hear of Susan's passing. We, being high school classmates, have many fond memories of wonderful times with you and Susan and will miss her. Please know that you are all in our thoughts at this time. Bless you all.
With regrets,
Bill and Chris (Merrill) Christopher

Myles Heger

October 14, 2009

dear Mr Travis, I have only recently gotten to know you through your teachings of American National Government at Massasoit Community College. I can tell your family means the world to you and your wife was a big part of your life. May god bless your wife and also be with you durring this difficult time. I'm sure i can speak for our class in saying stay stong, and passing our condolences to you

Myles Heger

Lorraine Hebert

October 14, 2009

Phil,Ron and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You have suffered a lot of losses in the past few years and we
know Sue was the light of your life.
We are presently in Alabama with our son's family for the National sailboat races and next week we should be in Texas. We will contact you again then.
Please be assured you are all in our prayers at this time.
Ron & Lorraine Hebert

Charles Bazarian

October 13, 2009

Charlie and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. We are so sorry that we are unable to attend her memorial service, but please know that all our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,

Carol & Charlie Bazarian

October 13, 2009

Representative Travis,
Pam and I wish to convey our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Mrs. Travis. Hopefully over time, some of the pain and heartache that you and your family are all feeling at this time will ease.
Sincerely,
Steven and Pam Howitt

Leonard Mills Jr

October 13, 2009

Dear Travis Family,
My family and I send our condolences to your family on the loss of your dear mother. She was a fine woman by every definition of the word.
May peace be with you.
The MIlls Family

Carolyn D Pomfret

October 12, 2009

To Phil and family:

I was shocked to learn
this news and I send my
sincerest sympathy to you
and your family.

Jane Williams

October 12, 2009

Philip and Family, our very sincere
sympathies to you and your family.

October 11, 2009

Luke,
We never met your Mom but, knowing you, I am certain she was a very fine woman because she raised a very good man. Our sympathy to you, your Dad and family. She certainly made lasting contributions to all in her love of history.

Keith & Eileen Crochiere, Taunton, MA

Wendi DeClercq

October 11, 2009

A finer woman I have never known. She enriched the lives of those she knew with her wisdom, wit and perspective. I will always cherish having had the opportunity to know her, and will always carry her in my heart.

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