Book of Memories for John F. Travers

Condolence From Mary (Lavery) Pelrine

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:48:13 EDT

My mom, Bea Lavery Corf, just told me of your loss. I am saddened to hear the news. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Condolence From Mike Sugarman & the McGraw-Hill Psychology Team

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:21:07 EDT

We at McGraw-Hill would like to send our condolences to John's family and friends.

Condolence From Paul Doherty

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:07:25 EDT

Remembering John Travers John was an important mentor, I never told him that; now it is too late. Here is how I knew him. In the early 1950's, John, a graduate of BC and a WWII veteran, held a summer job for a couple of years supervising activities at Robbins Farm Playground in Arlington. I lived just across the street from the playground, and spent most of my waking hours playing ball there. I got to know John quite well during those two years. His intelligence and fairness were remarkable--good looking guy too. Not too many years later--another fine young man, Frank O'Donoghue, was the intervening playground supervisor--I held that same summer job. It was sometime in these years that John to enlisted me to play--to be a dependable bench-warmer is more like it--on the Knights of Columbus softball team Jack Kiley and I were the kids on the team, the only non-veterans. John was the shortstop, and a very fine player--good hands, quick. A lefty batter, though I may be wrong about that. I lost track of John after that for a few years, my own military years, though I read about his the terrible injury he suffered leaving St. Agnes church. John and I became reacquainted some years later at B.C. When I joined the faculty in 1964, John was one of those who welcomed me. Throughout our years as faculty colleagues he continued to be a model of decency and charity, the kind of Catholic gentleman I aspired to be. In the late seventies John's daughter Elizabeth was a student in one of my classes, a very fine student indeed. She had a great dad. I thought that then, and I think that now. Paul Doherty

Condolence From GT Ladd

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:13:20 EDT

Dr. John Travers will always be remembered by me as a man filled to brim with kindness and knowledge. His intellectual curiosity combined with his eagerness to nurture his students made him the very best of teachers. Overall, it was always clear to me that his wonderful heart and mind were always made whole by his love for his family. His wife, children and grandchildren were very much his core and his soul. He will always be an example to me of the very best a man can be in life and spirit.

Condolence From Paul Murphy

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:17:53 EDT

Dear Travers Family, I am very sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Travers. I remember him from many years ago during my high school years when I worked as a “soda jerk” at the Highland Drug Store on Mass. Ave. in Arlington. John was a regular customer, and I remember looking forward to his visits to the store and having discussions with him regarding career choices particularly teaching. He had a strong influence on my entering the teaching field first as a high school teacher and then as a teacher and administrator at a community college. He was a true gentleman and an inspiration. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Paul Murphy

Condolence From joanna hochman

Mon, 30 May 2011 09:33:53 EDT

Dear John, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this Memorial Day on the loss of your father. May the love and pride you have for his accomplished life and the happy memories you all share bring you comfort and peace at this sad time. Sincerely, Joanna Hochman

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Sun, 29 May 2011 14:48:17 EDT

Condolence From Bill Burke

Sun, 29 May 2011 14:22:25 EDT

Professor Travers, You were a great teacher, a kind man. May you rest in peace. Bill Burke BCH