Obituaries

Marcia Sherlock-On August 18, 2014.Formerly of Wayland and New York City.Private services were held on Sunday
August 24 at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland.

of Brighton, formerly of Brookline, on August 12, 2014. Husband of the late Nathalie (Marshall) Nadel and the late Marian (Tofias) Nadel. Father of Beth Nadel Dorfman and the late Frank Daniel Nadel. Grandfather of Samuel Zachary Dorfman and Aliza Jade Dorfman. Brother of Mara Nadel Ruda and the late Dr. M. Keith Nadel. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Fisher House – Boston, VA Medical Center, 1400 VFW Parkway, Boston, MA 02132 or to a charity of choice.

75, of Sudbury, Mashpee, and formerly Framingham, unexpectedly on August 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Rhoda (Greenberg) Bronstein for 48 years. Devoted father of Debra Pullen and her husband Michael, and Julie Marhoom and her husband Amikam. Dear Papa of Jacob, Arielle, Daniel, Yonatan, and Chloe. Alan was a dedicated doctor of optometry for 45 years. He will be remembered lovingly by all who knew him. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., (Rt. 20), Wayland, on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 10:00 am. Following interment in Beit Olam East Cemetery, memorial observance will be held at the Clubhouse at 20 Northwood Dr., Sudbury, Monday through Thursday, 1-3 and 6-8 pm, and Friday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Temple Shir Tikva’s Study in Israel Scholarship Fund – www.shirtikva.org/about/givingtzedakah.

Jaffee- Jennifer, of Westborough, MA  and N.Y.C., on August 6, 2014. Beloved wife of Skip Richards. Dear daughter of the late Sanford Jaffee and Miriam Pock Jaffee. Loving Sister of Lea Caplan.  Step mother of Sarah Richards and Lisa Richards. Grandma of Thea, Zevi and Lyris Richards.  Services at Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, Westborough, MA, on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 11 am. Interment at the Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, MA. Remembrances may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, Room 1301, New York, NY  10006.

Ophir Feldman-In Boston, July 31, 2014. Burial in Israel .

Crafton  Lloyd Wolfson-of Hollywood, Fl., formerly of Newton, on July 31, 2014.Beloved husband of the late Eunice(Berman) Wolfson. Devoted fatner of Debra Herstoff and her husband James, Arthur Wolfson, and Janet Bates and her husband Peter. Dear grandfather of Jonathan Herstoff, and Naomi Herstoff, and Richard Wolfson. Dear brother of Rita Rotman, and the late Richard ,Raymond and Bertram Wolfson. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday August 3, 2014 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Heart Association,300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA , 02451.

Dr. Alvin Essig, of Newton, on July 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Caroline ( Wechsler) Essig. Devoted father of Steven Essig, and Rina Davis and her husband Glenn. Dear grandfather of Heather Davis. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8 pm, Friday 2-5 pm, and Saturday after sundown. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10:45 am.

Shiva will be at the home of Edward and Eugenia Kaplan on Saturday and Sunday 7:00-9:00 pm.

BEDFORD – Jacob Wren Throckmorton, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away from natural causes on July 22, 2014 in Bass River, Massachusetts. He was born on October 21, 1994 to parents Mark and Karen (Hersh) Throckmorton. Jacob was a kind and talented individual, known by family, friends, and peers for his infectious laugh, sense of humor, and creativity. He devoted his young life to music and art, exploring his own musical passions through song writing, vocals, and acoustic performances, while designing album, banner, and webpage artwork for several emerging American hip hop and rap musicians. Most recently, Jacob served as an ongoing contributor to the content and layout of a popular fashion blog. He was excited to begin studying at the College of Art and Design at Lesley University in the fall. Jacob’s love for humanity and compassion for others was the fabric of his daily life. He enjoyed spending his summers with family and friends on Cape Cod. He was blessed to share exceptionally close relationships with his late grandparents and great-grandparents, with whom he visited each weekend. His love of family inspired him to volunteer with the Council on Aging in Bedford, Massachusetts, where he had worked with senior citizens of his local community since middle school. Jacob will be forever loved and remembered by his parents, Mark and Karen; his brother, Joshua; his sister, Hayli; his extended family; and his dear friends. He was the grandson of the late Phyllis LeBlanc and step-grandson of Jerry LeBlanc; the grandson of the late Aharon Hersh and step-grandson of Reus Chaya Hersh; the grandson of Dana and Erma Throckmorton; and the great-grandson of the late Samuel and Lillian Chafetz, and Otis and Eda Wren. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton, MA, at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Council on Aging, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730.

LIT, Barbara C. (Snow) Of West Bridgewater, formerly of Randolph, on July 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Leonard H. Lit. Devoted mother of Barry and Susan Lit, and Nancy and Brian Mills. Dear grandmother of Isaac and Rachel Lit and Tyler and Trevor Mills. Loving Sister of Cynthia Kaufman. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Barry and Susan Lit, on Wednesday until 9pm, Thursday 1-5, 6-9 pm and Friday 1-5 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368.