Obituaries

of Newton, on June 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Irving H. Young. Devoted mother of Rhonda Young Shimokawa and Peter Young. Services at Beth El Cemetery, 774 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

Paula R. Levine

Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, on June 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Levine. Devoted mother of James David Levine, and the late Ardelle Hope Gardner and her surviving husband, Jay Gardner. Dear grandmother of Adam Ross Levine, Lara Michelle Levine Zeigler, Scott Gardner, Shayna Aryelle Levine, Juliet Rose Levine, Chloe  Ray Levine, and the late Lee Gardner. Loving great grandmother of  Fallon Gardner, Aidan Ray Levine, Farrah Harper Levine and Cybil Delphine Zeigler. Dear sister of the late Henry I. Gorman. Graveside service at Lindwood Cemetery, 490 North St., Randolph, on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm.Following interment family and friends are invited to The Social Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 200 Washington St., Newton, MA. Remembrances in Paula’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

of Newton, co-founder of Therapro, a proud graduate of MIT where he earned his B.S., M.S., & PhD in Metallurgy, on June 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen E. (Conrad) Weihrauch. Devoted father of Tamara Eve Lugdon & her husband Shawn E. Lugdon and Douglas Max Weihrauch & his wife Victoria L. Munroe. Cherished grandfather of Gabriella Emery Lugdon, Julianna Sonia Lugdon, and Max Munroe Weihrauch. Loving brother of the late Robert Weihrauch. Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. (on the campus of the Andover Newton Theological School & Hebrew College), Newton Centre, on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Relatives & friends are invited to gather at the Weihrauch residence on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Melanoma Foundation of New England, 111 Old Road, Concord, MA 01742. www.mfne.org

of El Cajon, CA. Beloved husband of the late Doris (Bergner) Goss.  Graveside service was held on

Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Jack Norman Sheppard, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2015.  Jack grew up in Brookline and spent most of his working and family life in Natick. He then resided in Dover and then Wayland with over 20 years wintering on Sanibel Island, FL.

Jack led a life filled with fun, business, family, friendships, practical jokes, boats, tennis, laughter, and community service. He featured a natural and down-to-earth charisma and garrulousness that endeared him to many devoted friends and admirers.

Jack’s charm and gregarious nature carried him through Brookline High School, a Naval career beginning as a teenager as an enlisted “tin can sailor” on the USS Ericsson during World War II, business acumen as the star salesman and national sales manager with his dad, Jack N. Sheppard, at New England Robes Corp.in Natick, and later for other apparel lines..

His life was enriched by a love of tennis and a multitude of friends, coveted winters on Sanibel Island highlighted by boating, fishing, and running on the beach; and a longstanding stint as the legendary fundraiser for the Newton YMCA.

Jack deployed his wry humor, generosity, and devotion to family and friends across a wide span of residents of Natick, Dover, and Wayland, MA, and during coveted winters on Sanibel, Island. Jack founded a weekly tennis contingent at the Longfellow Racquet Club in Natick in the 1970’s which still continues to be known as the “Jack Sheppard Group.”

Jack was always exactly who he was – nothing more or less. He was equally comfortable sweeping the floors of the Queenland Robes factory and, as early as the 1950s driving his Lincoln Continental convertible complete with a car phone. His customers loved him – the birthday cakes and cards, summer days besides the Sheppard family pool, and other acts of kindness.

In addition, Jack came to count among his dear friends, leaders of Massachusetts business, medicine and politics, as well as a broad assortment of neighbors, serious tennis players and weekend hackers alike, and people of all ages, backgrounds and stations, all of whom Jack treated with equal esteem and with characteristic warmth.

To his family, led by his devoted wife of 55 years, Annabelle, and his children Audrey, Bud, Cynthia and Melinda, he was astoundingly generous and impeccably dedicated. His high character was well demonstrated when he married Annabelle, a widow with three young children and immediately adopted them, and provided a lifetime of wonderful fatherhood, university educations, cars, advice, guidance, and love. He and Annabelle reveled in their own biological child, Melinda, who grew up to embody many of Jack’s most inimitable and winning personality characteristics.

Later, Jack embraced his role as “Buppa” and/or “Grandpa Jack” to grandchildren Natasha Vallett (daughter of Melinda and Chris Vallett) of Nantucket, MA; Julia and Daniel Lavenson (children of Cynthia and Peter Lavenson) of Wayland, MA; and David, Flora and Daniel Sheppard (children of Kathleen and Bud Sheppard) of Spokane, WA.

Other close relatives include his brother Michael of Natick; and his daughter Audrey now of Washington, DC; and his deceased sister Dorothy Marson.

Jack was fortunate in his final years to find a team of remarkable caregivers at the VA Hospital in Bedford, MA. They were able to cater to Jack’s occasional sparks of his former wit and humor. The family requests that any contributions go to Jack’s memory go to the Bedford VA Hospital, Bedford, MA.

