Obituaries

CLINTON – Nathan Schwartz, age 98, of Lancaster and formerly of Clinton, a business visionary, died at the Sterling Village Nursing Center on Tuesday, January 21,2014.

He leaves three daughters, Lorraine, wife of Ron Jenkins of Jacksonville, FL, Eileen, wife of Dennis O’Connell of Tampa, Paula, wife of Roger Stewart of Tigard, OR; his beloved companion of many years, Frances (Evans) Finnegan; five grandchildren, Karen, Lori, Kyle, Stanton and Vanessa, eight great grandchildren and his extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins; David Schwartz of Ayer, Jason Delinsky of Lowell, Howard Arber of Newton, Reisa Volkert of Foxboro and Judy Cote of Ayer. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mike, Anne, Joe, Millie and Fannie.

“Schwartzie” as he was called in business and political circles, first opened Schwartz Auto Parts in 1936 on Greeley St., in Clinton, later moving to Lancaster Rd. for the next 40 years. When he closed that location, he relocated to Winchendon. He took the world of work very seriously. He expanded his expertise to include land development. His tenacious attitude motivated him to build his vision for Clinton with subdivisions and a shopping center. Wherever Nathan saw potential, he courageously acted upon it.

He was born and raised in Ayer and was a son of Harry and Ada Schwartz. He graduated Ayer High School where he learned to speak French fluently, which was advantageous when he served for three years in Northern France during World War II.

He had been a long time member of Congregation Shaarai Zedeck in Clinton, a life member of The Trinity Lodge of Mason, The Veterans of Foreign Wars and The American Legion. He was a supporter of local agencies, Special events and religious organizations. He was a donor to St. Judes Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. He supported agencies that were dedicated to animal care.

GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12:00 NOON ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 26,2014 AT BETH EL CEMETERY,  WAVERLY AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON

Eric James Rubin, of Weston, on January 21, 2014. Beloved husband of Roberta (Simon) Rubin. Devoted father of Lucy and Evan Rubin. Dear son of Barbara Levitz and the late David Rubin and his surviving wife Arlene Rubin. Devoted brother of Mark Rubin and his wife Lauren, Emily Shain and Howard Benson. Son-in-law of Zelda and Saul Simon. Brother-in-law of Marjorie, and Sam Simon. Dear uncle of Jacob and Grace Rubin, and Brandon and Kyle Tobasky. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St. Newton, on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be  at the home of Lauren and Mark Rubin until 9:00 pm Thursday and Friday 12 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to  The Eric James Rubin P’17 Endowed Wesleyan Scholarship Fund at Wesleyan University, c/o Marcy Herlihy, 318 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459 or The National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458.

Silverman-Winn, Phyllis (Caras), of Mashpee, MA, born January 27, 1938, died on January 20, 2014. Beloved wife of Irving Winn. Pre-deceased by former husband Robert Silverman. Daughter of the late George and Beatrice Caras of Swampscott. Mother of Lauri Silverman of Andover, Janet Silverman Gadol of Dallas, TX, and Charlotte Silverman of Falmouth. Beloved grandmother of seven.  Sister of Roberta Fishman of Weston, and Arthur Caras of Derry, NH. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Past president and lifetime member of Andover Hadassah.  She was an avid gardener, she loved to travel, but most of all, she loved her family. Services at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel (1251 Washington St., Newton, MA), on Wednesday, January, 22, 2014 at 1 pm. Following interment at Tifereth Anshi S’Fard Cemetery (Lawrence, MA), memorial observance will be at the home of Roberta and Bob Fishman until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Sharon, MA, on January 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Irving S. Lovett. Dear daughter of the late Alfred and Marion (Bletzer) Berkman. Devoted mother of Heidi and her husband Rand Luttenburg of Silver Springs, MD, Laurence Lovett and his wife Andrea of Sharon, and Michael Lovett and his wife Tobey of Mansfield. Cherished grandmother of Johanna, Rebekah, Isaac, David, Robert, Ethan, and Ilana. Loving sister of Alma D. Berkman. Loving Auntie of Diane, Carol (Coco), Sheila, Jim, Ed, and Joe and their spouses.  Also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and friends.Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Laurence and Andrea Lovett until 7 PM and on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Lilienthal, James Robert Of Camas, Washington, formerly of Newton, on Sunday January 12, 2014. Dear son of Sylvia Lilienthal and the late Alfred H. Services were held in Camas, WA.

