Obituaries

Inge Marion Nachum Baye (April 27, 1929 – June 4, 2026)

Inge Baye, a longtime Framingham resident, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2026. Her three children were by her side, in a room overlooking her garden bathed in morning sunshine. It was the culmination of several lovely months in which she and her extended network of family and friends bid farewell. Just weeks before, she had observed her 97th birthday with a joyful celebration.

She was born April 27, 1929 in Hamburg, Germany to Hanna (Hesse) and Martin Nachum. She received her early schooling in Hamburg. In 1939 with pending political climate, the family emigrated to Bangor, Maine, where they had relatives. Fortunately, Hanna had birthright citizenship in Switzerland, thus the family were able to escape Germany, as the USA had quota on Germans, but not on Swiss citizens.

Inge quickly made lifelong friends in Bangor. She graduated with honors from Bangor High School in 1947 and the University of Maine in 1951 with a degree in Home Economics. She took an internship in food management with Aetna Insurance in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1953, she returned to the University of Maine as the food manager of the newly opened Bear’s Den. The rocky coast of Maine and all things Maine always held a special place in her heart.

A blind date in Boston with a law student, David Baye, led to an enduring relationship and life changes. Inge and David married and moved to Framingham, where Inge took the lead in raising the couple’s three children and engaged in community volunteering while David established his law practice in Boston. Inge took pleasure in gardening, baking, sewing, exercise classes, library events, neighborhood gatherings, cousins’ clubs, book groups and family life. Inge loved reading, had a sharp mind, and enjoyed lifelong learning. The couple traveled together to Europe and Israel, among other destinations. They enjoyed married life until David’s untimely passing in 1984, leaving Inge a young widow.

Always spirited and independent, Inge was determined to continue on with grace, elegance and style. She worked as a realtor and took pride in the towns of Metrowest. She advocated on behalf of conservation, parks and recreation. She continued to travel, enjoying European river boat cruises and spending warm winters on Anna Maria Island in Florida.

Inge was a longtime volunteer in Framingham. She was a town meeting member, and a volunteer for the Framingham Heart Study. At the Danforth Museum Gift shop, she enjoyed purchasing and showcasing arts and fine crafts. She was a library volunteer in the schools, town and Temple Beth Am. Inge taught English as a second language to immigrants and supported events at Jewish Family Services. She gave talks at local libraries about the Holocaust. She generously shared her Holocaust life story for a movie by Temple Beth Am students so that society would Never Forget.

Inge had many special lifetime friends, relatives, neighborhood friends and people who enjoyed sharing life with her. Max Michelson was her valued companion for many years.

Inge was a loving and generous Nana who shared her wonderful cooking, life values and words of never-ending wisdom.

Inge was predeceased by her parents, husband, and her mother-in-law Esther, father-in-law Emil, and brother-in-law Sumner Baye. Her grandparents and many friends and relatives perished in the Holocaust. Others escaped to places around the world and she lovingly stayed in touch with them for the rest of her life.

Inge is survived by her children Deborah Baye (Torylee), Lisa Kaye (David), and Richard Baye (Bartja); her grandchildren Kodia and Jaden, and Adam and Hannah; her sister Rachel Schiro (Lawrence); her niece Susan (James) and nephew Jeffrey; her sister-in-law Myrna Baye; and her nephew and nieces Ken, Donna, and Stephanie.

Funeral Services will be graveside at Staro Konstantinov Cemetary, within Baker Street Jewish Cemeteries, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132, on Monday, June 8, at 10:00.

The family welcomes you to a celebration-of-life gathering after the funeral at Seasons 52, 220 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 at 12:00.

In Inge’s memory the family requests that you kindly make a donation to a place supporting nature, environmental causes, education, health care, social justice or human rights.

Allen H. Burtman of Newton, MA, passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Maxine Burtman. Devoted son of the late Saul and Sylvia (Linsky) Burtman. Loving father of Stacy (Mitch) Bernstein and Richard (Arian) Burtman. Proud and cherished grandfather of Simon, Spencer, and Justin Bernstein, and Benjamin Burtman. Dear brother of Edna Schenkel. Funeral service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:45 am. Shiva will follow the service at Brae Burn Country Club, 326 Fuller Street, West Newton, MA from 1:30 to 5:00 pm (no denim please). Shiva will continue at the residence of Stacy and Mitch Bernstein on Sunday, June 7 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Allen’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

To view the livestream of the funeral service, please click here.

Barnet Weinstock passed away on June 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years old.

