Mullins, Robert W. M.D., 89. Lifelong resident of West Roxbury, December 12, after a long illness. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Cummings) Mullins with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Son of the late Teresa and William Mullins. Loving father of Judith Mullins and her late husband Michael Stapleton, Robert Jr. and his wife Nancy, William of CA., Daniel, Paul, Betsy and her husband Peter Olguin of CT, and Frederick and his wife Laura of IL. He is survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Priscilla Davis and Paul Mullins. Dr. Mullins practiced medicine in the West Roxbury Parkway area for 43 years. He was well known for his kindness and the compassionate care of his patients. Attended Boston Latin School, Harvard University, and BU Medical School. Navy veteran of WWII. Past president of Faulkner Hospital Medical Staff and longtime medical director of Deutsches Altenheim, and over 50 yr. member of Charles River Country Club.
Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday December 15, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury on Wednesday December 16, at 10:00 AM.
Interment Holyhood Cemetery.
In place of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org
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