Obituaries

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.

Miller- Lillian (Kasef), of Brockton, on April 4, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry Miller. Devoted mother of Janis Rosenberg (Howard), Deborah Myles (Terrence), and Robert Miller. Dear grandmother of Lisa, Stacey, Joshua, Nathaniel, and Ian. Also survived by Six great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Lancaster St. Brockton, on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Also known as Barbara Abrahams Rosenthal, of Natick, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away after a long and graceful battle with Alzheimers Disease on Sunday, April 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Linda of Natick, Deborah of Leicester, Kenneth and his wife Jill of Natick, Peter and his wife Elizabeth of Oakton, Virginia, her grandchildren Harry, Samuel, Nathaniel and Benjamin, her loving brother Harold of Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a long-time employee of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox. Her family and friends will continue to rejoice in the memories of the joy that both brought to her life. Services will be held at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant Street, Framingham, on Wednesday, April 6,2016 at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Avenue, Natick. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, 11 Langdon Road, Natick, on Wednesday immediately after the interment until 8:00 pm, and will continue on Thursday 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made  to Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Of Newton, on April 2, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Isgur) Schwarz. Devoted father of Ellen Leger, and Robin Schwarz. Dear grandfather of Kimberly Leger, and Jonathan O’Neill (Katie). Great-grandfather of Moira and Amelia O’Neill. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at his residence on Tuesday only. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.