Obituaries

Carol Wertheim, of Waltham, on January 31, 2019.

Services in CT.

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, Edward T. Novakoff, adored husband and father, passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 55 in his Wellesley home, surrounded by family.

Ed was born on March 3, 1963 in Boston Massachusetts to Edward and Elaine (Levine) Novakoff. He was raised in Brookline Massachusetts with his older brother, Jim. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Columbia University in 1987 and a Masters Degree in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School of Government in 2005. While at Columbia, Ed played on a rugby team that became a band of brothers whose friendship and camaraderie endured. Ed worked in the banking industry for over thirty years, where he became an expert in financial services and developed a broad knowledge of financial regulatory policy. He served as Senior Vice President of Treasury at Fleet Boston Financial, Executive Vice President of Treasury at Citizens Bank and Senior Vice President of Global Treasury at State Street Bank. Most recently, he was an advisor and investor in several start-up companies focusing on innovating the financial and technology sectors. Ed served on the Board of Directors at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and on the Executive Council at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Growing up, Ed and his family spent the summers in New Seabury on Cape Cod, where he met the love of his life, Lisa Johnson. Ed and Lisa married on November 4, 1990. Together they raised two daughters, Julia and Alexandra. Ed eventually built a home on Buzzards Bay in Marion, Massachusetts, so his own family could enjoy summers at the beach

Ed loved to spend time on the water. He was an enthusiastic sailor and he most enjoyed teaching younger family members the ropes. He was an avid biker, who loved racing around Wellesley Hills or Marion for an intense workout. Ed’s signature humor and silliness were contagious, whether he was playing his pirate character, ridiculously reciting lines from a famous movie or play, or just making people laugh with his utter nonsense. You could always count on Ed for having a good supply of craft beers, which he enjoyed sharing on the deck in Marion or at a local brewery. On the more serious side, Ed loved to teach his daughters, nieces, nephews and anyone close to him how to live responsibly, whether it was how to drive a boat or invest and save for a stable and secure life. Mostly, Ed will always be remembered for how much he loved an adored his wife, daughters and extended family.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Edward, and his mother, Elaine. He is survived by his wife Lisa, his two daughters, Julia and Alexandra. Ed will be forever remembered by his brother James Novakoff, mother in law Cathy Johnson, sister in laws Renee Novakoff, Julie Reed, Lisa M. Johnson, Jessica Barakat, brother in laws Patrick Reed, Alex Johnson, Ned Barakat and multiple nieces and nephews, Andrew and Valerie Novakoff, Ella and Miles Reed, Frank and Violet Johnson, Brynn and Bodhi Barakat and extended family and close friends. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Donations may be sent to the Mass General Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462.

Graveside service at Knollwood Memorial Park, 319 High St., Canton, MA on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11 am.

*May her memory be for a blessing*

Richard D Zaiger-Of Wellesley, on February 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Joanne (Hecht) Zaiger. Devoted father of Adam Zaiger and his wife Syndi. Dear grandfather of Ellie, Alana and Liv. Dear brother of Ronald Zaiger and his wife Joan, and Robert Zaiger and his wife Fredda. Devoted brother-in-law of Alexis Hecht and her late husband Alan. Dear uncle of Grant and Jeff Hecht, Jeffrey Zaiger, Kira Pearlman, Leah Schwartz and Aimee Sprung. Richard was a skilled and tenacious litigator and then arbitrator who dedicated his professional life to achieving fair and equitable resolutions to workplace disputes of every type and nature. Services at Temple Beth Elohim,10 Bethel Rd.,Wellesley,on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:00am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8:00 pm and will continue Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Elohim.

Sidney Marks of Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, MA passed away on February 4, 2019 at the age of 97 after a short illness.

He attended Boston Latin School, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University in 1943, after which he served the US Army as a Lieutenant.

After WWII he became involved in the family motor transportation business which became one of the largest in the northeast.

In 1970 he moved to Palm Beach, FL.

Throughout his life he pursued his love of jazz. He played with many famous jazz musicians including the Benny Goodman Quartet. His reputation as a piano virtuoso was acknowledged at the age of 85 when he was invited by the Maestro of the Palm Beach Pops Orchestra to perform as a soloist.