of Newton, on January 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late George Rosenburg. Devoted mother of Lesley Perlman and her husband Robert, and the late Richard Rosenburg. Mother-in-law of Geraldine Nelson. Dear grandmother of Andrew, Abbe, Steven, and Lynne, and great-grandmother of Emma and Alexis. Loving sister of the late Selma Goldberg. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Beth Israel Cemetery, Waltham. Memorial observance at the home of Lesley and Robert Perlman, Sunday through Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Ina (Cohen) Mason, AGE 86 of Glenview, IL, formerly of Worcester, died on Friday, January 10th.Her husband of 63 years, Dr. Edward Mason died in 2011. Devoted mother of Rabbi Steven (Patty) Mason of Highland Park, IL, Dr. Susan (Richard Wedgle) Mason of Denver, CO and Andrew (Marianne) Mason of Short Hills, NJ. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Rabbi Erin Mason) Mason, Rabbi Sara (Josh Mason-Barkin) Mason-Barkin, Daniel Mason, Julia Mason Wedgle, Carrie Mason and David Mason and great grandmother of Zachary Shai, Eliza Gabrielle and Aviva Mia Mason and Charlie Edward Mason-Barkin. Loving sister of Edna (Norman) Landesman. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1:00 PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH IN TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI, 280 MAY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery. Immediately following the interment, memorial observance will begin at Temple Emanuel Sinai at 280 May St.Memorial contributions may be made to North Shore Congregation Israel Endowment Fund, 1185 North Sheridan Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022 –

 Angorn, Dr. Robert, of Lynnfield, on January 13, 2014, at 77. Robert was a dedicated and passionate orthodontist in Melrose. Dr. Angorn was an honors graduate of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and a graduate of the Tufts Post-Graduate Orthodontic Program. While at Tufts, he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the National Dental Honor Society. He has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at the Tufts University Post Graduate Orthodontic Department. Robert prided himself on providing beautiful healthy smiles, and that’s what he did, for over 44 years. Bob lived life the way he wanted, and was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Angorn, his 4 devoted children Leslie Stambler and husband Kenneth, Naomi Halpern and husband Robert, Julie Booras and husband Paul and Matthew Angorn and wife Sara. Nine cherished grandchildren, Cory, Jordan and Evan Stambler, Jacob and Max Halpern, William and Ada Booras, and Maya and Van Angorn, and his dear sister-in-law, Janice (Marsh) Angorn. Bob was predeceased by his elder brother, Richard Angorn. The funeral will be held at 1 pm on Friday, January 17, 2014, at Temple Emanuel Sinai, 661 Salisbury Street,Worcester. Memorial observance will be at his home in Lynnfield on Saturday 5-9 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. Luke at Melanoma Disease Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline St., Boston, MA 02215, or The Adam Friedman Memorial Fund, PO Box 1452,  Ogunquit, Maine 03907.

Berns- Sam G., of Foxboro, Massachusetts on January 10, 2014, following a lifelong battle with Progeria. Beloved son of Dr. Scott Berns and Dr. Leslie Gordon. Grandson of Alice and Lewis Berns of CT, and Barbara and Burt Gordon of Beverly, MA. Nephew of Lori Gordon and John Ledoux, Audrey Gordon and Richard Reed, Karen and David Betournay, Daniel and Kara Berns. Cousin of Ryan, Sarah, Jason, Benjamin, Nadia, Syetta, Paige and Skyler. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, January 14 at 10:30 am.  Following interment at Rockhill Cemetery, Foxboro, family and friends are invited to The Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium (use E2 EMC Suite Entrance). Memorial observance will continue at his residence on Wednesday 1-4pm and 6-9pm. No cameras, recordings, or press, please.  Remembrances may be made to The Progeria Research Foundation, P.O. Box 3453, Peabody, MA  01961-3453. www.progeriaresearch.org.

Sam Berns was a Junior at Foxboro High School in Foxboro, where he achieved highest honors and was recently selected to be a member of the National Honor Society. Sam was a percussion section leader in his high school band and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.  He was a highlighted speaker at Tedx MidAtlantic in 2013 and is featured in the documentary “Life According to Sam”.  Sam teaches us that every day is a gift, and that we can achieve anything we set out to do. Through his courage, spirit, kindness and love, Sam will forever inspire those who have come to know him.

NEWELL, Albert of Newton, MA, on Thurs., Jan. 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Roberta (Feldman) Newell. Devoted father of Howard Newell and his wife Sandra, Susan Newell, and Nancy, wife of Lester Jansen. Beloved step-father of Debra Feldman, David Feldman and his wife Judy and the late Patriicia Scheffler. Beloved brother of the late Florence Solomont. Cherished grandfather of Deborah, wife of Steven Pierce, Nicole, wife of Ira Wenzel, Isami Ching and his wife Charlene, China Ching, Elizabeth Jansen, and the late David Jansen. Cherished great- grandfather of 6. Graveside  services  at 1:45 pm, Sunday, January 12, at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be announced at the  funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, 1801 Willamette St, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401 or to Alzheimer’s Association , 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.