Obituaries

of Framingham, MA  and Chesnut Hill, MA died unexpectedly on May 5^th of natural causes.   Beloved husband of the late Doris (Goodman) Shifman.  Devoted son of the late Herman and Ann (Gold) Shifman.  Dear cousin of Paul Gold of Atlanta, GA.  Step-grandfather of Jordan Elizabeth Sedlis and dear friend of Norma Lipson. Stan attended Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA and the University of Vermont.  Stan’s early years were spent in Allston and Nantasket, MA before living in Chesnut Hill.   Stan was a founding partner and Managing Director of The Carousel Theatre in Framingham, MA and spent the past 50 years in the real estate business.  He will be remembered for his generosity, unselfishness and kindness.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Murray Solomon -Of Brookline, on May 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Ruth (Frank) Solomon. Devoted father of Neal Solomon and his wife Ilene, and the late Jerrold “Jerry” Solomon and his surviving wife Judy. Dear grandfather of Larry Solomon and his wife Jodi, Matt Solomon and his wife Lori, Ethan Solomon and his wife Stefanie, Aaron Solomon and his fiancee Miriam Greenbaum and Ada Solomon. loving great grandfather of Ilana, Ziv, Eila, Maya, Teddy and Zachary. Dear brother of the late Harold Solomon, Bertha Waldstein and Dorothy Nathanson. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Neal and Ilene Solomon, Tuesday 6:30-9:00 pm and Wednesday 2-4 pm, and 6:30 -9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice .

Milton N. Lubar, age 91, on May 1, 2013.  Beloved husband of 66 years to Louise (Gans) Lubar. Devoted father of Nancy Lubar of West Roxbury and Steve Lubar of Newton. Dear brother of the late Reeva Kushner, Nathan, Raymond, and Gabriel Lubar. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM.   In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Honor Flight Network, 300 E. Auburn Ave., Springfield, OH 45505 – www.honorflight.org  or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Milton was a proud Naval veteran of WWII.

Herbert Kotzen, of Boston, on April 29, 2013.  Beloved husband of Lila (Levine).  Devoted father of Jim and Lauri-Jo of Newton, Peter and Karen of Chestnut Hill, and John and Barbara of Wellesley. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey and his wife Elyssa, Michael, Julie, Robert, Alison, Matthew, Colby, and Andrew. Loving great-grandfather of Skylar.  Dear brother of Marcia Smith.  Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA on Thursday May 2, at 12:00 Noon.  Following interment at  Congregation Mishkan Tefila Cemetery,  memorial observance will be at the home of Peter and Karen Kotzen until 8 p.m., Friday 12-5 pm, and Saturday 6-9 pm.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila.

Rose (Freedman)Elman, at age 100,of Jamaica Plain, on April 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Abraham.Devoted mother of Richard Elman and his wife Barbara, Marjorie Elman, and the late Stanley “Skippy” Elman and his surviving wife Elly. Cherished grandmother of Adam Elman, Sherri PietroPaolo and her husband Dr.Ryan,Matthew Elman and his wife Dr. Lauren Elman,Joshua Elman,Lisa Grant and her husband Scott,Jeffrey Elman and his wife Nyla. Dear great grandmother of Kristen, Lauren, Lily, Jamie, Ani, Jeffrey, Joshua, Jason, Andrew, Brooke and Lindsay. Loving brother of M.David Freedman and his wife Beverly and the late Frances Spiegel and her late husband William, and William Freedman. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Rose’s caretaker and friend Sheila Thompson, and Betty and Rose. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon, on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 12:45 pm. Following services, family and friends are invited to Jamaicaway  Tower (function room) until 5:30 pm and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Trade Center, G-500,Woburn,MA 01801.