Barnet, known as Barney to his friends, was born October 10, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY. He had a lifelong love of learning and of Judaism. As a student at Yeshiva University High School he won awards for excellence in both secular and talmudic studies. He studied mathematics at Columbia University (BS) and MIT (PhD).

Barney spent his career as a professor of mathematics, starting at Brown University and the University of Kentucky. He then spent more than 30 years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, serving for several years as chair of the math and computer science department.

Barney and his wife Harriet spent 46 years in Charlotte, building deep ties to the Jewish community there. Barney was active in the religious life of Temple Israel, serving as the chair of the religious committee for many years and taking charge of handing out Shabbat and High Holiday honors. He also was a regular Torah reader, a lifelong skill he learned as a boy.

Barney and Harriet moved to Arlington, MA 3 years ago to be nearer to their son Daniel, his wife Jennifer and their daughter Lily. They found a new spiritual home at Temple Emunah in Lexington where Barney again became one of the cadre of Torah readers.

Barney was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was known to family and friends for his kindness, quiet wisdom and great sense of humor.

Barney is survived by Harriet, his wife of almost 60 years, his daughter Marjorie and husband Peter, his son Daniel and wife Jennifer and his granddaughter Lily.

Funeral services will be held at Beit Olam East cemetery 42 Concord Rd/ Route 126 Wayland, MA at 10:30AM on Thursday June 3rd.

Shiva will be Thursday June 4 and Sunday June 7 6-8PM at the home of Daniel and Jennifer Weinstock, 12 Pondview Rd, Apt 2 Arlington and Monday Jun 8 6-7:30 at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd Lexington MA.                                                  (Note: Daniel and Jennifer’s home is on the second floor of their house. If you would have trouble navigating steep stairs, please join the family on Monday at Temple Emunah)

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to:
Temple Emunah
9 Piper Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
https://templeemunah.shulcloud.com/payment.php

Dana Farber Cancer Research
10 Brookline Place West, 5th floor
Brookline, MA 02445
www.dana-farber.org/gift

1931-2026

Recently retired Chairman Emeritus of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine of the Lahey Clinic and past President of Physicians for Social Responsibility, devoted husband of almost 66 years, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Sid passed away on May 26, 2026. He died at age 94 at his home in Newton, MA surrounded by family and love.

A second generation American and the first in his family to go to college, Sid was determined to live a life of purpose and meaning. Born and raised in Hartford, CT, he attended Wesleyan University on a scholarship and then earned an M.D. from Harvard Medical School (1957). He trained in cardiology at the Brigham Hospital and became a Research Fellow in Cardiology at Harvard working in the Lab of Bernard Lown, MD, a pioneer and innovator in cardiac medicine.

He was recruited by Lahey to launch its first Department of Cardiology. During his 63-year tenure at Lahey, he grew the Cardiology Department from an idea to one of the outstanding clinical cardiology departments in the country. He served in multiple leadership and teaching roles, including as Department Chair for 22 years and Chair Emeritus until his retirement six weeks before his passing. At Lahey, Sid specialized in coronary heart disease prevention, with a particular focus on cholesterol and its treatment. He started Lahey’s first cholesterol/lipid clinic (still in operation) and co-founded both the Northeast Lipid Group and the National Lipid Association. He was the recipient of numerous honors at Lahey, most notably the establishment of the Alexander Chair in Cardiology and the Frank Lahey award for patient care.

In addition, Sid co-founded Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), a non-profit organization created in 1961 dedicated to raising awareness about the public health dangers of nuclear weapons testing, stockpiling and use. As the U.S. affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), PSR shared in IPPNW’s 1985 Nobel Peace Prize for “perform[ing] a considerable service to mankind by spreading authoritative information and by creating an awareness of the catastrophic consequences of atomic warfare.” As PSR president he also led numerous physicians’ exchanges between the United States and the Soviet Union at a time when professional and citizen interaction between the two countries was highly restricted. Sid also ran the Boston and New York City marathons and authored the book Running Healthy, 1980.

He is survived by his wife Susan; two daughters – Rachel Alexander Healey (Daniel P. Healey) and Sarah Alexander (William Pearce); five grandchildren – Katherine Dewez (Theodore Dewez), Julia Healey (Glen Krebs), Daniel Healey, Caroline Healey and Natalie Pearce; and two great grandchildren – Camille Dewez and Isabelle Krebs.

