Obituaries

LESSER, Henry Of Canton, formerly of Randolph, on July 23, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 56 years to Eleanor (Garr). Loving father of Steven and his wife Pamela of Wayland, Susan and her husband Michael of Marblehead, and Marc and his wife Sarit of Lincoln, RI. Dearest Grandfather to Daniel, Sophia, Anna, Rachel, Joshua, and Benjamin. His greatest joy was his family and especially his beloved Eleanor. He graduated English High School where he was a City of Boston Track champion, Northeastern University, and served in the Navy. He was devoted to civic duty and served as an elected Randolph Town Meeting Member for 48 years and as Chairman of the School Planning and Building Committee for many years involved in the planning for and building of Randolph’s schools over the last 40 years. He was a member of Temple Beth Am in Randolph for 50 years and was a devoted Boston sports fan. Services will be held at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph at 11AM, Monday, July 25th. Memorial (Shiva) observance at 47 Claypit Hill Road, Wayland immediately following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park through 8PM and Tuesday July 25th 4-8 PM. Remembrances may be made in Henry’s name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Melanoma Dept, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or at www.dana-farber.org.

TURNER, Estelle (Isaacson) Of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, passed peacefully while surrounded by family on July 22 at the age of 84. Dearest daughter of  the late Morris Isaacson (Moe) and Etta (Goldstein). Beloved wife of Dr. Harold Turner. Devoted mother of Jo-Anne (Jayme) Turner, and both the late Shayne and Steven Turner.  Sister of Arthur Isaacson. Cherished grandmother of Ian Turner Cook and Remy Turner Bourgeois. Estelle participated in various social groups and will be greatly missed by her many friends from all walks of life. She was a friend to all; a true lover of life who embraced every moment with gusto and enthusiasm. She was a lifelong professional performer whose unique voice will be forgotten by no one who had the privilege to delight in hearing it. Graveside services will be held at Chevra-Shas Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury, Monday, July 25 at 2PM. A memorial observance will be held at the residence of Jo-Anne Turner following the burial through 8PM, Tuesday 2-8PM, and Wednesday 2-8PM. Remembrances maybe be made in Estelle’s name to The Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave. South, 17th Floor, NY, NY 10016

Kraft-Myra ( Hiatt) of Chestnut Hill,MA on July 20, 2011. Beloved wife of Robert Kraft. Dear daughter of the late Jacob and Frances ( Lavine) Hiatt. Devoted mother of Jonathan and his wife Patti, Daniel and his wife Wendy, Joshua and his wife Carolyn Kraft and David Kraft. Cherished grandmother of Harry, Sadie, Jacob, Jessica, Allison, Joseph,Rebecca and Anna. Services at Temple Emanuel,385 Ward St. Newton on Friday,July 22, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park , Randolph,MA ,.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Myra Kraft Giving  Back Scholarship Fund c/o Boys and Girls Club of Boston 50  Congress St., Boston, MA 02109.

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Entin- Hyman, of Framingham, formerly of Newton, on July 19, 2011, age 102. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Stampleman). Devoted father of Ellen Cormier and her husband Charlie of Framingham, Eliot Entin and his wife Karin Mansler of Sweeden and Wendy Entin of San Diego, CA. Dear grandfather of Michel Anne Thorpe, Max Entin and his wife Nina, Anna Entin and great grandfather of Sture Ekvall Entin, Viktor Folke Entin. He is also survived by his extended family Michael Cormier, Michelle and Michael Goodwin and their children Stephanie,Stanley and Stacey. Graveside services at the Anshe Lebovitz Cemetery, Washington St., Woburn on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen and Charlie Cormier on Sunday until 8 pm and Monday through Friday 2-8 pm. Due to the importance of the West End House Camp in Hy Entins life, the family requests that any remembrances be made to the West End House, 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA  02134.

