Obituaries

SADUR- Newton Harvey, 80, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Son of the late Simon and Leona (Knopping) Sadur. Newton is survived by his beloved wife Anita H. (Cohen) Sadur. Loving brother of Leonard Sadur (Linda). Proud uncle of Adam Sadur, Jason Sadur, Holly, and Kimberly Wozniak. Devoted brother- in-law of Alan Cohen (Christine).

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 11:45am at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Donations in Newton’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Marvin A. Gordon, of Milton passed away suddenly on October 10, 2021 surrounded by his family and beloved dog.  Born on September 26, 1936, he was the son of Morris and Anna (Shoolman) Gordon.  A modest man of great character, he was devoted to his wife of 61 years Andrea (Gargill) and daughters Pamela, Jessica, Melissa, and Susannah, and his grandchildren Harrison and Leila Shea.  He is also survived by his sister Ruth, whom he both adored and revered, her husband Norman Hinerfeld, his sister-in-law Myra Kolton, several nephews and nieces, and his daughters’ spouses.

A proud graduate of Milton High School (1954), Harvard College (1958), and Harvard Business School (1960), he was a successful business executive and civic leader.  After working in Manhattan for two years he realized city life was not in his DNA.  He returned to the Milton land his grandparents had farmed since immigrating to the U.S. in 1920 and built the house in which he was still living at the time of his death.   A gentleman farmer at heart, it brought him much peace to be out on his 1958 Farmall Cub tractor mowing the land that has been in his family for now four generations.

He gave generously of his time and intellect to many non-profits and town committees.  He was a Milton Town Meeting Member, served on the Milton School Committee, and was a Selectman for seven years.  He was also Treasurer of the Milton Hospital for 17 years and held a governor-appointed seat on the Massachusetts Health and Education Financing Association.  In addition, he played a central role in the construction and management of Pine Tree Brook and Fuller Village senior-living communities and was president of the latter at the time of his passing.

A passionate and fiercely competitive racing sailor, his fleet of boats included the sloops Blue Pigeon Too and Blue Pigeon and the inglorious metal workboat Big Bird.  His first vessel was named Andrea, to honor his life partner.  He considered his beloved racing crews his extended family.   Some of his most joyous days were spent sailing in the Caribbean, particularly the Virgin Islands, which he sailed among for 50 years.  His heart had no boundaries and he valued his relationships with people from all walks of life.  He believed in self-reliance and it brought him great joy to teach those around him even the most seemingly mundane of tasks.

There will be a private memorial at the Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills on Friday, Oct. 15 at 11 am. Shiva will be held at the Gordon residence, Friday until 4 pm, Sunday 2- 5 pm, and Monday 5- 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Milton Animal League, 181 Governor Stoughton Lane, Milton, MA 02186 or the Shoolman Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Milton Town Treasurer James McAuliffe, 525 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186.

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Pearl Karlin Jacobs died at her family home in Sharon, MA, on October 7, 2021 at the age of 100, a mere six weeks after the death of her daughter, Barbara.

Pearl Ruth Karlin was born on December 5, 1920 to Max and Eva Tofias Karlin. Her parents were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Pale of Settlement who met in Boston during World War I.  Pearl’s siblings, and her dear lifelong friends, Elliott and Miriam pre-deceased her in the last decade.

Pearl married David Jacobs one month after his return from WW2 on October 7, 1945. They moved to Sharon in 1950 and raised three children: Ron, Jim, and Barbara. Jim and Barbara lived with her for the last several years. Pearl’s family expanded to include Ron’s wife Linda, and later their son, Scott, his wife Heather, and their son Oliver.

Like her parents, family, religious traditions, and education were core values as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Pearl was a calm, kindhearted, gentle, and giving soul. Her joy was bringing relatives together for simple old-fashioned holiday dinners in her mother’s style, or casual dinners with aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Pearl will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her.

Private burial services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:45am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Israel of Sharon, PO Box 377, 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA 02067. You may also click here to be directed to the Temple’s donation page.

