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John B. Travers, Jr. Veteran
February 17, 2018

Obituary

John B. Travers, Jr., 90, of Dartmouth died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Helen (Pacheco) Travers.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Elsie (St. Onge) Travers, he lived in Dartmouth for most of his life.

Mr. Travers was formerly employed by Berkshire-Hathaway for 20 years and later DeBross Hathaway for many years until his retirement.

He enjoyed camping, traveling and fixing things.

Survivors include four children, David Travers and his wife Paula, Linda Duarte and her husband Antone, Sandra Curran, and Susan Sylvia and her husband Thomas; ten grandchildren, Keith, Adam, Krystal, Antone, Kayla, Melissa, Nicole, Tracy, Eric, and Joshua; twelve great-grandchildren; his brother, Arthur Travers; his sister, Elsie Rogers; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Joyce Travers and his sister, Leona Boivin.

His Funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 23rd at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church, Dartmouth. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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