Obituaries

Helen (Kroch)Bernfeld, Of Dedham, formerly of Westwood, on April 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Peter H.W. Bernfeld. Devoted mother of Mark Bernfeld and his wife Linda, and the late Michele Bernfeld. Dear grandmother of Rachel and Daniel Bernfeld. Loving sister of the late Henry and Horace Kroch. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Natick, on Friday, May 2 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

Lawrence E. Katz,  of Newton, on April 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Stephanie Westenkatz. Devoted father of Samuel Westen Katz and his fiancé Kate, and Jonah Isaac Katz and his wife Jodie Rose. Dear grandfather of Charlie Traveler Katz and Ezra Nat Katz. Loving brother of Marian Ellen Katz and Henry Katz. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel,1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.),West Newton,on Thursday,May 1,2014 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be at his residence Thursday  7:00-9:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to World Fellowship Center, PO Box 2280, Conway, NH 03818.

Gould, Carol Ann Passed away on April 26, 2014, after a courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia. Born in Amarillo, Texas on June 15, 1941, she is survived by her loving partner Boris Kanieff of Waltham, MA, mother of Lloyd (Christy Transier) Gould of Key West, FL, Melanie (Adrian Pembroke) Gould of Kimberley, BC Canada, brother-in-law Robert Gould of Provincetown, MA, proud grandmother of Conor Gould (5) and Asher Pembroke (2), nephews Adam (Rachel) Gutow-Ellis and Matt (Pam) Ellis of Houston, TX, cousin Andrea (Loren) Weinstein of Dallas, TX. Preceded in death by her mother, Miriam Schlesinger, father, Irving Ellis, and brother, Larry Ellis. Survivors also include Nick Kanieff and Natasha Kanieff of Boston MA and Mark Kanieff of Los Angeles, CA as well as many cousins and devoted friends. “From the moment I met her, I fell in love with her spirit.” Not just one person felt that spirit but all who were fortunate to know her. Carol Ann Gould was a woman of uncommon good cheer whose love of life influenced everyone and everything she did. Thousands of cards just to say, “I care” with her familiar happy face with glasses signature made the day brighter. Her glorious smile and infectious laugh put cares and tears aside, and we laughed with her. A selfless person who forever placed the needs of others first, she was the inspiration to family, friends and mere acquaintances to do the same. When she retired after 14 years of dedicated service as administrative assistant to Dr. Nancy Harris at Mass General Hospital she was the recipient of the coveted “chair”. The diagnosis of MDS gave her opportunity to share with others how to confront the disease by LIVING. Sounds of the ocean and sand between her toes, flowers of spring, winter’s snow all fed her love for nature and its beauty. And that beauty transcended to the incomparable love story of Carol Ann and her Bo. She leaves these words, “I will always be with you my dearest Bo.” And from Bo, “You were the world to me, phenomenal friend, great partner. You are a person in the world, but to me you are my world and the love of my life.” The family extends special thanks for the loving care of so many: Dr. Nancy Harris, Dr. Yi-Bin Chen, Dr. Amir Fahti, Dr. Stephan McAfee, Dr. Thomas Spitzer and the staff of the Cox 1 Clinic and the Lunder 10 nursing and care staff of Massachusetts General Hospital. The funeral will take place graveside on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 12:45 pm at Sharon Memorial Park, Rabbi David Grossman officiating. The family will be sitting shiva Monday and Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the home of Judith Romaine located at 94-A Mechanic Street Foxboro. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Caring for A Cure – Lunder 10 Nursing Fund (55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114), Make a Wish Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the charity of your choice.

 on April 26, 2014. Beloved wife of Saul Kurlat with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Devoted daughter of the late Sol and Sylvia Mills. Loving sister of the late James Mills. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking on The Riverway), on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Israel. Attorney Kurlat was a graduate of the Boston University School of Management, Boston University Law School, and Harvard University Law School.

 Leona (Fine) Vetstein, 85, of Boston and Falmouth, formerly of Newton and Brookline, passed away on April 24, 2014.

Born in Cambridge in 1928, Leona was a graduate of Brookline High School and Colby Junior College. She worked for many years at the Brandeis National Women’s Committee. Leona was the co-founder of the League School of Greater Boston, a school for children with autism and Asperger’s, and founder of the Friends of the League School. She was active in many charitable organizations in the Boston area.

Leona was the beloved wife of Dr. Arnold D. Vetstein, DDS of Boston and Falmouth, perfect mother to Richard A. Vetstein of Newton and Nancy Hershfield and her husband, Rob, of Sudbury. Devoted grandmother to Andrew. Cherished sister of Tina Mintz of Norton; Ralph I. Fine of Thetford, VT and Tucson, AZ; and the late Phil David Fine of Boston.

Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Following the burial in Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at her late residence from 4-8 PM and on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the League School of Greater Boston, 300 Boston Providence Highway, Walpole, MA 02032 – www.leagueschool.org Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – “Family Owned” – www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

of Waban, unexpectedly on April 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Simone Spain. Services will be held at a later date.

Wersted- Evelyne R. (Kelfer), of Sharon, on April 24, 2014. Beloved wife of Saul Wersted for 71 ½ years. Devoted mother of Susan Bennett (Stephen) and Mollyann Blumenthal (Peter). Loving grandmother of Shaun and Amy, Jeremy and Judy, Joshua, Rafi and Elysa, and Lani. Great-grandmother of Alex, Kylie, Daniel, Rebecca, Matthew, Jacob and Max. Evelyne was a Life Member of Hadassah, Life Member and Past President of Sisterhood, Temple Israel, Sharon, and the first woman President of that congregation.
Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Sunday, April 27 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Shiva will be observed at the home of Mollyann and Peter Blumenthal on Sunday until 9 pm, Monday through Thursday 1-5, 7-9 pm, Friday until Noon. Minyan at 7:45 pm Sunday through Thursday. Remembrances, if desired, may be made to the Evelyne and Saul Wersted Scholarship Fund, C/O Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA 02067 would be appreciated.

HURVITZ, Samuel Of Canton, formerly of Sharon, on April 21, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ruth L. (Hector) Hurvitz. Devoted father of Ralph Hurvitz of Seattle, Washington, and Harvey Hurvitz and his fiance Gail Mann of Westwood. Loving brother of Charles Hurvitz of FL, Marion Hurvitz of CT, and the late Ben Hurvitz, Sara Segal and Rita Zazula. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Wednesday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. Following interment at Fuller Street, Everett, memorial observance will be at the home of Harvey Hurvitz, Wednesday until 8 pm, Thursday 1-4, 6-8 pm, Friday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Rotary Club of Abington, Directed Fund, 676 R Bedford St. #1, Abington, MA 02351. Samuel Hurvitz enlisted in the Navy in WWII, the day after Pearl Harbor, and served for six years before marrying Ruth, the love of his life. In 1949 Sam came to work at a small wrecking and salvage company in Abington, MA, and worked with his wife Ruth, and son Harvey to create what is now known as the Cape Cod Lumber Company. Sam retired from the company in 1985 at age 65, and began traveling around the world with his beloved wife. Sam first became involved in Rotary in 1970, and at the age of 75, he became a Rotary District Governor. His belief in the ideals of Rotary was a guiding principal in his life, and he maintained his rotary ties up until his passing. Sam was a member of the daily minyan at Temple Israel, Sharon for almost 30 years. Sam loved animals and had a special fondness for his grand-dogs Phoenix and Lila. –

Lillian (Knoff) Annis

Of Newton, on April 20, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Morris. Devoted mother of Alan Annis and his late wife Carol, and the late Nancy Raisman and her surviving husband Martin. Cherished grandmother of Richard Raisman and his wife Lynn, Eric Raisman and his wife Jessica, Lauren Bogart and her husband Michael. Loving great grandmother of Alexandra, Brett,Chloe,Madison, Brooke and Drew Raisman, Mikayla and Tyler Bogart. Dear sister of Max and Milton Knoff and the late Leo Knoff. Graveside services at Custom Tailors Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following services memorial observance will be held at the home of Lauren and Michael Bogart until 4:00pm and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to United Against Lung Cancer,27 Union Square West, Suite 304,New York, NY 10003.

WORCESTER – Patricia E. (Solod) Lipson, 78, of 40 Sun Valley Drive, died on Sunday, April 20th in Brigham & Women Hospital in Boston.

She leaves her husband of 57 years, Richard Lipson; two sons, Marc Lipson and his wife Lisa of Wilmington, VT. and Steven Lipson of Sutton, a daughter, Trayce wife of Izak Bahar of Hockessin, Delaware, a sister-in-law, Phyllis Solod of Warwick, RI, a sister Bettye wife of Alvan Wolf of Highland Beach, FL and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Arthur Solod.

She was born in Worcester and was a daughter of Samuel and Evelyn (Cohen) Solod and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.

She was a real estate broker for many years.

She attended University of Vermont and Boston University.

She was a member of Temple Emanuel Sinai, a Past President of The Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel, a volunteer driver for The Cancer Society , Worcester Chapter of Hadassah and The Jewish Healthcare Center.

FUNERAL SERIVCES WILL BE HELD AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD IN TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI, 280 MAY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.

Memorial Observance will be held at Temple Emanuel Sinai at 661 Salisbury St., Worcester following the interment on Thursday. Memorial Observance will continue at her residence at 40 Sun Valley Drive.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA. 02445.