Obituaries

Carolyn (May)- of West Newton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2018, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, J. Stanley “Stan” Koper, and three sons: Stephen, of Portland, OR, William, of Hyattsville, MD, and Erik, of West Newton, MA. She will be remembered by her two grandchildren, Ryan and Evan, and daughters-in-law, Stephanie and Alexandra. She will be greatly missed by her sisters, Cynthia Sheikholeslami of Albany, CA and Cairo, Egypt, Elizabeth Strange of Washington, DC, and her brother, Theodore May and his wife, Margaret Horner, of Columbia, MO.

Mrs. Koper was born in St Paul, Minnesota to the late Dr. Charles D. May and Doris (Hudson) May. She was raised in St Paul, MN and in Iowa City, IA. After attending high school at the Calhoun School in New York, Carolyn went to Shimer College in Mount Carroll, IL, Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After marrying her husband, Stan, they moved to Milwaukee, WI and eventually settled with their children in West Newton, MA. Mrs. Koper will be missed for her intellect, wit, love of dogs, and answers to all of Stan’s questions about the family’s history.

A celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St.,West Newton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carolyn’s name may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Poodle Rescue of New England, or the Bay Path Humane Society of Hopkinton, MA.

Malcolm Lewis Dana, DDS, of Boca Raton, Florida and longtime Newton, MA resident passed away on November 20,2018. Mal was 97 years old and predeceased by his wife, Shirley of 70 years in 2014.

Mal was a practicing dentist in Cambridge, MA for over 40 years until his move to Boca Raton in 1989. Mal was much beloved by all who came in contact with him because of his kindness and humanity.

Mal is survived by his four children and their partners and spouses: Rick and Jackie, Carol and Michael, Peter and Virginia, and Jonathan and Mary. He was an awesome grandfather to Jesse and Jenn, Greg and Tamar, Mathew, Andrew, Mandy and Joel, and Lucy as well as great grandsons Jonah and Levi. He is also survived by his sister Ellie Righter, sister in law, Irma Dana, brother in law Elihu and wife Joanne Martin as well as many nephews and nieces.

All of his friends and family will miss him terribly. He was an active engaging man until his death and considered himself a lucky man.

Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., (gather at administration building) Sharon, Thursday, November 29,2018 at 10:45 am. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Irma (Raichelson) Grebber, of Needham, on November 20, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Kivi Kenneth Grebber. Devoted mother of David Grebber, Susan Grebber, and the late Nancy Grebber. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Rachel, and Jacob. Dear mother-in-law of Elissa Grebber. Loving sister of Barbara Kazin. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, Friday, November 23, 2018 at 10:30 am. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the home of David Grebber on Friday following interment until 4 pm, Saturday 6-8 pm, and Sunday 1-3 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, c/o Kivi K. Grebber Memorial Fund, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02494.

Saul Fatles -of Newton, on November 19, 2018. Longtime Boston attorney. Beloved brother of the late Ethel Resnick and her husband Donald. Adored uncle of Sheryl R. Marshall, Sam and Richard Resnick. Dear great-uncle of Dana Fisher, Brett and Jenna Resnick and Kevin Cardoso. Cherished great-great uncle of Keith and Ezra Fisher. Saul was a wonderful friend, bon vivant and foodie before the term was invented, he was an avid Fisherman and reader, a jazz aficionado and a man of intellect. His nieces and nephews adored him and he will be sorely missed. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Friday, November 24,2018 at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka,KS 66675-8517.

Robert A., “Bob” Shuster, of Stoughton, on November 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Ellen (Greenfield) Shuster. Devoted father of Leonard Shuster, Karen Reiser, and David Shuster. Dear father-in-law of Beth Fradkin Shuster, Brian Reiser, and Barbara Farleigh. Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Zachary, Benjamin, Cameron, and Madison. Loving son of the late Louis and Lillian Shuster. Brother of the late Judah Shuster. Services at B’Nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:00 am. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at B’Nai Tikvah following the burial until 4 pm, continuing at the Shuster home Wednesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 6-9 pm, Friday 12-3 pm, and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to B’Nai Tikvah.

