Janice (Hootstein) Newman

Janice (Hootstein) Newman, age 93, longtime resident of Needham, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021. Predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Donald J. Newman. Janice was the devoted mother of her son Mitchel S. Newman, also of Needham. Raised in Chelsea by her parents William and Dorothy (Gale) Hootstein, Janice was the loving sister and sister-in-law of the late Milton and Rosalyn Hootstein.  Retired for many years from her job in a sales accounting department, Janice took great pride in her work, her appearance and home. She loved to hear all the news about her nephews, niece, great and great-great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Roxbury Mutual Cemetery in Woburn, MA on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 2:00pm. Special thanks to all the caregivers at Wingate Needham and Good Shepherds Hospice. Donations in Janice’s memory may be made to the Dementia Society of America or the Hospice that cared for Janice, or the charity of your choice.