Joseph Watkin, age 95, of Brookline, died on April 29, 2013. He was the beloved husband for 71 years of Musia (Schmukler) Watkin and the devoted father of Arnold Watkin and his wife Marcelle of Newton, Robyne Watkin-Anson and her husband Mark Anson of West Hartford, CT, Sharon Modlin and her husband Robert of Buffalo Grove, IL, and Clifford Watkin and his wife Laura of Marblehead. He is also survived by 10 cherished grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services at the Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 am.  Memorial observance will be  at the home of Arnold and Marcelle Watkin on Wednesday  7-9 pm and at the home of Clifford and Laura Watkin on Thursday  7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St., Brookline, MA 02445 or to www.yadvashem.org

Chapnik-Maurice, of Natick, age 79, beloved husband of Ann (Goldstein) Chapnik, devoted father of Deni Budd and Philip Chapnik and his wife, Rachel Freed, loving brother of Louis Chapnik and his wife, Ruth, cherished grandfather of Adam Chapnik and Sabine Budd. Maurice grew up in occupied Mons, Belgium during World War II and came to the United States at age 18. He was drafted into the American army during the Korean War, serving as an English interpreter in France, where he received his American citizenship. Upon returning to the United States, he worked in the clothing industry, honing his skills as a master tailor. He became the owner of Lorraine Cleaners in 1974 and worked there until he retired in 1998. He was a member of the Wellesley Lodge of Masons and a past Commander of the MetroWest Jewish War Veterans (JWV). In his retirement, he supported veterans at the V.A. Hospital in Jamaica Plain as the JWV hospital chairman. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 29, at Temple Beth Shalom, (50 Pamela Rd., Framingham), at 12:00 noon on Monday April 29, 2013, with interment immediately following at the Framingham Natick Jewish cemetery in Natick. Condolence calls may be made at the home of Ann Chapnik following internment on April 29, April 30 and May 1 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Maurice’s memory to Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton, MA 02468.

Arthur“Noonch” Kaplan, age 93, of Dedham, formerly of Newton, on April 25, 2013. Devoted husband of Muriel (Zelermyer) Kaplan. Beloved father of Wendy Kaplan Armour and her husband Tim and Charles Kaplan and his wife Melanie. Adored grandfather of Benjamin Armour and his wife Eva, Alison Armour, and Lindsay, Daniel and Ian Kaplan.Dear brotherr of the late George Kaplan. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Arthur was a graduate of Brookline High School and attended Boston University. He was a longtime member of the Board of Directors of Pine Brook Country Club, Weston. He was first commander of The Sgt. Milton Louis Zelmyer Post No. 627 of the Jewish War Veterans. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was Vice President of Sales for Majestic Fabrics Inc., Boston, later known as Majilite Corp. of Woburn. Services will be held at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., (Route 20) Wayland, on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 2:15 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, family and friends are invited to Pine Brook Country Club until 6:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Wendy and Tim Armour on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 pm and on Tuesday at the home of Charles and Melanie Kaplan 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley, MA  02481 (curealz.org), Seeds of Peace, 370 Lexington Ave., Suite 1201,New York, NY 10017 (info@seedsofpeace.org), or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Arthur“Noonch” Kaplan, age 93, of Dedham, formerly of Newton, on April 25, 2013. Devoted husband of Muriel (Zelermyer) Kaplan. Beloved father of Wendy Kaplan Armour and her husband Tim and Charles Kaplan and his wife Melanie. Adored grandfather of Benjamin Armour and his wife Eva, Alison Armour, and Lindsay, Daniel and Ian Kaplan.Dear brotherr of the late George Kaplan. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Arthur was a graduate of Brookline High School and attended Boston University. He was a longtime member of the Board of Directors of Pine Brook Country Club, Weston. He was first commander of The Sgt. Milton Louis Zelmyer Post No. 627 of the Jewish War Veterans. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was Vice President of Sales for Majestic Fabrics Inc., Boston, later known as Majilite Corp. of Woburn. Services will be held at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., (Route 20) Wayland, on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 2:15 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, family and friends are invited to Pine Brook Country Club until 6:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Wendy and Tim Armour on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 pm and on Tuesday at the home of Charles and Melanie Kaplan 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley, MA  02481 (curealz.org), Seeds of Peace, 370 Lexington Ave., Suite 1201,New York, NY 10017 (info@seedsofpeace.org), or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Graveside services at Wellwood Cemetery (Farmingdale, NY) on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.