COHEN, Marvin Of Middleboro, on July 15. The devoted father of Roy of Newton, Beth Kahn and her husband Larry of Quincy, and Donald and his partner Adrienne Yorks of Needham. Loving Brother to Irwin of Delray Beach, FL. Dear Grandfather Jason and Stephanie Cohen, Matthew and Daniel Sussman, and Ben and Evan Cohen. A Chapel service will be held at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, WEST NEWTON, Wednesday July 20th at 9AM. A Memorial observance will take place at Donald’s residence immediately following the burial at The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, through 7PM. Remembrances may be made in Marvin’s name to compassionate care hospice 183 Central Ave Seekonk, MA 02771 or New England Sinai Hospital 150 York Street Stoughton, MA 02072

GOLDER, Melvin, of Brockton, formerly of Randolph & Milton on July 13, Age 91. Beloved husband of 65 years of late Shirley, loving father of Barbara Golder (husband Bill Novick), Neil Golder (wife Kathy Yoselson) and the late Faye Golder (her surviving husband Paul Caron). Cherished brother to Sidney Golder (wife Bunny). Grandfather to Ben Golder-Novick and Rose Golder-Novick.  Beloved companion of Ruth Epstein. His greatest joy was his family, and he showered all who knew him with his humor, intellect, kindness and loyalty. He graduated English High School (’37), Bentley College (’45), and served in the Maritime Service during WWII. His love of numbers was put to use as the office manager of United Supply Company for over  thirty-five years. He was a member of Temple Beth Am and previous president of the Senior Citizens of Curry College for many years. His interests and talents included swimming and boating at Lake Winnipesaukee NH, writing and telling stories, current events, cooking, and speaking Yiddish.

Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph at 11am on Monday, July 18th. Memorial (shiva) observance at his late residence, 35 Christy Place (Heights Crossing), Brockton immediately following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, and continuing 6-8 pm, and Tuesday July 19, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Faye D. Golder Scholarship Fund, c/o Temple Beth Am, Randolph

ROSENFELD, Jerome Manuel Of Chestnut Hill passed peacefully on July 11, 2011. He was 100 and survived the recent death of Elaine Rosenfeld, his wife of 70 years. Even in his mid-90’s Mr. Rosenfeld remained active in the cultural life of Boston, as Chairman of the 112 year old Jerome Press Publications, publishers of Boston’s Playbill, Panorama, Theatrebill magazines and as well as Chairman of Show of The Month Club. Heir to a family printing business begun by his grandfather in the late ninteenth century, Mr. Rosenfeld saw his position as business manager of Brown University’s Brown Daily Herald, as preparation for working in the family business after his graduation from Brown at the height of the Great Depression. During the ensuing years, he expanded the family business into publishing and political printing and then, in the 1950’s, into cultural enterprises, which included On Stage, Playbill, Good Listening, and Boston Arts magazines as well as National Theatre Clubs, Inc., which operated theatre clubs in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. In 1952, he co-founded, with Nelson Aldrich of Marblehead, the Boston Arts Festival which was held each summer in the Boston Public Gardens for 13 years and attracted millions of Massachusetts citizens. During his theatrical career, Mr. Rosenfeld produced over 50 theatrical productions and, during the 1980’s, he leased and managed The Colonial Theatre. At various times, he served as trustee of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, endowed a chair in the Boston Symphony Orchestra and served as Chairman of the Massachusetts Heart Fund. His philanthropy included many cultural and medical institutions, most recently endowing the annual Jerome and Elaine Rosenfeld Concerts in the Courtyard Series at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. He is survived by his sons Richard and his wife Anne of Gloucester, Donald and his wife Abby of Wayland and his grandchildren, Tadd Rosenfeld of Miami Beach, Jill and her husband Dan LaGattuta of New Canaan, Jacquelyn-Kate Rosenfeld of Boston and his cherished great-grandchildren, Lucy, Julian and Chloe LaGattuta of New Canaan, Conneticut. Graveside service and burial will be private. Visiting hours for Shiva will be held at 52 Malia Terrace,Newton, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm. Expressions of sympathy may be donated to the Elaine and Jerome Rosenfeld Family Charitable Fund of The Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Blanche Shapiro-Of Framingham , on July 6, 2011.Beloved wife of the late Leonard .Devoted mother of  Ken Shapiro and Judy Katz.Dear grandmother of Daniel Katz,Deborah Shapiro, Elana Katz Rose,Steven Shapiro.Dear great grandmother of Marissa and Cameron Katz, Noam, Lina and Matthew .Loving Sister of Arthur Riemer, Evelyn Riemer Meltzer and the late  Neal Riemer. Services at Temple Beth Am 871  North Main St. Randolph on Friday July 8, 2011 at  1:00 pm.Interment at Lindwood Memorial Park , Randolph.Shiva at 16 Woodward Road Framingham friday following Interment until noon on Thursday July 14th ( Except the Sabbath) 2-5 , 7-9 pm.Remembrances to Holocaust Survivors and Friends Education Center 184 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY  12203