Obituaries

Richard L. Brooks-of Wellesley, on December 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Beverlee (Packer) Brooks. Devoted father of Abigail and Elizabeth Brooks. Dear brother of Barry C. Brooks and his wife Toni. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 12:00 noon.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00pm and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Richard was recognized internationally as a pioneer in the Hot-Dip-Galvanizing Industry and was widely renowned for his commitment to advancing the industry as a whole. He received a BS from Boston University in 1961. He was a  sales executive for The Tinning Company in 1964. In 1965 he purchased Duncan Galvanizing, and in 1984 he founded HI-Tech Plating. He served as President of The American Galvanizers Association from 1989-1991, and was a former member of the American Institute of Architects. In 1994 he was elected to The American Galvanizers Association Hall Of Fame. A Master Mason at Mount Scopus and Converse Lodge for 56 years and affiliated in Boston University Lodge. Richard was a longtime member of Pine Brook Country Club. His passing leaves a void not only to his devoted family, but also to a wide circle of business associates and loyal friends.

Jane R. Walk-of Wellesley, on December 27, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Walk. Loving companion of the late Lawrence Fenton. Devoted mother of Emily Geller and her husband David, Sam Walk and his wife Cindy, Ann Barbo and her husband Dennis, and the late Charles Walk. Cherished grandmother of Hannah, Sydney, Kara, Michael, Lindsey and Lauren. Loving sister of Sam Rogers and his wife Naomi. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park,  memorial observance will be at the home of Emily and David Geller until 9:00pm and will continue Friday and Sunday 12:00 – 4:00pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Gynecology Research,10 Brookline Place West,6^th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Leo ‘Sonny’ Rabinovitz died in his home in Winthrop, MA on December 26, 2016.

Born and raised in Roxbury, MA, Leo was a graduate of Boston Latin and Boston University. Leo served in the US Army during WWII, and kept his Army issued ski poles in use for many years after.

A self-made and successful business man, Leo grew Help Wanted Advertising into a thriving boutique agency.

In addition to his sharp mind for business, Leo was passionate about politics, and shaping the world through participation in societal dialogue. Leo was an unrelenting champion for the many causes he deemed worthy. From fundraising for Governor Dukakis, to speaking out against the Vietnam War, to his generous support of the National Yiddish Book Center, Leo gave enthusiastically. Through words and actions, Leo taught his children and grandchildren to have respect for all people, to work to make the world a better place, and to never, ever refuse dessert.

Leo loved his family and was happiest at the center of a full house. He relished the opportunity to invite others to share in a meal or an outing. A true patriarch, Leo brought people together, and in doing so, built a family network that lives on.

Leo is survived by his children David Rabinovitz, Debby Rabinovitz, and Dodi Perkins; spouses Jordene Hale, Chris Pringle, and Peter Perkins; and grandchildren Sophia Rabinovitz, Chana Rose Rabinovitz, Mati Pringle Rabinovitz, and Kyla Perkins. Leo was the brother of Harriet Ginsberg and the late Sireen Reinstein.

Services at Temple B’nai Israel, 1 Wave Ave., Revere, MA, Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following burial in Everett, memorial observance will be at the Cottage Park Yacht Club, 76 Orlando Ave., Winthrop, 1:30- 4:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leo’s memory may be made to the Yiddish Book Center of Amherst, MA, 1021 West St., Amherst, MA 01002.

Mills- Sharon Faith, of Chestnut Hill, MA, on December 26, 2016. Sister of Laurence Mills and his wife Sandra Mills. Loving aunt of Russell Mills, Edward Mills and Allison Mills and her husband Walter Wickersham. Loving niece of her dear aunt Carol. Loving partner of David Raszmann. Longtime member of Longwood Cricket Club and passionate tennis player. Graveside service at Staro Konstantinov Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Wednesday, December 28 , 2016 at 1:00 pm. Reception following the burial will be at Longwood Cricket Club, 564 Hammond St., Brookline. Shiva will be at the residence of Sharon Mills, 20 Hammond Pond Pkwy,Unit 404, Newton, on Wednesday and Thursday 6:30-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215.

Age 99, of Newton, on December 24, 2016. A gracious woman who appreciated all of her blessings, joyful indomitable spirit, fully engaged in life, a great friend, who made everyone around her feel special. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Zich. Devoted mother of Marjorie Birnbaum and her husband Buzz and Jonathan Zich and his wife Nancy Davidoff Kelton. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey Birnbaum and his wife Kristen, Matthew Zich, Rebecca Zich, and the late Jill Birnbaum. Cherished great-grandmother of TJ, Katelyn, and Brendan Birnbaum. Dear sister of Alan Rosenberg, Herbert Rosenberg, Nathaniel and Nelly Rosenberg, and Audrey Goldberg. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at the Temple Ohabei Shalom Cemetery, East Boston, memorial observance will be at the home of Marjorie and Buzz Birnbaum on Tuesday until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom.