Halperin, Judy A., of Easton, MA, & Brookline, MA, passed away on November 19, 2018. Devoted mother of Jennie Rose Halperin. Loving sister of Deborah Young. Judy is survived by husband Michael Halperin. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 2 pm. Please contact the funeral home for Shiva observance information. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s memory may be made to the Easton Food Pantry, 136 Elm St., N. Easton, MA 02356.

It is with great sadness that the family of Cecelie (Raphael) Gordon announce her passing on November 17, 2018 at the age of 87. She loved her family and friends dearly and will be remembered for incredible warmth, vibrant sense of humor and the most beautiful smile. Supportive and compassionate, Cecelie was always there when her family and friends needed her. Cecelie was predeceased by her husband, Ralph. She is survived by her sister, Phyllis Redstone, her niece, Shari Redstone, her nephew, Brent Redstone, several grand and great-grand nephews and nieces, and cousins. Services will be at The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance will be announced at services. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Cecelie Gordon may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by visiting www.bidmc.org/giving or by check made payable to “Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center”  with “ Ceceile Gordon/ Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund” in the memo. Contributions may be mailed to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Autor, Sanford M., of Newton, MA, on November 13, 2018. Beloved husband of Sherry Autor. Devoted father of Robert Autor and his wife Shelly of Newton, MA, David Autor and his wife Marika Tasutani, of Newton, MA, and Deborah Autor and her husband Bill Burton of Bethesda, MD. Loving grandfather of Sophia, Hana, Noah, Isabel, Emily, Josh, and Alex. Dear brother of Edythe Weitzman. Dr. Autor graduated Columbia College, and earned a Ph.D at Harvard. He was a Clinical Psychologist and Director of mental health services in MA. Smart, witty, and generous, he will be missed. Service at the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA, on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 2 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be at Sanford and Sherry’s home from 4-7 pm, Saturday 4-6 pm and Sunday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Norma (Dame) Marcus-Age 87, of Framingham, formerly of Swampscott, passed away on November 9, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late George Marcus. Devoted mother of Harriet and Stephen Freedman and Shari and Jay Horowitz. Loving grandmother of Marcy and Dave Sigel and Alyssa and Jason Safer, Sarah and Olivia Horowitz. Proud great grandmother of Jacob Sigel. Born and raised in Worcester Norma was the daughter of the late Myer and Sarah Dame and loving sister of the late Lillian Dame and Ruth Melnick. Norma touched generations of people through her many summers at Camp Tel Noar and the Cohen Foundation Camps. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Framingham Natick Hebrew Cemetery a memorial observance will be at the residence of Harriet and Stephen Freedman until 8 pm, continuing Monday, 1-3 & 7-9 pm and Tuesday 7-9 pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Camp Tel Noar, c/o the Cohen Camps, 888 Worcester St., Suite 350, Wellesley, MA 02482, or the Dr. George H. Marcus Center for Jewish Learning Fund, c/o Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701.

Anne Shirley Cutler, age 98, of Newton, MA, on November 4, 2018. Beloved wife for 70 years of the late Saul J. Cutler. She was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Abraham and Minnie Lazrus, and moved to the Boston area as an adolescent, where she excelled in her studies. She was the devoted mother of Dr. Mark Cutler and his wife Sandi of Worcester, MA, Dr. Scott Cutler and his wife Robin of NYC, and Corey Cutler, Esq. of Needham, MA. Cherished grandmother of Adam Cutler, Dr. Alex Cutler and his wife May-Tal, Dr. Beth Cutler-Freedman and her husband Ross, and Michelle Dinenberg and her husband Eric. Proud great- grandmother of Ilana Cutler, Oliver Freedman, Emma Freedman, Micah Cutler, Issac Cutler, Ayla Dinenberg and Charlie Dinenberg, and devoted sister of the late Sherman Lazrus and the late Mickey Lazrus. Anne was an antiques dealer and collector extraordinaire for over five decades, with unparalleled passion for the industry she so dearly loved. In addition, she enjoyed writing, painting, and composing poetry. Service at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11 am. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the Baker Vestry at Temple Emeth until 8 pm. Expressions of sympathy in Anne’s memory may be made to Lown Cardiovascular Center, 830 Boylston St., Suite 205, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, or Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.