Susan Proger Lavine-Of Needham, MA, formerly of Wellesley, MA, passed away December 24, 2023, just short of her 90th birthday. Beloved wife for more than 66 years of the late Edward L. Lavine. Devoted mother of Karen Lavine and her husband Donald Kilpatrick, and Nancy Ostroff and her husband Eric. Cherished grandmother of Daniel and his wife, Sarah Kilpatrick, Eleanor Kilpatrick and her husband, Michael Brown, Jessica Ostroff, and Andrew Ostroff. Proud great-grandmother of Aaron and Leah Kilpatrick, and Tali and Phoebe Brown. Graduate of the Beaver Country Day School and Wellesley College, she was a middle-school math teacher at her high school alma mater. She had lots of interests but enjoyed spending time with family and friends best of all. The burial service is private. A memorial observance will be held at the home of Nancy and Eric Ostroff Tuesday evening January 2nd, 7-9pm. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Anti-Defamation League, 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 or to a charity of your choice.