BERGER- Dorris (Reeves), on December 22, 2016. Born in 1926, recently from Orchard Cove, Canton, MA, formerly from Sharon, MA, Dorris grew up in Providence, RI, the fourth of 11 siblings. Married for 64 years to the late Edward Berger; mother of three children: Marci Berger Nemhauser ( Robert), Stephen James Berger (Pattie), and Barbara Berger Jackson ( Berne) ; 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Nemhauser (Matt Offenbacher) , Brian Nemhauser (Rachel), Seth Berger (Heather), Jenessa Berger, Catherine Dale (Josh) and 4 great grandchildren: Isaac, Nathaniel, Russell and Cora . Dorris is lovingly remembered by her siblings: Shirley Reeves, Norma Rachlin, Abbott Reeves, June Boyce, Eleanor Hoffman, Channing Reeves, Bruce Reeves, Martha Reeves, Ruth Olive Patashnick, and the late William Reeves. Dorris graduated Endicott College, and Bridgewater State University. She was the co-Chair of CJP’s Women’s Division and Grand Gifts Campaign, a trustee of the Sharon Public Library and served as an ombudsman for the State Office of Elder Affairs. Dorris was also an active volunteer benefiting the Sisterhood of Temple Israel of Sharon, the Endicott College Alumni Council, the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in West Roxbury. Her most recent efforts were at Orchard Cove where she volunteered at the Nursing Home. Dorris had an amazing connection with animals, most recently with Lily, a pug belonging to her son and daughter-in law. When living in Sharon, all the neighborhood dogs knew to stop by her house for their treat! She made an impact wherever she went and was beloved by many. Her kindness and compassion for others will be missed. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Friends of Sharon Council on Aging, 219 Massapoag Ave., Sharon, MA  02067,  Sharon Public Library, 11 N. Main St. Sharon, MA  02067 or Ilse Marks Food Pantry, 121 Seaver St. Stoughton, MA  02072.

Anne(Rosen)Burrows -of Brookline, on December 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Sydney N. Burrows. Devoted mother of James Burrows and his wife Terrie Cohen and Donna Testa and her husband Justin. Loving grandmother of Eli, Seth, Hannah, Zeke, and Corey. Cherished great-grandmother of Paige, Lila, and Caden. Dear sister of Dr. Lanny Parker and the late Al Silver and Mona Tilden. Graveside service at King Solomon Memorial Park, 2659 Centre St., West Roxbury, Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm.

BUXTON- Philip, of Westborough, on December 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Betheda (Rosenfeld) Shuman. Devoted father of Marc Shuman (Donna), and Adriane Ashton (Robert). Dear grandfather of Nicholas Shuman and Isabelle Shuman. Loving brother of David Buxton, Kevin Buxton, Marianne Dowen, Sandra Buxton, Steven Buxton, Patricia Brewer, and the late Christine Tirado. Services at Temple B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, Westborough, on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at his residence until sundown, and continuing Saturday evening ,and Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to an animal no kill shelter of your choice.

Elaine Tucker  Laskow-of   Westborough, MA, on December 12, 2016.Beloved wife of Howard Tucker and the late Seymour Laskow. Devoted mother of Vicki Syat and her husband Lenny, Paul Laskow and his wife Lydia, David Laskow and his wife Jeannie Lafferty, Lisa Lahey and her husband Bill. Dear grandmother of Beth Syat and her husband Brian Diesenhaus, Stefanie Syat and her husband Jacob Gordon, Vanessa Smith, Sarah Laskow and her husband Ben Furnas, Bari Laskow, Zachary Lahey and his wife Michelle, and Maxwell Lahey. Loving great grandmother of Theo and Zac Diesenhaus and Ruby Gordon. Loving sister of Gladys Friedman and her husband Fred. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 2:00pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the residence of Beth Syat and Brian Diesenhaus until 8:30pm, and Thursday 6:30-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Formerly of Newton, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Hebrew SeniorLife in Roslindale, MA on Friday, December 9, 2016. She joins Richard, her husband of thirty-eight years. Barbara was the cherished mother to Jeanne and Diane, mother-in-law to Alan & Neil, grandmother to Adam, Karen, Benjie and Alexis, and great grandmother to Jeremiah and Rebecca, as well as a beloved sister to Trosi Kaplan and aunt to Aimee, Pam, Bruce, and their children. She was “Nana” to us all, friends and family alike—a matriarch around whom our holidays were organized and enjoyed. A lover of the Swan Boats and “Cantonese” cuisine, Nana was a lifetime Bostonian, born in Boston on November 20, 1922. She grew up in Dorchester. She loved to reminisce about her childhood, when she lived in a three-story house full of extended family. She especially adored her grandmother Jenny and mother Yolande—the two women who were her main source of wisdom. Continuing their tradition, Nana took great joy in cooking holiday meals for the family in Newton, where she raised her family for thirty years. She also loved to knit sweaters, scarves and afghans for her family. She will be missed by us all. Funeral service will be private. Barbara’s family will be sitting shiva from 3 – 8pm on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her daughter Diane’s home in Bedford, MA. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to: Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.