Obituaries

Michael S. Laufer of Canton, on January 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Pamela Laufer. Devoted father of Rachel and Aaron Laufer. Michael was so excited for his first grandchild, a grandson expected in May. Services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South Street, Waltham, on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following services family and friends are invited to a reception at The Chateau Restaurant, 195 School Street, Waltham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham Branch, c/o Advancement, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116.

Loren B. Squyres, 64, died on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 at his home in Malden, MA. Loren was born on a ranch in Texas on September 5, 1952. Loren loved horses and anything to do with plants and animals.

After starting out living the small town life, Loren eventually made his way to the big city of Boston and settled in Brookline MA. He lived there for many years with his long time partner and eventual husband Byron. In 2015 Loren and Byron moved to Malden, MA.

Loren practiced his trade over 5 decades spanning the 1970’s through the present earning himself the title of Master Stylist & Colorist. Loren began working for the Dellaria Salon & Day Spa located in Newton Centre in 1993. Loren’s southern charm combined with his passion for color helped propel him to the upper echelon of stylists to have ever worked for Dellaria Salons. To stay on top of his game Loren would travel the country attending hair shows and seminars in places like New York, Miami or wherever they were to keep up with the latests trends, styles, and techniques. He loved sharing what he learned with his co-workers and clients.

Loren enjoyed watching movies, antiquing, and gardening. He adored beautiful jewelry and was the envy of all the women in his life with his diamond and sapphire studs, chains, watches, and antique pieces. He loved his greyhounds and his antiques, many of which he restored himself. He kept the salon grounds looking amazing with help from his annual planting of the spring flowers and year round maintenance.

Loren considered the salon, his clients, and his co-workers to all be his family. He remained close to fellow stylists long after they moved on. A man of few words, Loren enjoyed making people laugh and one could not help but gravitate towards his dry sense of humor.

Although illness struck him too soon and he suffered much over the last few years, Loren always did everything he could do to carry on, work through it, and keep positive. He was a kind and considerate person who will be sorely missed.

Please join us on Monday, January 30 as we celebrate the life of our dear friend Loren Squyres. Details are as follows:

Loren Squyres Remembrance Service Date: Monday, January 30th, 2017 Time: 6:00pm Location: Dellaria Salon & Day Spa 1148 Centre Street Newton Centre, MA 02159

RSVP: Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 Call the salon: 617-527-8155 Email the salon: newtoncentre@dellaria.com

All are invited. Light refreshments will be served.

Grace (Rosenfield) Lipson-Age 101, formerly of Randolph, on January 4, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Aaron. Devoted mother of Donald Lipson and his wife Carol, and Alan Lipson. Loving grandmother of Jonathan and Traci Lipson. Loving sister of Sylvia Berly and Norman Rosenfield and the late Walter  Rosenfield and Adele Hillman.Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2:00pm.Memorial observance will commence on Sunday at the home of Steven and Paula Kravetz 1-4, 7-9pm, and will continue on Monday at The Interfaith Chapel at NewBridge on The Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham at 2:00pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Long Term Care Campus at NewBridge on The Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Rd. Dedham,MA 02026 Or Quincy Community Action Program Early Head Start ,22 Pray St., Quincy, MA 02169

Lawrence Litwak,-December 30, 2016, in Newton, Mass. A much-admired man, who was charming, warm, and witty, Larry was the beloved husband of Deborah Faber and devoted father of Katy Litwak of Brighton and Jesse Chernis-Grant (Robyn Chernis-Grant) and grandfather of Rebecca and Lily Chernis-Grant, all of Needham. A graduate of Princeton University (1970) and Harvard Law School (1973), Larry was a highly esteemed, talented attorney who practiced in Boston for nearly 40 years. As a partner at Brown Rudnick and then of counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP, he played a pivotal role in mergers and transactions that helped reshape the health care industry landscape in Boston, including the merger that formed Boston Medical Center. Larry grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of Daniel and Geraldine Litwak. He was an avid tennis and squash player. He treasured his court time and camaraderie at the Newton Squash & Tennis Club, a local institution, where he was a member for many years until illness interrupted. Larry enjoyed books and cinema, travel with Debby, and socializing with his wide circle of friends. But above all, Larry treasured spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and the rest of his enormous, close-knit family, including his sister Susan Schmier (Louis), his late sister Deborah Mixer (Mike), his sister-in-law Kathryn Marunick, his sisters-in-law Joan Faber (Jeff Brewer) and Carol Johnson (Roger), his Uncle Eugene Litwak (Eleanor) and Uncle Leo Litwak, and dozens of nieces and nephews and cousins.Service will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 11:00am at Newton Cemetery Chapel at 791 Walnut St. Newton Centre, MA.Following Interment at Newton Cemetery People are invited to gather immediately afterward at the Faber/Johnson home at 65 Gray Cliff Road in Newton Centre, MA.  Shiva will be at the home of Debby Faber and Larry Litwak on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00pm and 8:00pm.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lewy Body Disease Association at https://www.lbda.org/.

of Framingham, MA, passed away on December 31st 2016 surrounded by his loved ones.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and cousin; he voluntarily served his country in time of war and went on to raise a loving family.

David leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Rhea, and son Robert and wife Cindy, of Framingham, daughter Susanne Drugge and husband David of Bolton, and son Jeffrey and wife Donna of Needham, and grandchildren Brandon, Samantha, Max, Hanna, Sydney and Kyle.