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Zamansky, Jessica, of Rockland, MA, passed away October 7, 2021 after a courageous two and a half year battle with glioblastoma. Cherished daughter of Arnold and Susan (Porter) Zamansky. Devoted and proud mother of Amelia Jade Briggs. Beloved partner of Edwin Briggs. Loving sister of Rebecca Mahoney and her husband Ray of S. Easton and Sara Zamansky of Dorchester. Dear aunt of Oliver Mahoney. Jessica is also survived by Lisa Briggs and Steve Tyma of VA, many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her cat Lucy. Jessica was a beloved partner, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Her family and friends meant the world to her. No matter what your age was, she was a great friend. Her smile lit up a room. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 1pm. The family encourages everyone in attendance to wear Jessica’s favorite colors at the service, colors of the fall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Patrick Wen P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 to help research and cure brain cancer, or to her go fund me page to help Jessica and her family.
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Herbert Geller, 86, of Needham, MA, passed away on October 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Lorelei Geller.  Devoted father of Pamela Shuman and the late Scott Geller.  Daughter-in-law of Pamela Geller.  Dear grandfather of Jessica Shuman, Zackery Geller and Jake Geller.  Loving brother of Martin Geller and his wife, Carol and the late Harold Geller.  Loyal canine companions Leo and Linus, and feline Pepper.

Herbert served in the Air Navy for nine and a half years with time stationed in Cuba during the Missile Crisis.  After his service, he had a wonderful career at National Amusements for 40 years and was still close with many colleagues after retirement.  He was a dedicated Mason for several years.  Of his many passions, Herbert loved collecting antiques, watching old movies, and listening to music.  He had a wealth of knowledge on various subjects and loved to share it with everyone.  Some of his fondest memories were of growing up in Dorchester on Blue Hill Avenue which he always remembered fondly.  He was the definition of a “mensch” and would go above and beyond for all family and friends.   He truly was a great friend to many and will be loved and missed by all who knew him.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 7 2021 at 11:00 am at the Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, MA.  Following the service, shiva will take place at his late residence until 6:00 pm, minyan to follow.  Shiva will continue on Friday from 12 noon- 4 pm, and on Sunday from 12 noon – 6 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Herbert’s name may be made to Yachad of New England, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446 or the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Lewis, (Steinberg) Joan E. of Wellesley, MA, formerly of Andover, MA, on October 4, 2021. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Gerald M. Lewis. Devoted mother of Geoffrey Lewis and his wife Amy Caplan, and Rose Lewis. Proud grandmother of Samantha, Jessica, and Ming Lewis. Loving sister of Dorothy Shaker. Memorable relative to many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 6, 1928, Joan’s greatest loves were her friends and family, especially her three devoted granddaughters Samantha, Jessica, and Ming Lewis, whom she adored. Joan’s love of community was evident in the many organizations she was involved with, including Hadassah, the Temple Emanuel choir in Andover, and various singing and theatre groups throughout her life. An accomplished piano player, Joan filled her home with music when she played the piano, sang her favorite show tunes, and practiced for the high holiday services. Among her greatest joys was sharing the piano bench with her granddaughters. A graduate of American International College, Joan was the former owner of Colpitts Travel in Andover. That position afforded Joan and her husband Jerry the ability to pack up and travel around the world at a moment’s notice. Her excitement around and curiosity about travel were passed along to family and friends. Joan lived independently at Waterstone in Wellesley, MA. She made many friends and was active on several committees, including the welcoming committee, where she made sure newcomers felt comfortable and welcomed in their new homes.

There will be a graveside service honoring Joan’s life at the Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Mount Vernon Street, Lawrence, MA, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 2 pm. To honor Joan’s love of dogs and the work of the international Jewish women’s group Hadassah, donations may be made to the MSPCA https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/boston-adoption-center/ or Hadassah  https://www.hadassah.org/donate

Dr. Irwin M. Marcus-Age 102 years. Of New Orleans, in Yarmouth, MA, on October 3, 2021.Beloved husband of Angela Hill and the late Dorothy (Elrod) Marcus. Devoted father of Randy Marcus, Sherry Leventhal and her husband Alan, and Melinda Marcus. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Services in New Orleans. Remembrances may be made to Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115, The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, Louisiana SPCA,1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114.

