Obituaries

Robert John Brazil, 73, of Westford

Robert John Brazil is a Navy veteran and worked for many years with the Lexington Department of Public Works.

WESTFORD, MA - Robert John Brazil, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at Norwood Hospital in Norwood, MA.

He was a dedicated and loving husband to the late Beverly (Reichle) Brazil who passed away in 2010.

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Robert was born in Cambridge on June 16, 1942, son of John and Audrey (McAuliffe) Brazil. He served in the United States Navy from 1960 until 1966. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a diesel mechanic with the Town of Lexington Public Works Department for many years.

He was an avid reader, enjoyed working around his home and could fix just about anything. No matter what subject was being discussed, Bob had an opinion and could back it up with facts in an impressive way. He was very intelligent.

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He is survived by his brother-in-law, Robert R. Reichle, of Everett, WA and also dear friends.

There will be no visitation. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, March 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 107 N. Main St, Westford. Interment will be private.

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