Obituaries

KAGAN- Barton David, of Randolph, MA, on September 10, 2017, at age 83. Beloved husband of 62 years to his dear wife Barbara (Block) Kagan of Randolph. Cherished father of Phyllis Kagan Clayman and her husband Larry Clayman of Massachusetts, Rory Kagan and her husband Rafael Garces of Virginia, and Anita Kagan of Massachusetts. Devoted grandfather of Gregory Clayman of California, Julie Clayman of Massachusetts, Raquel Garces of Virginia and Renee Garces of Virginia. Adored brother of Richard G. Kagan and his wife Celia of Massachusetts and Florida. Treasured brother-in-law of Nelson E. Block and his wife Rhonda of Massachusetts.  Revered son of the late Sidney J. and Mildred B. Kagan of Malden. Also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins. Bart was a cum laude graduate of Williston Academy where he was a member of the Chess Club, Debate Club, the school newspaper and the school yearbook, as well as holding a state record in Track. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and his Juris Doctorate from The New England School of Law, where he was his class valedictorian. He had many interests, most notably anything to do with New England sports teams, which he followed with a zealous passion. There wasn’t a math problem he couldn’t solve, and a dog he didn’t love. He was a true family man and derived his greatest pleasure from his wife, children and grandchildren. Services on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 12 Noon at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA with burial to follow. Shiva will be observed on Thursday, September 14, from 3-5, 6-9 pm (contact the family for details).  In lieu of flowers, donations in Barton’s name can be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Of Newton (recently of Chelsea), Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Born April 4, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY. Beloved husband of the late Rhoda Munchick Davidson, loving father of Ruth, Lise, and Mark, father-in-law of Emily Sherwood. Brother of the late Joyce Beckett (Davidson), son of Benjamin Davidson and Etta Tobin.

A graduate of Harvard College, Edwin started a graduate program in English—loving the works of Cummings and Yeats. He soon changed course to follow in his father’s footsteps and entered the field of Medicine, attending SUNY Downstate and graduating in 1951. He did his internship at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, and his residency in psychiatry at Boston State Hospital. Edwin worked for more than 20 years at McLean Hospital and had a thriving private practice at Mount Auburn Hospital. He semi-retired from practice in the late 1990’s, but continued to work in psychiatry for the state of Massachusetts at DDS, working part time into his mid-eighties. He was proud that his son Mark, an internist, continued the family medical tradition.

His 62 year marriage to Rhoda was a true partnership, full of laughter and love through good and challenging times until her death in 2015. An avid lover of English literature, operetta, and Broadway musicals, he would often quote Shakespeare, Keats, Yeats and the occasional line from Gilbert & Sullivan or Guys and Dolls. He remained happy, content, and full of song, love and laughter up to his passing.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 11 a.m., Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Cohen Florence Levine Estates, Attn: Joanne Thomas, 201 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA  02150.

STAHLER – Dale (Gold), wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, dog mother, psychotherapist, social worker, decorator, detective, art lover, and child whisperer – passed away peacefully on September 6 as a result of complications arising from two years of cancer treatments.  She is survived by her husband, Harold; her son, Jonathan; her stepdaughter, Liz, and her fiancé Gaby and her son Sebastian; her stepson, Jake, and his wife, Kathy; her beautiful grandchildren, Sam and Morgan; her sister, Barbara Kennard and her husband, Bill; her niece and nephew, Stacey and Justin; and Scooter.  The funeral will be held at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, MA on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:30 PM with burial to follow immediately thereafter at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA.  In lieu of flowers, Dale’s family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society or to another charity of your choice. Shiva will be held at the home of Harold Stahler on Sunday until 8 pm, Monday Through Wednesday, September 13th 6:30- 8:00 pm, and Thursday, September 14th 2:00- 7:00 pm. Minyan prayers will take place each evening of Shiva at 7:00 pm.