Services at  Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd, Newton Centre ( on the grounds of Andover-Newton Theological School), on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, memorial observance will be held in the Clubhouse at The Hills (Mainstone), 133 Hillside Dr., Wayland. Memorial observance will continue at Jack’s residence on Wednesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4, 7-9 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730 or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 (Please memo check in memory of Jack N. Sheppard, Jr.)

Of Newton, formerly of West Hartford, CT, on June 13, 2015. Devoted mother of  Wendy Issokson and her husband Alan, and Kim Oskam and her husband JC. Cherished grandmother of Leah, Amanda, Lexi, Lindsay, and Alex. Dear sister of Robert Flaxman and the late Donald Flaxman. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at administration building) on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 1-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Oncology Dept., 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or Newton At Home, 206 Waltham St., Newton, MA 02465.

Kathleen B.(Perlis) Simmons

Age 98, of Boston, on June 9, 2015.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Arthur M.Simmons. Devoted mother of Warren J.Simmons and his wife Leslie and Dr. Barry P.Simmons and his wife Laura. Cherished grandmother of Bonnie Knoedler and her husband Dennis, Jennifer Solem and her husband Eric,Rollin Simmons and her husband David Segal,Tyler Simmons and his wife Devon Lawrence, Quincey Simmons and her husband Steven Fish, Sara Simmons and her husband Gur Mitzafon, and Molly Simmons.Cherished great grandmother of Lucas, Sydney and Zachary Solem, Drew Knoedler, Emily Fish, Shai and Rafael Mitzafon,Levi and Bea Segal, and the late Marli Knoedler.Dear sister of the late Edward and Lawrence Perlis.Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA (on the campus of Andover-Newton Theological School) on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 1:00pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Barry and Laura Simmons until 8:00pm, and on Monday at the home of Warren and Leslie Simmons 2-4,7-9pm.In lieu of flowers,gifts may be made in memory of Mrs. Kathleen B. Simmons to support the Marshall A.Wolf, MD Center for Medical Education at Brigham and Women’s Hospital,116 Huntington Ave,Third Floor, Boston, MA 02116 or via bwhgiving.org.

Corey Leland Dinkin, 60, died unexpectedly on June 6, 2015 in Arlington, Massachusetts after fighting lung cancer. Born in East Meadow, NY on July 5, 1954, he was the son of the late Marilyn and Robert Dinkin. Later living in Lindenhurst, New York, he moved to Boston, living in Somerville and other areas, before settling in Arlington.

After attending NYU and other colleges, he worked in a variety of positions, including the Massachusetts Land Court, Massachusetts Jury System; most recently he was a paralegal, where he conducted corporate litigation research.

Corey was passionate about all types of music, from classical to jazz to the blues … as a collector, fan, and musician. And, composed his own eclectic compositions. In the 70’s, as an accomplished guitarist, he performed at well known NYC music clubs, including the Bitter End, and jammed with leading musicians of the period. He became a noted collector of the blues, amassing a substantial collection of recording and artifacts and was a lover of all things PBS.

In addition to his passion for music, Corey was an animal lover, especially cats and often took marathon walks/hikes. He also possessed a very sharp, wry sense of humor.

Corey was a person of exceptional intelligence, compassion and creativity, with specific expertise around health and well-being, always encouraging family and friends to improve their health. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his brother, Les.

A graveside service will be held at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Sunday, June 14 at noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor should be sent to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Abraham “Al” Tabachnick, beloved father, husband and brother, passed away on June 9, 2015, one day after his 69th Wedding Anniversary. Al had a full life as a businessman, ballroom dancer extraordinaire and prolific cartoon writer.  Many of his cartoons appeared in comic strips such as Parade Magazine, The Lockhorns, Hazel and Trudy. He was a dedicated family man who would do anything for his immediate and extended family. Al leaves behind his wife Belle, son Neal (Suzanne), daughter Debbie (Bane), late daughter Jane and his sister Elsie. Dear grandfather of Jared, Ava, Ethan, Rex and Lauren. Services at 10:00 am on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St.,Chestnut Hill. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker Street,West Roxbury, the family will receive visitors in the Occasion Room at at 210 Nahanton Street, Newton until 4:00 pm and Saturday evening at 210 Nahanton Street, apartment #322 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St.,Framingham, MA 01701.

Baker, Carol Coplin Resident of Wellesley, MA, formerly of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Dear daughter of the late Irving and Minn Coplin. Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Martha) Baker and Sally (Peter Scotch) Baker. Dear grandmother of Emma Baker, Samuel Baker and Hannah Scotch. Loving sister of the late Rudie and Dr. Barney Becker. Funeral services 11:00 AM Friday, June 12, 2015 at The Chapel, 3601 N. Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Interment at Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee. Memorials to Girls Inc. of Westchester County, www.girlsincwestchester.org.