Obituaries

Age 87, of Middleton, MA, passed away surrounded by his friends and family after a brief illness, on Wednesday, August 3.2016. Gene was the cherished husband of the late Dorothy Slotnick Green and devoted son of the late Irving and Sadie Green. He was the loving brother of Barbara Goodman and her husband Sidney of Wellington, FL and loving brother-in-law of Selma Slotnick Lait of Framingham, MA. Gene was from a family of eight children and was predeceased by his beloved siblings Alice Krisel, Lillian Hoffenberg, Selma Shauffer, James Green, Florence Scotch and Robert Green.  He was born in Chelsea on August 27, 1928, and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1946.  He was an affiliate of Buyers and Sellers in Boston as a business broker and later joined his wife, Dotti, in her family’s business, Slotnick Monuments, in Everett until 2003. Dotti and Gene were married on Valentine’s Day in 1968.  She was the love of his life and they were married for 47 years until she predeceased him last September, a loss from which he never fully recovered. Gene’s impeccable style, easy conversation and straight-shooting sense of humor will be sorely missed.  He had the ability to connect with people of all ages and from all walks of life.  In addition to his beloved sister and sister-in-law, he leaves more than 100 nieces and nephews and many friends.  His strong relationships and ability to transcend the generations made him a beloved uncle and family patriarch. Gene stayed in touch with and remained at the center of his loving family, always maintaining the connection between the children and grandchildren of his many brothers and sisters. Service will be graveside at the family cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett, MA, at 11:00 am on Sunday, August 7.2016. Shiva will be immediately following the service only. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Hadassah – New England, 1320 Centre St., Newton Centre, MA 02459.

SHAFFER- Rose (Fineman), of Needham, formerly of Swampscott, Lynn, and Lawrence, passed away on, August 2, 2016, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl (Midkoch/Metcoff) Fineman and was predeceased by her beloved husband Samuel Shaffer as well as by six brothers and sisters (Andrew Fineman, Ann Cohen, Jake Fineman, Charles Fineman, Louis Fineman, and Fay Gruber). She will be sorely missed and is survived by her loving daughters, Paula Schatz and her husband David and her daughter Wendy Shaffer. She was also “Bubbie” to her adored grandchildren Samuel and his wife Michelle Schatz, Jay Schatz, and Nina Schatz. She will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside services will be held at Congregation Ahabat Sholom Memorial Park, 16 Buxton Road, Route 114, Danvers, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11 am. The family will honor Rose by sitting Shiva at the Schatz home on Wednesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 pm. Donations in Rose’s memory may be made to the Williams Syndrome Association, 570 Kirts Boulevard, Suite 223, Troy, Michigan, 48084-4156; https://williams-syndrome.org/.The family also wishes to thank the staffs at Avery Crossing, Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and Care Dimensions Hospice, for the compassionate care and support that Rose received.

age 74, of Ipswich, formerly of Dartmouth, on August 2, 2016. Beloved wife of John “Jack” A. Foley, Sr. Devoted mother of John “Jay” A. Foley, Jr. and his husband James Weare of Valdosta, GA and Stacey L. Heaslip and her husband Derek of Lynnfield. Loving aunt to Shannon L. Kafka and her husband Adam of Jamaica Plain and Meghan A. Peebles of Lynnfield.  Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Matthew and Timothy Heaslip. Daughter of the late Joseph L. and Antoinette “Toni” (D’Angelo) Haberger. Sister of Joanne Blondiet (Frank), Annette Hughes (James), Maureen Carroll (the late Edward), Margaret Doherty (Paul), Mary Jonas (the late Dennis), Patricia Jonas (Alan), Joseph Haberger, Jr. (Katherine), Susan Coombs (the late Mark), and the late Judy Flynn (the late Thomas). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Linden Pl. and Harvard St., Brookline, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations in Carole’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For online guestbook and directions please visit www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Bailin- Shirley J. (Miller), of Needham, on July 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Bailin. Devoted mother of Nancy Lee Careskey (Dr. Josh Careskey), Susan Steinkeler (Dr. Sidney Steinkeler) , and Jayne Bailin (James Kobe). Dear grandmother of Katie Tinsley, Dr. Holly Careskey Armbrust (Dr. Kurt Armbrust), Dr. Matthew Careskey (Siobhan Tellez), Dr. Jill Steinkeler (Dr. Jared Silverstein), Dr. Andrew Steinkeler (Christina Steinkeler), Dr. Jennifer Steinkeler, Julia Kobe and Alex Kobe. Great-grandmother of Kailah Lee, Tegan Tinsley, Chase Tinsley, Jacob Silverstein, and Sophia Steinkeler. Loving sister of the late Bernice Miller and Allen Miller. Graveside services at the Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Jill Steinkeler and Dr. Jared Silverstein, 4 Sanger Circle, Dover until 7 pm. and at the home of Jayne Bailin and James Kobe, 20 Burr Road, Newton until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of Chestnut Hill, an elegant matriarch and a driving force in Boston philanthropy, died peacefully on July 30, 2016 at age 83. A lifelong Bostonian, Susan was raised in Newton, the daughter of the late Sadie G. and Leo Flax. She married her lifelong love, Richard Smith, in 1952. While she was attending Jackson College at Tufts University, they built their family home in Chestnut Hill. She was a devoted daughter, mother and wife; a devotion that would extend into the larger community. During the terminal illness of her 2 year old son, James, (’56 – ’70) she began volunteering as a Candy Striper at Boston Children’s Hospital escorting patients and families to their appointments. She would later dedicate her efforts to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; first as a founding member of Friends of the Dana-Farber, then spearheading a pioneering effort that became the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers. As in all her charitable endeavors, she had a hands-on approach committed to research and clinical care. “I am doing this so that one day my grandchildren won’t have to face this disease,” she would often say, long before she would herself succumb to a rare cancer. Susan took great pride in the formation and the work of the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation, a leading foundation focused on Greater Boston, with her husband Richard. Together they taught all three generations of their family the art and joy of philanthropic giving. This is Susan’s lasting legacy for her family and community. She particularly enjoyed attending the Boston Symphony with her husband, needle pointing and gardening at her seaside summer home in West Falmouth. Susan is survived by her husband, three children, Amy Smith Berylson and her husband John, Robert Smith and his wife, Dana, and Debra Smith Knez; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Berylson Block and her husband Jonathan, James Berylson, Elizabeth Berylson Katz and her husband Robert, Jessica Knez, Andrew Knez, Madeleine Smith, Ryan Smith and Jackson Smith; five great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Zachary, Alexander, Thomas and Sara; her sister, Carol Flax Frieder and her husband, Sam; seven nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law Nancy Lurie Marks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline, Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. A private graveside funeral will be held. Shiva visiting hours at her home in Chestnut Hill on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 4-7 pm and Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 2-5 pm.

Libman, Herman “Herm”, of Northborough, on July 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara (Greenfield) Libman. Devoted father of Steven Libman and Carol Killworth, Scott and Angela Libman, Lori and Angie Wilen, Adam and Michelle Wilen, and Joshua and Sarah Wilen. Cherished grandfather of Tracy, Andy, Elise, Aaron, Abigail, Kayla, Lesley, Asa, Max, Sydney, and Easton. Loving great-grandfather of Aidan and Emery. Dear brother of the late Shirley Gallagher. Services at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, Monday, August 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Memorial week at the home of Adam and Michelle Wilen. Donations in his memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

of Concord, on July 29, 2016. Beloved wife of Jerold Fleishman. Devoted mother of Rebecca Carlson and her husband Kyle. Cherished grandmother of Gabe. Dear daughter-in-law of Edward and the late Edythe Fleishman and sister-in-law of Penny Davidson and Ellen Fleishman. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Monday, August 1, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance at her residence Monday following the service until 3:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Joan Moro, of Framingham, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2016 after bravely fighting chronic health issues for years.

She was the daughter of the late Dr. Walter Levy and Ilse (Kugelmann) Levy and was raised in Kingston, New York. She attended the Kingston public schools and graduated from Ulster County Community College where she majored in nursing and became a licensed RN.

She was an accomplished flutist and played in her high school band and orchestra. She enjoyed listening to classical music. She was very creative in home decorations, floral arrangements and other crafts projects. While her children were in elementary school, she volunteered as a librarian.

Throughout her illness, she always put on a brave face. She did a great job keeping life as normal as possible while raising her two children. She was an amazing mother who was always there for her kids in a loving and caring way. She enjoyed holidays with family and made each one special with her carefully prepared home cooked meals.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Steve, and their children, Amy and husband Brad Gaynor, and Russ and wife Jenn Moro. She was the adoring Grammy of Kayla and Ryan Moro and Jacoby and Mandi Gaynor. And she will be missed by her furry friend Mitzy.

Graveside services will be private. Memorial observance will be at her Framingham residence on Tuesday from 3-6 pm and Wednesday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Scleroderma Foundation,  300 Rosewood Dr #105, Danvers, MA 01923 or the charity of your choice.

age 90, of Newton, formerly of Natick and Bourne, passed away peacefully on July 22, surrounded by her loving family. For 47 years she was the beloved wife of the late Irving Clott. Loving mother of Doug Clott and his wife Melinda Roman of Newton, MA and Deb Clott and her husband Tony Romanoski of Newton, NH. Grandmother of Andrew, Allison, and Emily Clott, Julia Roman, and Rebecca Romanoski. Dear sister of the late Arnold Chaitman and Pearl Freeman. A private family graveside service will be held followed by a memorial observance at the home of Doug and Melinda on Monday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460.

Services will be private