Announcement of a memorial service to celebrate his life will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any gifts be made in his honor to the Cardiology Department at the Lahey Clinic https://bilhealth.org/dralexander

March 1937 – June 1, 2026

Muriel Baker Nevins, 89, passed away on June 1, 2026 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Born in Salem, Massachusetts in March 1937, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Jacobs) Baker and Minard Baker, and the beloved sister of the late Richard Baker and Edward Baker.

A graduate of Simmons College, Muriel began her career as a teacher before dedicating more than 25 years to the Essex County District Court as a probation officer. She brought integrity and genuine care to that work every day, leaving a mark on her community that extended well beyond the courtroom.

Muriel and her husband Mel Nevins, who predeceased her, treasured bringing family together for holidays and their summers together on the water. Those days on the boat were among her happiest, and she carried that love of simple pleasures with her throughout her life.

In her later years at 100 Centre Street, Brookline, she remained an engaged and spirited presence, attending Shabbat services, savoring lunches in Coolidge Corner, enjoying games with friends, and listening to lectures that reflected her lifelong love of learning. Along with contributing to the Lazarus House Ministries, Muriel volunteered at the Brookline Senior Center in several capacities.

She is survived by her children Susan Rooker and her husband David, and Larry Goldberg and his wife Diane; two cherished grandchildren; her loving niece Joanna; and nephews Andrew and Michael.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Newbridge on the Charles, whose kindness and devoted care brought great comfort to Muriel and to all who love her.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, June4 at 1:00PM at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker Street Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. If you wish, please make a donation in Muriel’s honor to the non-profit of your choice.

Carl Alton Goldberg, beloved son and brother, passed away by unexpected accident on June 1, 2026, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was born on February 14, 2002 in Berkeley, California.

Carl was a bright, intelligent, passionate young man of many talents and passions. He graduated from UMass Amherst in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health. He was the recipient of a grant to attend the UMass Chan Medical School BaccMD Pathway Medical Scholars Program. While in school, Carl became a certified EMT and worked for a local ambulance company.  After college, he worked on a surgical team as an organ recovery specialist at New England Organ Donor Services, and was currently working as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Amazon. He had been considering a possible future getting his Masters and working as a Physician Assistant or possibly finding a career path which might give him the opportunity to live, work, and love in Israel.

He enjoyed travel, going to the gym with friends, leather crafting, and working on his car with his dad and friends. Carl loved to read fantasy novels and learn about philosophy, Jewish spirituality, medical knowledge, and history of the ancient world. In the weeks before his passing Carl discovered a new love of armored medieval combat, and was intending to commission an awesome historically based steel armor set and sword.

Carl’s compassion and care to help others was demonstrated many times. Recently, Carl’s dashcam captured the footage his car being rear-ended. After the car which hit Carl subsequently drove off the highway and rolled over, Carl leapt out of his car and ran to the car to render first aid, while calling 911. While working at Amazon, he helped many workers with onsite medical issues, and went above and beyond to help sign new hires up for Mass Health to get them the medical care they needed.

Carl’s love for his corgi, Teemo, was apparent to all who knew him. Named after a favorite League of Legends video game character from childhood, Teemo was Carl’s loyal companion, friend, and comfort. While in college, Teemo lived with Carl in his dorm and the two could be seen walking all over campus. Teemo embarked on endless walking tours of campus with Carl’s friend Rob, and he loved hanging out with Carl’s roommates, Megan and Kenny.

He is survived by his mother, Rosa Montes Vaca of California and his father, Marshall Goldberg and his wife, Kim Casey of Massachusetts, and his sister Anna Goldberg as well as twin sister Rachel Goldberg, both of California and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Carl is predeceased by his Bubbe, Judith Goldberg Z”L and his Abuelita, Leonor Vaca Huerta.

The family wishes to extend our deepest sympathies and gratitude to Carl’s roommates and many friends. You were his world, and we love you.

A funeral service to celebrate Carl’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 9th at 1pm at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Magen David Adom or East Coast Corgi Rescue.

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Liza Liolios (Perlman) of Lakeville, MA, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026 surrounded by her beautiful and deeply devoted family. Liza’s humor and love were rivaled only by complex health issues that eventually took her from us too soon.

Liza was born in Malden, MA on May 23, 1973 where she resided until her family moved to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.  Liza spent her high school years in Bristol, NH and eventually relocated back to MA in the mid-90s when she met her beloved and settled down to raise a family.

