Obituaries

Edward S. Stavis- of Brookline, MA.Son of the late William Isadore Stavis and Sophie Stavisky Stavis, born in Boston, MA ,March 1, 1930. Died on Wed., March 20, 2019. Loving and devoted Husband of 60 years to Nancy (Pollock) Stavis. Father of Sara Stavis Altman(Stuart) and Emily Stavis (David Polstein). Loving grandfather to Jennifer Altman, Evan Altman(Lucy Kissel), August and Harry Polstein. Devoted Brother of Frederick Stavis and Judy Stavis. Edward graduated from Brandeis University in 1952 as a member of the first class and was also a Fellow at Brandeis. Edward attended graduate school at Harvard University before joining the family Seafood business in 1955. Edward was the President of Stavis Seafoods, Inc. for over 50 years and together, Ed and Fred helped shape the face of the seafood industry in Boston and throughout the United States. Edward “Ed” was a widely respected mentor, business partner and friend to all in the seafood community. Edward enjoyed his residences by the sea in Harwich, MA and Key Biscayne, FL, and his residence by the reservoir in Brookline, MA. He was brilliant and funny and was interested in, and knowledgeable about everything. He was an avid reader of all things literary. Ed also enjoyed swimming in the ocean and was an ardent philanthropist to many cultural, educational and medical institutions. Memorial service to be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to: The Edward and Nancy Stavis Scholarship Fund at the Heller School of Brandeis University, 415 South St. #035, Waltham, MA 02453.

Robert William Deutsch-On March 19, 2019, Robert William Deutsch, loving husband of Florence Deutsch (nee Kadish); beloved father of Jane Brown (Neil Didriksen) and David Deutsch; dear brother of the late Eleanor Morris; adored grandfather of Daniel Brown, Hannah, Jonathan, and Thomas Deutsch; dear son of the late Lena and Nathan Deutsch.Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Sunday, March 24, at 2 pm. Interment Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery – Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The Ingenuity Project 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21209.

Of Chestnut Hill, MA passed away on March 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Judy (Berger) Hurwitz. Dear son of the late Max and Zelda Hurwitz. Devoted father of Richard Hurwitz and his wife Klaudia, and Robin Cohen and her husband David. Proud grandfather of Kyra and Gabriel Hurwitz and their mother Lisa Rudolph, Sophie Hurwitz, and Thea and Marley Cohen. Brother of Marilyn Movitz, and Jerome Hurwitz. Graveside service at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2605 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 2 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be at the Hurwitz residence, continuing Saturday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Of Chestnut Hill, on March 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Gloria R. (Gallis) Asquith. Devoted father of Joan Asquith Shrier (Scott) and the late Marcia Kaufman (Matthew). Loving grandfather of Sara (Danny), Emily (Chris), Jason (Hannah), and Elizabeth (Georg). Cherished great-grandfather of Max. Pre-deceased by 12 siblings. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Gloria Asquith on Friday until 6 pm and continue on Sunday 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anti-Defamation League, 40 Court St., #12, Boston, MA 02108.

Thelma Gould (“Thellie”, “Lil Gram”), a beloved Grandmother, Mother, Wife, Sister, and Friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019 at the age of 91. With an uncanny charm and a disarming smile, she was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to cross her path, but especially her family. She cherished her time working for FAO Schwarz, Parker Brothers and later Hasbro, where she created great relationships that endured during and after her decades long career. A woman ahead of her time, she was the primary bread winner for her husband, Veteran Walter Gould and daughter, Mattie.

Nothing was more important to her than her family, which she also made a well-known fact. Even though she lost her husband in 1997 and her only daughter in 2006 – she would tell everyone how lucky she was to be taken care of by her son-in-law Mike Perrera, his wife Luanne and her daughter Christina. All who met Thelma were regaled with glowing stories about her grandson Dan and his partner Amy. Thelma brought light to everyone in her life and she will be sorely missed. A private graveside service will be held in Long Island, where she will join her husband Walter in repose.

 Thelma’s dog Brandy brought incredible amounts of joy to Thelma in the later years of her life. In that spirit, the family asks that donations to the MSPCA be made in her memory. You may donate directly to the MSPCA at MSPCA.org or by mail to MSPCA 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, Attention Donations.

Gershon, Brenda Esther (Wolfe), of Newton, MA, formerly of Little Ferry, NJ, passed away on March 15, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gerald S. Gershon. Devoted mother of Lisa Adler and her husband Mitchell Covitz, Steven Gershon and his wife Ann, Diana Erani and her husband David, and Dave Gershon and his wife Jenn. Proud grandmother of Elana, Donald, and Jonathan Adler, Gilles Gershon, Rachel, Joseph, Joshua, and Sarah Erani, and Andrew and Louis Gershon. Loving sister-in-law of Elliot and Debby Gershon, and Sharon Frisch. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 10:30 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Dave and Jenn Gershon until 6 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Lisa Adler and Mitchell Covitz on Monday 1-3 & 5-8 pm, Tues. – Thurs. 4-8 pm, and Friday 11-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to American Friends of the National Institute for Psychobiology in Israel, 5825 South Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637, ASPCA, 293 2nd Ave., Waltham, MA 02451, or a charity of your choice.

Molly Isenberg-Of Long Beach, CA., on March 12,2019.Graveside services Sharon Memorial Park on Friday March 15, 2019 at 11:45 am.

Rothberg, Ira, of Sharon, MA, passed away on March 11, 2019. Devoted father of Eric Rothberg and his wife Stacey, and Sam Rothberg. Proud grandfather of Avery, Rob, and Jordan Rothberg. Loving brother of Howard Rothberg and his wife Ellen, and the late Marvin Rothberg. Services at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 12 noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Howard and Ellen Rothberg until 9 pm, continuing Friday until 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Rd., #200, Framingham, MA 01701.

Wolfe, Harry, of Lexington, MA, passed away on March 10, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (Srolovitz) Wolfe. Devoted father of Mitchell Wolfe and his wife Stephanie Kendall, Zoe Wolfe and her husband Steven Shelendich, David Wolfe and his wife Susan Hirshberg, and Valerie Wolfe and her husband David Polgar. Proud grandfather of Shanan, Moses, Megan, Lila, and Tovia. Loving brother-in-law of Harriett Wolfe. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at Temple Emunah Tues. – Thurs. 8-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emunah.

Natalie Markowitz-Of Long Beach, CA, on March 10, 2019. Graveside services Sunday, Sharon Memorial Park March 17,2019 at 11:45 am. Complete notice to follow.