Obituaries

Howard H. Freedman, 90, of Waban, MA, passed away peacefully February 13, 2016. Beloved husband for 59 years of Louise Allen Freedman and devoted father of Ellen Freedman of Holliston, MA, and Jane Freedman Hadley of Barrington, RI. He was a good friend of sons-in-law Bruce Rayner and Christopher Hadley; and loving Papa of Benjamin, Ethan, and Mae Rayner, and Adam and Charlotte Hadley. He leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, their children and special old friends.

Born in Brookline, MA, on November 25, 1925, Howard was the doting son of the late Edith Kohn Levine and brother of the late Zelda Ryter. In his freshman year at Colby College he was drafted into the US Navy and served his country from 1943-46 in Hawthorne, NV. Upon discharge, he graduated from Colby in 1949 and received an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Howard worked in the Boston area as a CPA for private and public accounting firms and retired from Raytheon Corporation in 1994 after 33 years in management accounting positions. For 25 years, he was a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Northeastern University. Howard volunteered as a tax advisor at the Newton Senior Center, served as the treasurer of Devington Investment Club and maintained a private home practice.

Among his passions were spending time in Sanibel Island, FL, visiting all but a few National Parks in the US and Canada, exploring cities of the world, the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, every bite of a lobster (or two), opera, big bands and the Boston Symphony, duplicate bridge, his investment club, working out with his trainer, trying new restaurants and sushi every Sunday night.

First and foremost was his love of family and vacations that were always spent with “his girls.” He was always available to listen and gave advice only when asked. He was dependable, supportive and non- judgmental. Howard was a detail person with a strong work ethic and a remarkable memory about his teachers and whatever he learned or pursued.

Services will be held at Temple Israel, Boston, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon MA. Following the service, memorial observance will be held at his home and continue until 4:00 pm and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm; and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his name can be made to Friends of Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215, or Colby College, 5100 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville ME 04901.

of Needham, February 26, 1934 – February 13, 2016. Son of the late Meyer J. and Edith F. (Nesselroth) Gordon. Carl spent his life in Needham, MA; he was a graduate of Hiram College in Ohio. Carl was a dear friend of Bill and Amy Holland, and their children, Mary, Catie and Andrew.  He was a loving cousin to Arthur, Andre, Claudia, Margaret, Eliot and James Gordon.  Carl will be missed by his good friend and caregiver, Richard Dunphy. Carl was an active member of Massachusetts Masonry; Past Master of Norfolk Lodge A.F. & A.M. ; Past Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts; and Past Commander in Chief of Massachusetts Consistory. The Gordon family was among the earliest members of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham and Carl received much love and assistance from the congregation during his long illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be held at his residence on Monday until 8:00 pm and Tuesday 4:00-8:00 pm. Donations in his name may be made to The Brotherhood Fund of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts c/o Arthur Johnson, G.S., 186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

Reservitz-Heidi (Patenaude), age 45, of Needham, MA on February 13, 2016, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, MA, she graduated from Chelmsford High School, Class of 1988 and Northeastern University, Class of 1993. Following college, Heidi worked at the family business, Video Consultant Service until 2003. She enjoyed skiing, hiking, cooking, traveling, the outdoors and above all, spending time with her family. She is the beloved wife of David Reservitz. Dear daughter of Theresa (Gosselin) and the late Leo Patenaude of Chelmsford, MA. Dear daughter-in-law of Edward and Rochelle (Warren) Reservitz of Easton, MA. Devoted mother of Abigail, Hannah, and William. Loving sister of Linda (Tim) Corkery of Hollis, NH, Kevin (Pam) Patenaude of Lowell, MA, Kimberly (Marc) Normandin of St. Paul, MN, Kenneth Patenaude of Lowell, MA and the late Eric Patenaude. Sister-in-law of Andrew Reservitz of Easton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She will also be missed greatly by countless loving friends. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Needham Cemetery. Shiva will follow interment at her residence Tuesday through Thursday 2-4pm and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), www.bcan.org.

Ida Belsky-age 104,of Dedham, formerly of Randolph, on February 12, 2016. Beloved wife of 77 years to the late Max. Devoted mother of Lawrence Belsky and wife Elaine of Delray Beach, FL, Gerald  Belsky and wife Evelyn of Boynton Beach, FL, and Phyllis Feld and husband Gerald of Gloucester. Loving grandmother of Howard Belsky and  wife Nancy, Alan Belsky and wife Christine, Susan Hollis and  husband Gordon, Debra Belsky, Skip Belsky and wife Barbara, Laura Sandler and  husband Les, David Belsky and  wife Cathy, Matthew Coill, Jon Coill, Debra Backus, Lauren Davis and husband Michael, Jonah Feld and wife Gillian, and the late Gabriel Feld.  Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and 5 great -great- grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Joseph,Philip, Hyman and Jacob Gessman, and Elsie Swartz. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St.,Sharon,on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance at the home of Skip and Barbara Belsky on Sunday only, continuing Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the home of Phyllis and Gerald Feld. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St.,Roslindale, MA 02131

Janet Yaffe- Of Rockville, MD, formerly of Newton,on February 9, 2016.Private services were held.

of Chestnut Hill, on February 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Iris (Spiegel) Saltsburg. Devoted father of Debbie Saltsburg and Daniel Saltsburg. Loving grandfather of Rachel Saltsburg. Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Visiting hours at the Saltsburg residence through Thursday from 2-4 and 7-10 each day. Morning minyan on Monday at 8 am, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7am, and Thursday at 6:45 am. Evening minyan Sunday through Thursday 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice, 80 Newbridge Way, Dedham, MA 02026 or MAZON: A Jewish Response To Hunger, P.O. Box 96119, Washington, D.C. 20090.

Shirley Berry-of  Fort Myers Beach, FL, formerly of Canton, on February 9, 2016. Devoted mother of Carol Newsam and her husband William Lander, Murray LaCasse and his wife Julie, Albert Lacasse, Susan Moore and her husband George. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.Dear sister of the late Nelson Berry and Beverly Beldon.Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 12:00 noon.

Adelyn Kelner –Formerly of Waltham,on February 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Albert Kelner. Devoted mother of Robert Kelner and his wife Ellen, Margaret Kelner, Carole Honyotski and her husband Peter. Dear grandmother of Beth, Andrew, Melissa Kelner, and Evan Kelner-Levine. Services at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St. , Waltham, on Thursday, February 10, 2016 at 1:00pm. Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Ellen Kelner until 9:00pm and Friday 2-5pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of Waltham, on February 8, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Frances “Fagie” Levenson. Devoted mother of Joshua Glantz. Loving grandmother of Paul Glantz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following burial in Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be at the home of Vincent and Beth Laiosa on Friday until 8pm, Saturday 2-8pm, and Sunday 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton, 675 Watertown St., Newton, MA 02460. Susan was the first woman president of Kiwanis in New England, a member of the Red Hat Society, a Laughitude instructor, an active member of the Mystic Choral, and Chairperson of the Personnel Committee for the Board of Directors at The Boys and Girls Club in Newton.