Liza is survived by her husband of nearly 28 years, Dave Liolios; their children, Noah and Samantha as well as Noah’s girlfriend, Emily White; siblings Jay and Emily Perlman, Josh and Carol Perlman, and Gabby and Josh Abrams; niece and nephews, Liana and Jonah Perlman, Jack and Tyler Perlman, and Chase and Logan Abrams. Family connections extended to the Sears family, caring and supportive cousins, and their children.

Liza was predeceased by her cherished mother and in-laws, Barbara Perlman, and George and Ellie Liolios.

Liza lived a life surrounded by “chosen family.”  An extensive circle from Liza and Dave’s early years enveloped Liza during joyful times camping, traveling to Lake George and Lincoln, NH, and were also a meaningful source of comfort through times of sorrow, loss, and illness.  Liza served as a second mom to many but most notably to her girls, Kiera Tuttle and Katie Cantor (Tuttle).

Liza was at her happiest at the baseball field or hockey rink cheering on Noah, the auditorium or gymnasium watching Sammi perform, attending Dave’s and Noah’s band performances, in the audience of many musicals, playing Rummikub, Dominoes, Scrabble, or Mah Jong, or working on her latest craft project – all with a large iced coffee in hand.

In her final act of love and generosity, Liza chose organ donation, offering life-giving hope to those who need it most.

Extended family and friends are invited to a service of remembrance on Friday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham, MA, followed by a burial service at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree, MA, and a shiva meal at the Elks Lodge in Randolph, MA until 4:00 p.m.

Additional shiva observances will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 6:00 p.m. with minyan at 7:15 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. with minyan at 3:15 p.m. – both at the home of Gabby and Josh Abrams, Ashland, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Liza’s impactful memory can be made to Rawkstars, an organization very meaningful to Liza that gives the gift of music to children who would not otherwise experience it https://givebutter.com/liza-liolios.

John Mayer Kahn, longtime Framingham resident, attorney, public servant, educator, and devoted family man, May 30, 2026, passed away at the age of 95.

Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, to Harry Joseph Kahn and Hannah Morris Kahn, John built a life defined by intellectual curiosity, civic dedication, and deep commitment to family and community. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1951 and earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1954.

Following law school, John proudly served his country during the Korean War as an officer in the United States Navy. After completing Officer Candidate School and Navy Supply Corps School, he served aboard the USS Tarawa (CVS-40) and the USS Hissem (DER-400). He was discharged in 1957 with the rank of Lieutenant, USNR.

That same year, John and his wife, Rona Fisher Kahn, settled in Framingham, where they would build their family and where John would devote decades of service to his community. Married on June 10, 1956, John and Rona shared nearly seventy years together.

John enjoyed a distinguished legal career as a litigator, practicing with Peabody, Koufman & Brewer, which later became Hill & Barlow, from 1957 until his retirement in 1996. Over the course of his career, he was admitted to practice before numerous state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, and several federal appellate and district courts. He also served as Navy Trial and Defense Counsel during his military service.

In addition to practicing law, John taught debate at Boston College in the 1950s, sharing his love of thoughtful discourse and civic engagement with his students.

John’s contributions to Framingham civic life were extraordinary and spanned more than five decades. He served in numerous leadership positions, including Town Moderator, Town Counsel, member and Chair of the Board of Selectmen, Chair of the Town Government Study Committee, member and Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Chair of several important municipal search committees. He was an early and steadfast supporter of Framingham’s Town form of government and served on the Governor’s Committee on Implementation of the Home Rule Amendment.

His commitment to education and public service continued through his work on the School Committee for the Keefe Regional Technical School, the Council on Aging, literacy volunteer programs, and numerous civic task forces and community organizations. At Temple Beth Sholom, John served in many leadership roles, including President and Chair of the Rabbi Search Committee.

Throughout his life, John was recognized for his integrity, sound judgment, and dedication to public service. He received multiple commendations and certificates of appreciation for his advocacy, community action, and work supporting legal services for underserved residents.

Beyond his professional and civic accomplishments, John was a man of many interests. He was an avid woodworker who lovingly crafted furniture for his home and for his daughters’ homes, as well as miniature furniture and even caskets for beloved family pets. He was a devoted reader of history, biography, and nonfiction, an enthusiastic traveler, and a lifelong lover of animals, especially his cats and dogs.

John was predeceased by his son, Steven J. Kahn. He is survived by his wife, Rona Fisher Kahn; his daughters, Meredith Jo (MJ) Kahn and Susan Kahn; his daughter-in-law, Mary (Donatelli) Kahn; his granddaughters, Allison (Kahn) Bobby and her husband Matthew Bobby, and Hannah (Kahn) Brinker and her husband Jason Brinker; and his great-grandchildren, Elliott Joseph Bobby, Caleb Matthew Bobby, Charlotte Rose Brinker, and Steven Vincent Brinker.