GOLDMAN – Dr. George, of Dedham, formerly of Lexington, on September 4, 2017. Beloved husband of Paula (Nissen) Goldman. Devoted father of Daniel Goldman, Matthew Goldman (Lauren), Jon Goldman (Ann Marie), Gail Goldman , and the late Thomas Goldman and his surviving spouse Naomi. Dear grandfather of Joseph Goldman, Jacob Goldman, Alex Goldman, Aaron Goldman, Julia Goldman, and Amanda Goldman. Loving brother of the late Ethel Kates. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington, the family will receive friends and family at Temple Isaiah.  Remembrances may be made to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601 or Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High Street, Boston, MA  02110.

RUBIN – Marilyn J. (Smargon) , of Orlando (formerly Rochester, NY & Brockton, MA), on September 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert Rubin, and life partner of James Scoble. Devoted mother of Kimberly J. Devlen and her husband Ronald, Jessica E. Rubin-Beman and her husband Fred, and the late Gary D. Rubin and Adam J. Rubin. Dear grandmother of Ari M. Wolitzky, Robert L. Rubin, Rachel I. Devlen and great-grandmother of Maliyah L. Thomas. Dear sister of Allan B. Smargon. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA 02067 (gather at the rear of the administration building) Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 10:45 am.  In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association or Plant a Tree in Israel through the Jewish National Fund at http://www.jnf.org/jnf-tree-planting-center.

LEAVITT- Adele (Shriberg), formerly of Natick, on September 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert “Gibby” Leavitt. Devoted mother of Harriet Leavitt Fine and her husband Rick, and Larry Leavitt. Dear grandmother of Scott Fine (Maria Capello Fine), Jeff Fine (Irena), Robyn Borelli (Tony). Great-grandmother of Joshua, Alyssa, Jacob, Hunter, Camden and Colton Borelli, Zachary and Nathan Fine and Katrina Skillman, Makenzie and Madyson Capello-Fine and the late Matthew Capello- Fine and Andrew Capello-Fine. Loving sister of Mary Schlossberg and the late Isaac and Murray Godfried. Services on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be announced at the service.  Remembrances may be made to either the American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 400, Waltham, MA  02451, or to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA  01701.

ZIDEL-Carolyn B. (Broudy), of Sharon, on September 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Carl R. Zidel. Devoted mother of Adam Zidel of Sharon, Noah Zidel of Sharon, Shirah Yaffa Lonshein and her husband Jonathan of NY. Dear grandmother of Marcus Lonshein. Loving sister of Barbara Grelick. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, on Monday, September 4, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance will be at her residence on Monday until 8:00 pm and will continue Tuesday and Wednesday 2- 8 pm and Thursday 4-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to ACLU.Org.

WASSERSTEIN-Joseph, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Stoughton, on August 30, 2017. A survivor of the Holocaust. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Mangel) Wasserstein. Devoted father of Irving Wasserstein (Corinne), Michael Wasserstein (Marlene), and the late Samuel Wasserstein. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Michael Wasserstein, Harry Westin, and Sara (Wasserstein) Feld. Services on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024 or Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

Sabina(Fishman)Neiman-of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Newton, on August 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Noah Neiman. Devoted mother of Anita Neiman, and William Neiman and the late Rhonda Neiman and Jeffrey Neiman. Loving grandmother of Ethan and Alec Zisson. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Diabetes Association,2451 Crystal Dr.,Suite 900,Arlington, VA 22202. wwwdiabetes.org

Joel H. Berger- of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of Natick, MA, died peacefully on August 29, 2017.   Beloved son of Max Berger and the late Eleanor Berger.  Devoted father of JaimeAnn Higgins and her husband Brian Higgins. Loving brother of Philip Berger and the late Judi Berger. Proud grandfather of Ava Lynn Higgins. Devoted uncle of Jenna Story & Mathew Fahey, and cousin of Lisa Barker. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon(gather at the rear of the administration building), on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 10:45 am. Following the service memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa Barker. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association at ABTA.org/donate