WISE - Robert Edward, M.D., former president and CEO of Lahey Clinic, of Palm Beach, Florida and Westwood, Massachusetts, formerly of Wellesley Hills and Boston, Massachusetts died peacefully August 12, 2012.
Dr. Wise leaves his beloved wife of 69 years Yvonne (Bonnie) and a brother James Allan Wise and wife Jerry of Largo, Florida as well as three devoted children and their families. Daughter Lynne Wise Smith of New Castle, NH, Robert E. Wise, Jr. and his wife Brigitte of Lincoln, MA and John Burkhard Wise and his wife Joanne also of Lincoln, MA. Dr. Wise has loving grandchildren that include Christian Callahan and his wife Kate of Portsmouth, NH, Julian Schweizer of Waltham, MA, Marius Schweizer of Washington, VT, Caroline Wise of Charlestown, MA and Olivia, Robert Rory, and Ella of Lincoln, MA. Dr. Wise was predeceased by his parents Victoria and Joseph and a sister Dorothy.
A Catholic Mass celebrating Dr. Wise's life will take place Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Paul's Church, 500 Washington St., Wellesley, MA with a reception following.
The family requests that donations in Robert's memory be made to the Robert E. Wise, M.D. Research and Education Institute, c/o Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805.
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