IN MEMORIAM

Eugene Sandler PEDO 66

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

January 14, 2023

Gene earned his Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from Syracuse University (1954), his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University (1958) and his Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University (1966). He practiced dentistry in Lynn, Massachusetts, for 21 years before moving to Chapel Hill in 1979, when the University of North Carolina recruited Gene as a teacher and administrator of what became a model dental program for teaching dental students to practice in an outreach setting in most of the 100 counties in North Carolina. Gene demonstrated his remarkable organizational skills and served as a role model for students at UNC School of Dentistry. This program became well known throughout the country and representatives of many dental school faculties throughout the U.S. and Canada traveled to Chapel Hill to see how this program was organized.

Wayne

Shim DMD 02

West Newton, Massachusetts

January 13, 2023

Wayne Shim immigrated to the U.S. in January 1982. He was a graduate of Orange High School in Orange County, California, and then went on to attend Cal State Fullerton. He made his first move to the east coast to attend Boston University Dental School and graduated in 2002.

In 2007, another life-changing event occurred when he married his great and loving wife, Dallae Kang. She was by his side until the last moment Wayne left this world. Wayne was a perfect son to his father, Sang Hwan, and mother, Myung Sook. He was a perfect brother to Jason Shim and the most perfect husband to Dallae. Wayne will be missed by dozens of his cousins, dozens of his aunts and uncles and hundreds of friends.

Burton Robinson PEDO 67

Framingham, Massachusetts

December 14, 2022

Burton Robinson, of Framingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully December 14, 2022, surrounded by his children Andy Robinson, Lisa (Milinazzo) Robinson, Kimberly (Robinson) Duckworth, and Michelle Robinson, and his adored companion, Donna Levy.

Burt grew up in Dorchester, graduated from Boston College, Boston University, and Tufts Dental School, and remained in the greater Boston area – Framingham -- to raise his family and practice dentistry, until his retirement in 2010.

An avid sports fan, Burt followed professional and college leagues but was loyal to Boston teams and those of his alma mater, the Boston College Eagles. Burt loved the nice weather and enjoyed 40 years of golf at the Framingham Country Club.

Donald Gove OMFS 64

Falmouth, Massachusetts

December 11, 2022

Dr. Donald Frederick Gove died December 11, 2022, at the age of 87 after a courageous battle with vascular dementia. Don grew up in Concord where he enjoyed time with his sister and cousins on the family’s dairy farm and summers at the beach in Rye, New Hampshire.

After graduating from Concord High, Don entered the Pre-Med program at the University of New Hampshire. He graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1961. He was selected to join the Oral Surgery program and residency at Bellevue Hospital in New York City for two years of oral surgery training, followed by a capstone year at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He was a board certified oral surgeon and member of International College of Dentists.

Don practiced oral surgery for over 35 years. He was affiliated with both Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospitals. Don was a gifted surgeon, beloved teacher and even better known for his incredible kindness and genuine interest in each patient. He was also on the Board of Trustees at North Yarmouth Academy and a member of Holy Martyrs Church.

Stephen P. de Garavilla

DMD 78

Wakefield, Massachusetts

December 11, 2022

Dr. Stephen P. de Garavilla, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a 1970 graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School. Stephen then received his B.S. from Boston College in 1974 and his dental degree from Boston University Dental School in 1978. He was commissioned into the United States Navy as a dental officer and was stationed at Parris Island in Beaufort, SC. Following his service in the Navy, he returned home and opened his own practice on Main Street in Melrose where he spent 38 years practicing family dentistry until his retirement in 2019.

In his youth, Stephen was a gifted athlete. Later in life, he shared his love of sports with others. He began coaching soccer in Wakefield in 1987 and has since served in various roles including coach, volunteer, and board member. As a coach, Stephen’s pride and joy was developing his players on and off the field. He got great fulfillment following players as they advanced through the soccer ranks, some becoming coaches themselves. His 35-year soccer coaching career is one of his greatest legacies.

Meredith

Evans Chase

Dental Assistant 63

Manchester, New Hampshire

December 2022

Meredith Evans Chase, 79, graduated from Dedham High in the Class of 1961, after which she studied to be a dental assistant at Boston University. Upon graduation, she worked for Dr. R. John Feely as his assistant and office manager for over 40 years, with time off to raise her family. She married the love of her life, Bill, in 1967. They raised two children, William and Marc, and she was a natural at being a mother and wife.

After their sons graduated from college, Meredith and Bill moved from West Newton to Sagamore Beach on Cape Cod. She was very involved in community activities, especially the local garden club where she was voted president, twice, and also the eastern regional director. She also managed a bed & breakfast, served as chair of several clubs and committees, and volunteered at the town food pantry. All of these activities gave her a chance to make new friends. She had a gift for remembering names which served her well in all of her jobs and activities.

Carlos Aguiar DMD 94

Puerto Rico

January 24, 2023