John will be remembered for his brilliant mind, steady leadership, deep generosity, and unwavering commitment to both justice and community. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished and the town he served so faithfully for nearly seventy years.

Funeral services will be private. Shiva will be at the Shillman House, 49 Edmands Rd., Framingham Wednesday 1:45 pm to 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of John Kahn can be sent to the Steven J. Kahn WPI Glee Club endowment. Gifts can be made via check or online, https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/40435/donations/new?designation=gleeclubendowmentfund&  or a charity of your choice.

Dr. Leslie Michael Silverstein Age 89, of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 26, 2026.

Les was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 10, 1936, to Dr. Irving Spencer Silverstein and Essie (Geensburg) Silverstein. He attended Poly Prep Country Day School, Brown University, Class of 1958, and Tufts Medical School, Class of 1963. While at Brown, he was captain of the soccer and lacrosse teams.

He was a highly regarded otolaryngologist, who practiced medicine for almost 40 years. A talented head and neck surgeon, he maintained a practice with several offices. He was affiliated with the Norwood, Brockton, Cardinal Cushing and Goddard Memorial Hospitals.

Les lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling the world and had a wide range of interests. He was active in running, swimming, and bicycling. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed canoeing, squash, and tennis. He coached all four of his son’s soccer teams for several years, and played organized soccer and basketball until he was 65 years old. A lifelong learner, Les played the banjo, was a terrific cook and a voracious reader. Also, he was an amateur cartoonist, a skilled dancer, and an avid Boston sports fan.

Les was a devoted father and grandfather, who will be remembered for his patience, wisdom and gentle kindness.

Les was a congregant of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley and was a decades-long member of the Wightman Tennis Center.

He is survived by his son, David of New Jersey; his wife, Amy; and their three children, Caleb, Asher and Lily; his son, Jonathan of New York City; his wife, Natalie; and their three, children Emilia, Arch and Alaina; his son, M. Douglas of Los Angeles, CA; and his son, Matthew of North Attleboro, MA, his wife, Ritu; and their three children, Arjun, Shanti and Sloan. He is also survived by his longtime partner of over 40 years, JoAnn (Jill) Lyndon; Jill’s daughter, Beth; and Jill’s grandchildren, Hannah, Jack and Susie. Les was predeceased by his brother, Steve; and Jill’s daughter, Amy Lyndon.

The family is planning a Celebration of Life on July 26, 2026, in Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA, Ansonia Station, P.O. Box 237137, New York, NY 10023.

Deborah P. Groginsky, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, artist, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully at the age of 93.

Born on April 16, 1933, in the Bronx, New York, Deborah was the cherished daughter of Max Prager and Helen Block Prager and the sister of David Prager. Raised in the Bronx, she carried with her throughout life resilience, warmth, and a vibrant, independent spirit.

In 1952, Deborah (Debbie) married Herbert Leonard Groginsky, beginning a devoted partnership centered on Jewish faith and traditions, family, learning, and shared experiences. Together they built a loving family that remained the center of Debbie’s world.

Debbie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science in Education from Hunter College.  She dedicated her professional life to education. She taught students from elementary through high school levels in both art and special education, touching countless lives with her patience, creativity, and compassion.

A woman of many talents and interests, Debbie embraced life with enthusiasm and curiosity. She loved singing, dancing, traveling, and pursuing lifelong learning. She was an avid reader, painter, and artist whose creativity enriched both her own life and the lives of those around her. Debbie also enjoyed staying active through walking, tennis, bicycling, and ping pong.

Above all else, Debbie considered her family to be her greatest accomplishment and deepest joy.

She is lovingly survived by her children: Steven Neil Groginsky; Jill Robin Schuster and her husband Steve; Karen Sue Augustine; and Elisabeth Schleuning and her husband David.

She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Stephanie Schuster Ledbetter and her husband Travis; Haley Schuster Gardner and her husband Gerrit; Kimberly Schuster and husband Kevin Burgan; Daniel Augustine; Max Schleuning; Ellie Schleuning; and Alex Schleuning.

Debbie was also the proud great-grandmother of Marcus Ledbetter and Theodore Gardner.

Her warmth, creativity, wisdom, and enduring love for her family will be remembered always by all who knew and loved her.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA.

Shiva observance at her late residence will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA 02466 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA.