Obituaries

Rosalind “Roz” Rowley (née Silverman) died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 14th in Cambridge, MA at the age of 70.

Rosalind is survived by her husband, Robert Rowley of Watertown; son, Eric Lannquist of Quincy; and step-son Kevin Rowley of Springfield.

Rosalind was born on March 12, 1946 in Malden, MA to Alice and Bernard Silverman. She graduated from Boston College with a master’s degree in Special Education. Rosalind worked for over 40 years as a teacher for Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. She had a special interest in Braille Literacy and in 2010 was honored by the Braille Institute for Excellence in Braille Instruction.

Rosalind had a passion for teaching, shopping (especially jewelry) reading, travel, and going to the movies. She was an active and dedicated member of the MA chapter of the American Council of the Blind and the Perkins Alumni Association, where in 2015 won the distinguished Alumni Award.

A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19^th at 10:00 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. Newton, MA, with graveside services to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Warren St. Watertown. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rosalind’s life. Please send donations to American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff of the De Rham hospice house for their loving care and dedication.

age 74, of Belmont, MA, died peacefully at home on April 13, 2016. Born December 1, 1941, in New York City, he grew up in the Bronx. He attended Bronx Science High School, received his BA from Columbia University and his PhD from Boston University. He was a gifted psychotherapist who worked at McLean Hospital, maintained a private practice in Cambridge, MA, taught at Harvard Medical School and mentored many students. Arthur was a man of many talents and interests. Creative and possessing a keen intellect, he loved to read and was a passionate photographer, cook, and art collector. Everywhere, people were drawn to him. And he enjoyed a wild sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Ann and Philip Klein, of the Bronx, NY. He is survived by his two sons, Jared and Oliver Klein of Cambridge, MA and Los Angeles, CA, respectively; by daughter-in-law Ciel Wendel, and by grandchildren Mason and Uma Rose. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Summer of Park City, UT. Memorial services will be held at the Highland Meadows Cemetery, 700 Concord Avenue, Belmont on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Following the service, a gathering will take place at the home of Cynthia Carpenter and Robert Walley at 62 Flett Road in Belmont.

Walter James Cahners (90) of Boston, MA and Wellington, FL, formerly of Brookline, MA and Bangor, ME died peacefully on April 11, 2016 after suffering from multiple long illnesses. He was best friend and devoted protector of his wife Sue (Schwartz) for over 64 years, encouraging, supportive and loving father of Amy Cahners and Catherine Cahners and her husband Dr. Andrew Gillies, proud “Pop” to Nicole and Rachel Hunter and Samantha and Kimberly Gillies, and inseparable from his dog Charlie. Walter was the youngest son of Katherine “Kitty” (Epstein) and James Cahners and beloved youngest brother of the late Charlotte Cahners Harpel Glass, Norman Cahners and Fulton Cahners. Walter will be missed by his family and many friends who will remember him as both a fierce competitor and a consummate gentleman. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Newton Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Catherine Cahners and Dr. Andrew Gillies until 8:00 pm and will continue Wednesday, April 20, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the home of Amy Cahners. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Solomon Scholars, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116, www.giving.brighamandwomens.org, or to a charity of your choice.

age 39, of Andover, Ma , on Thursday April 7, 2016, died from a heart attack while on a business trip to Kiev, Ukraine. Matthew’s love of travel took him all over the world as he focused on business development in many countries, most recently in London, England. Matthew is a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover and Columbia University, New York. He was a Fulbright Scholar. He will be remembered for his creativity, ingenuity, keen wit and warm heart. He was the dear son of Janice and Gary Goldstein, Andover. He leaves behind his sister, Laura Goldstein and her fiance, Scott Dorfman of Boston and his sister Abbey Goldstein and her husband Jared Moss and nephew, Jacob Moss, of Somerville. In addition he leaves his aunt Emily Goldsmith and uncle David Goldsmith of Keene, NH as well as his cousin Daniel Rote of Keene,NH and Jennifer Rote of Brooklyn,NY and aunt Judy Goldstein of Danvers, MA. Services will be Wednesday April 20 at 11am at Temple Sinai, Sharon MA  followed by internment at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: The Pediatric Pain Clinic  c/o department of pediatrics, Boston Medical Center,One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118.

Murray  Shocket-of Palm Beach,FL, formerly of Newton, on April 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Enid (Karmazine) Shocket. Devoted father of Alan Shocket and his wife Shari, Jon Shocket and his wife Mahra, and the late Debra Ellen Shocket. Dear grandfather of Jeff and Mattie, Marisa, Benjamin and Natalie Shocket. Dear brother of the late Burton Shocket. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at  12:00 noon. Following interment at Baker St.,West Roxbury, the family will be at the Sheraton-Needham Hotel until 6:00 pm and 7-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital League, Boston Children’s Hospital,300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Tillis-William Joseph, of Houston, TX, on April 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Sarah (Tanne) Tillis. Devoted father of Leonard Howard Tillis, and Mona Pearl. Dear grandfather of Kattey Lana Tantayanurak. Great-grandfather of Zev Phol Tantayanurak. Step grandfather of Dale Mayrose, Brian Mayrose, Megan Ternus, Duncan Ternus, Nathan Miller, and Benjamin Miller. Loving brother of Arthur Tillis and many other extended family members. Graveside services at the Crawford St. Memorial Park Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gilman-Aaron, of NYC, formerly of Chelsea and Peabody, on April 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Janet M. (Shapiro) Gilman. Devoted father of Amy, Suzanne, and Laura. Dear grandfather of Daniel and Evan. Loving brother of Basil Gilman. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Amy and Larry Klein on Tuesday until 8 pm, and Wednesday 5-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, c/o Donation Processing, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Shirlee Babitts- of Framingham, age 90, on April 8, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Alan Babitts. Devoted mother of Howard “Scott” Babitts and his wife Katherine, and Hal Babitts. Dear grandmother of Andrew Babitts and his wife Erin, and Jeffrey Babitts. Dear sister of Ruth Deener. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following  interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Howard ‘Scott” and Katherine Babitts until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Dorothy (Friedland) Shapero- of Chestnut Hill, on April 4, 2016, passed away peacefully in her 100th year. She was the devoted daughter of the late Sarah and Edward Friedland. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Clarence Shapero. Loving mother of Carol Riemer and her husband Stanley of Newton and the late Alan Shapero of Needham. Loving grandmother of Marion and her husband Scott Miller, Lizzie Riemer, and Hannah Shapero. Cherished great-grandmother of Abby and Danny Miller. Dear sister of Marilyn Winer and her husband Henry of Salem. Private services have been held. Remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Carol and Stanley Riemer Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Terban-Sylvia F. (Safferson), of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was the loving wife of Harry Terban for 59 years. Devoted mother of Paul Terban, Sherri (Terban) Laps and her husband Sheldon, and Jeffrey Terban and his wife Susan. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Allie Laps, Kevin and Katie Terban. Loving sister of the late Nathan Safferson. Private service at Crawford St. Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA  02368.