David graduated from Long Island University in 1951, and went on to serve as a LT Commander in the Korean War through July 3rd 1956, on the USS RUFF Minesweeping ship.  After his stint in the Navy, he went on to become a very successful Retail Executive and Venture Capitalist.  David began his retailing career at Abraham & Straus in New York, and then moved on to become a VP at Zayre Corp, and later President of Lechmere Sales in Cambridge, MA.  In the following years, David was President of Winstar Communications, President of Buxton Leathergoods and ultimately finding his passion as a Venture Capitalist and Real Estate investor.  David was an extremely loyal, generous and devoted friend and father who touched many people’s lives and whose inspiration will be passed on through future generations of the Banker family.

Services will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 1PM at Temple Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland, memorial observance will be held at the Banker residence Tuesday 4-8 pm and Wednesday  1-3 and 6:30-9 pm. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made in David’s memory to Disabled American Veterans and Make A Wish foundation.

Stern- Beatrice (Siegel), age 102, of Stoughton, formerly of Plymouth, on December 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Morris Stern. Devoted mother of Dotty and Marvin Ziskin, Brenda and Ethan Pollack, Jan and Jeff Schlossberg, and Carol and Bill Ferranti. Dear grandmother of Amy and Eddie, Joshua and Jennifer, Amanda and Ari, Rebecca and Nino, Stephanie and Brian, Todd, Micah and Stacy, Julie and Peter, Rachel and Ben, Allison and Andrew, and Sarah and Zack. Great grandmother of Sophie, Olivia, Henry, Julian, Lucas, Miles, Rafi, Michael, Leah, Alex, Logan, Jackson, Matthew, Elizabeth, Sam, Jaden, Max, Laila, Nathan, Amaya, Nolan, Cameron, Winslow, Cooper, Maggie, and Will. Loving sister of the late Millie, Hazel, and Deda. Special friend of Myron Summerfield. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Jan and Jeff Schlossberg in Sharon until 4 pm and resuming 6-9 pm, Wednesday 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Dotty and Marvin Ziskin, Brookline, on Thursday, 2-4 & 6-9 pm, and Friday 1-4:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Vision of Children Foundation, 12555 High Bluff Drive, Suite 330, San Diego, CA 92130,  Perkins School for the Blind, 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472, or Stoughton Visiting Nurse, 10 Pearl St., Stoughton, MA 02072.

Edith(Levin) Goldstein- December 28, 2016, in Newton, MA, at 97. Formerly of Buffalo, NY, Edith was the wife of the late Jacob Goldstein; mother of Marshall (Patricia Schofield) Goldstein, Beth (Ravi Sarathy) Goldstein, both of Newton, and Neil (Elizabeth Gibson) Goldstein of Belmont; grandmother of David and Alexandra Goldstein, Rahul, Leela (Dave Smith) and Meera (Doug Ely) Sarathy, Anna (Raphael) Moyer, Lily and Isabelle Goldstein; great-grandmother of Jada Lakshmi Smith. A graduate of SUNY-Buffalo State she worked as a teacher, a reading specialist, an Associate Professor and was author of several innovative adult literacy programs. She also served as an officer and board member and raised funds for various charities and social causes. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Southern Poverty Law Center are welcome.

Craig B. Miller-59 years  of age, of Chestnut Hill, on December 29,2016. Beloved husband of Lynn Miller.Dear son of the late Allen and Debby Miller. Devoted brother of Robin Bychek and her husband Neal. Dear uncle of Justin Bychek and his wife Jen.The family would like to thank  Dr. Thomas Abrams, Dr. James Cleary and Nina Grenon N.P. for the utmost support and compassion. A celebration of Craig’s Life will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 1:30 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West,6^th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Florence Forman, a longtime resident of Hull, passed peacefully Dec. 30, 2016, just shy of her 92nd birthday. Florence was preceded in death by her husband William and son Lawrence. She was mother to Beatrice Forman, grandmother to Jonathan Charles and wife Teresa, and Michelle Charles-Leary and husband David. Adoring great-grandmother to Allison Leary. She also leaves behind her sisters, Anne Zukowski and Charlotte Nason and their families. Florence benefitted from an extended family in Teresa’s children and grandchildren. Florence had an eye for antiques and enjoyed attending auctions. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:45 on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Hull Village Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association , 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Elliot Young, a Natick resident for over 6 decades, died  peacefully at his home in Natick on Dec 28, 2016 at the age of 89. Born in Dorchester,MA he was the son of  the late Hyman and Rose (Schneider) Young. Beloved husband for 68 years of Bettie B. (Gens) Young. Devoted father of Susan Young Charton and Diane Young. Loving grandfather of Rebecca, David, Douglas, and Neil. Cherished great-grandfather of Leotie, Wolf, Donovan, Josephine, and Jack. Dear brother of Norman Young and the late Louis Young, Samuel Young, Julius Young, Joseph Young, Max Young, Irving Young, and Sylvia Osheroff. He was a devoted and loving uncle to his nieces and nephews:  Harvey, Barbara, Richard, Roy, Robert, Charlene and Dave, Ronnie, Elaine, Eileen, Heidi, Bruce, Dennis, Judy, David, Roz, Donny, Laurie, Ronda, Alan, Jonathan, Mark, Gary, Marsha, Michael, Dana and Steven.  Elliot symbolized the greatest generation this nation has ever seen. He was a self-made man who lovingly devoted his life to his family and many friends. He was a graduate from Thayer Academy in 1945 and a proud Mason of the Perfection In Framingham. Elliot and Bettie enjoyed many great years together golfing at Mt. Pleasant Country Club where he had a hole in one.  Services at Plymouth Rock Cemetery, 1000 Pearl St., Brockton, MA, Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance at his late residence Sunday 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Francis Ouimet Golf Scholarship Fund, 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766.