TRAVERS, John F., of Winchester, formerly of Arlington, May 27, 2011. A professor at Boston College Lynch School of Education for over 50 years, he was author and co-author of many books relating to child development and psychology. Beloved husband of Barbara E. (Cotter). Inspirational father of Elizabeth Eagan & her husband Robert of Arlington, Ellen Roche & her husband Kevin of Arlington, John Travers & his wife Janice of Lynn and Jane Travers of Charlestown. Loving grandfather of seven, Jacqueline & Madeline Eagan, Zachary, Lindsey & Nicholas Roche, Gina & Joseph Travers. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Rt.60, (adjacent to St. Agnes Church) ARLINGTON on Wednesday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in Saint Agnes Church, Arlington at 10 am. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA of Middlesex East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 607 North Ave., Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880. Late WW II Navy Veteran. For obituary, directions or to send a condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com