He was also an enthusiastic sportsman loving golf, tennis and skiing. He was a member of Pine Brook Country Club for more than 70 years.

After 60 years of marriage he was predeceased by his wife Nancy Jacobson Marks.

Devoted father of Susan Lazarus and her husband Harvey, Robert Marks and Lawrence Marks.Dear grandfather of Laurie Cohen and husband Andy, Wendy Fischman and husband Ben, Andrea and Lisa Marks. Loving great-grandfather of TK, Jake, Molly and Corey Fischman. Loving friend and caregiver Cheryl Panares. Services private. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Wendy and Ben Fischman, Wellesley, MA, on Sunday,February 10, 2019, from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Trustbridge Hospice, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407, or to a charity of your choice.

Colin Knep left his body for new adventures on January 29th, 2019, at the age of 51.

Colin was a compassionate and creative soul who made the most out of his time here and deeply touched many hearts. He was a talented and prolific painter and brought his passions for exploration and expression alive through his art for over twenty-five years. He was also a psychologist and healer, an avid practitioner of yoga, and an advocate for justice and good will. In addition to his outward accomplishments, he was a gentle, generous, and caring human being with an infinite curiosity about life and a loving presence that he shared with those around him.

He is survived by his partner Paula, his father Stanley, his brother Michael and partner Tim, and his brother Brian and wife Natalie. His mother Barbara passed away in 2012. His departure was too soon, but his memory will continue to be an inspiration for those who knew and loved him.

Miller, Donald C., of Newton, MA, passed away on January 30, 2019. Beloved husband of Pauline (Depasquale) Miller. Devoted father of Jeffrey Miller and his wife Sara, and Michael Miller. Proud grandfather of Nate and Keira Miller. Loving brother of Vivien Spertner and her late husband James, and Joan Lainer and her husband Robert. Service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Newton Cemetery. 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA, memorial observance will be at the Miller residence until 3:00 pm and Saturday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s memory may be made to Temple Emanuel, c/o Ray and Fay Miller Foundation, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459.

Rosalyn Foster-Bean-of Dedham, formerly of Detroit, MI, on January 29, 2019.Beloved wife of Lawrence Bean and the late Melvin Foster. Devoted mother of Gail Rosenberg and her husband Arnold, Robert Foster, Dr. Lanny Foster and his companion Laurie Dean, Nancy Rossman and her husband Richard, and Edward Bean and his wife Laurie. Cherished grandmother of Barrie Prinz and her husband Barrett, Debbie Rosenbaum and her husband Jason, Lindsay Hubert and her husband Ryan, Jessica Bode and her husband Brian, Blake Foster, Lauren Cook and her husband Steven, Amy Deitch and her husband Sam, Alex Bean and his wife Una, JD Bean and his wife Shanna, Amanda Davis and her husband Ryan, and Rosalyn’s special angel granddaughters, Amanda and Chelsea Foster. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Survived by special friends who were family, Gladys Sampson, her daughter Gayle Edelson and her husband Alan and their daughters Julie Beznos and her husband Sam, and Brooke Margulies and her husband Jeff. Services and interment in Detroit on Sunday, February 3,2019. Memorial observance at NewBridge on the Charles, Interfaith Chapel,5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, on Tuesday,February 5,2019 from 2-4 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gediman, Mitchell, “Mitch” of Quincy, MA, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away on January 27, 2019. Dear son of the late Edward and Martha Gediman. Loving brother of Shelley Bice and her husband Steve of Amherst, NH, and Hank Gediman and his wife Sheila of Tiverton, RI. Dear uncle of Bari-Lyn McWhinnie, Olivia Gediman, and the late Andrea Marcus. Mitch was a former health inspector for the city of Boston, where he received many accolades for his dedication to the community. He was an avid reader, an excellent pool player, and a loyal friend. Services private. In lieu of flowers, condolence cards may be sent to Mr. Hank Gediman, 1728 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI 02878, or Mrs. Shelley Bice, 45 New Boston Rd., Amherst, NH 03031.

Gorach, David, of Belmont, MA, passed away on January 25, 2019. Beloved husband for 60 years of the late Helen (Rosen) Gorach. Devoted father of Harold and Richard Gorach, and the late Caryn Gorach. Service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA, memorial observance will be at the Gorach residence until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to the Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA 02478.