Lovewell, Robert E. Feb. 5, 1958 - Aug. 25, 2016 died at peace of cardiac failure with friends beside him at Beth Israel (Boston) Hospital at 9pm. Survived by his son Benjamin (20) of Westport, CT., his mother in law Ms. Fiona Hodgson also of Westport CT., his loving and caring companion of 17 years Linda Golder, his father John C. “Jack” Lovewell of Wellesley and his siblings John T. of West Islip, NY, Rodney B. of Wellesley Hills and Debbie Lember, Steven N., Cynthia M., and Jonathan all of Framingham, Lynn and John Janus, Krissy and J.J. of Worcester. Robbie’s mother Madeleine Lougee predeceased him July 11, 2015.
Robbie attended Wellesley, MA., Public Schools 1963-1967 and Greenwich, CT., High School with a major in Music and a minor in Theater Arts. He attend Stanford, CT., School of Drama and Stagecraft. At heart an enthusiastic performer he was most at home on stage as an actor, or as a singing guitarist. He last appeared in that role at his mother’s memorial service in 2015. Robert Lovewell was very proud of his New England heritage: the Lovewells first landed in Weymouth in 1635; the family were successful farmers in Weston, MA at and around the Red Barns for more than 250 years; at least four of his ancestors were with George Washington at Valley Forge. More recently his cousins established businesses outside Wellesley Square at Sabrina Lake. Robbie also claims kinship with the present English Royals and many British and French Kings and Queens. Like so many of us, Robbie had some family roots with the Bradfords of Plymouth, MA. Many proud furniture makers, bankers, pharmacists, and doctors were part of his family stream.
Robbie Lovewell was beset by many serious illnesses in his life. He passed many long periods in hospitals. He tried always to be cheerful brother a caring son and a loving father. Our world will be a colder place without Robbie.
Funeral service in the Edwards Church/Grace Church, 39 Edwards St. Framingham, Saturday Sept. 3 at 1pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Reception to follow service in the church. Cards of sympathy may go to the Lovewell Family, 38 Windsor Rd., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-6134 and to Linda Golder, 1630 Worcester Rd. Apt. C327, Framingham, MA 01702. Gifts may be made in memoriam Robert Edwin Lovewell to any heart care organization of your choice.