TAVEL, Donald H. - of Ashland, Sep. 22, 2011. Father of Ben, Dora and Gabriel Sanchez Luz, adored grandfather of Sophie Ana and GianMarco Sanchez-Tavel, and step-father of Chris Roskam. Beloved brother of David and Marcia Tavel of Estes Park, CO and Mark and Susana Tavel of New York, NY, and everlasting friend of Gail Malloy. Don proudly served his country as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. An enthusiastic supporter of Boston and Harvard sports teams, he was a charter member of the Arena Stadium Club. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory may be made to the Sophie and GianMarco Support Trust c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, 2 West Union Street, Ashland, MA, 01721. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600