Milton Jaffe Gun, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, MA.  He is survived by his dear wife of 63 years, Eleanor (Margolis) and his two devoted sons and their spouses, Howard and his wife Kate of Brookeville, MD, and Steven and his wife Lee Ann of Ashland, MA.  Milton reveled in being the beloved “Papa” to his four grandchildren Jesse, Molly, Emma and Emory Gun.  He was the loving brother of his late sister Pauline Sostek.

An eternal optimist with a joie de vivre, Milton loved music, sports, and travel.  He worked for many years in local radio, newspaper reporting for the wire services and public relations.  During his five-decade journalism career he covered the Boston Celtics of the 1950’s and early 1960’s, the Boston Patriots of the 1960’s, the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Marathon and many of the great New England professional tennis tournaments of the 1970s through the 1990’s.  He regaled friends and family with his stories of many of the great sports legends and characters of that era.  Above everything else, Milt loved vacationing with his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren who truly cherish those great memories.

The immediate family will hold a private graveside ceremony of burial at Sharon Memorial Park Thursday October 7, 2021.  Donations in Milton’s name may be to Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459, www.gscommunitycare.org/Donate and/or to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131, www.hebrewseniorlife.org/giving.

Robert Norman Belinsky passed away September 30,2021 after a brief recent illness.  He spent his 86 years of life working, dancing, devouring food, raising a family and leaving a smile on the face of everyone who met him. Robert was born in Lowell, MA on August 28,1935.  He was a great student and got a double-promotion in grammar school. Robert was lucky enough to love and be loved by two wonderful women. His wife of 44 years, Natalie Leven Belinsky passed away in 2003. He lived with his current amore, Phyllis Guinazo, in Orlando, FL. Robert’s parents, Joe and Jean Belinsky (both deceased) of Brookline, MA referred to him as “Bobby” as did his two sisters, Marcia Twitchell of Topsfield, MA and Sandra Miano (both who predeceased Robert)  of Honolulu, Hawaii. He was “Dad” to his son Mark and wife Kelly Belinsky of Westwood. His grandchildren, Kara and Joshua Belinsky called him “Papa.” He was known as “Bob the Meatman” to millions of shoppers in Haymarket square.  He was famous for grabbing shoppers on the arm as they walked by and asked them “Want some meat?” In fact, Bob the Meatman had several cameo appearances on local TV shows and the locally filmed movie “The Brinks Job!” Robert loved traveling to Saratoga, playing the horses and the stock market.  He was an avid Boston sports fan, especially the Celtics and the Red Sox.

Robert loved good food, and Pinwheels (chocolate cookies) were his absolute favorite. Phyllis introduced him to his most recent passion of dancing to Mariachi Cobre and traveling to Mexico. Funeral Services will take place Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel at 12:00 noon. Masks are required. Donations in Roberts’s memory may be made to Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, 300 Arnold Palmer Drive, Norton, MA  02766 https://www.ouimet.org

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A member of the French Resistance and Survivor of the Holocaust, of Watertown, formerly of Brooklyn, NY and Metz, France, on September 30,2021. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Devoted Mother of Lynda Babcock (Reginald) and Miki Abelow (David Smith). Loving grandmother of Katharine, James, Nathaniel, Elena, and Lexie. Cherished great-grandmother of Caroline, Eddie, Sam and Hannah. Dear sister of Monique Feinberg and the late Leon Strumer and Jean Pierre Strumer. Graveside services were held at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, Friday, October 1, 2021.Remembrances in her memory may be made to The United States Holocaust Museum,100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington DC 20024, Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or any local Veterans Organization of your choice.