Obituaries

Katz-Lillian, of Newton, formerly of Brookline on August 4, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Milton J. Katz. Graveside services at Temple Emeth Memorial Park (Baker St., W. Roxbury) on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at her late residence until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or the charity of your choice.

Corkin-Harriet H. (Harris), of Boston, on August 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Alvan R. Corkin. Loving mother of Cary Corkin and his wife Nancy, Amy Golov and her husband James, Steve Corkin and Dan Maddalena. Dear Grammy of Samantha, Jessica, Matthew, Melissa, Andrew, Spencer, Will and Jack. Great-Grammy of P.J., Ryan and Harry,and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Loving sister of the late Winnie Wolfson. The family wishes to give thanks to her special friends, Tia and Glenda. Harriet was known as Grammy to everyone, and opened her heart and home to so many. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue (corner of the Riverway), Boston, on Sunday, August 5 at 11:00 am. Attendant parking on the Riverway. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Sunday until 8 pm and Monday 3-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Donald Berman WORCESTER- Donald Berman, 88, of 67 Griffin Rd., Framingham died on Wednesday, August 1st in Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westboro. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Ruth (Brookman) Berman; a daughter, Lynda wife of Harold Sock of Framingham; a son, Michael J. Berman of Fountain Valley, CA and three grandchildren, Eric Venet, Brandon Berman and Candice Berman. He was predeceased by his sister, Josephine Entin. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Sollie and Edythe (Corash) Berman and had lived in Framingham for 28 years. He had been the plant manager of Richard Yale Industries in Worcester for many years, retiring many years ago. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Fleet in the Navy. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 10 AM on SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH in B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY on ST. JOHN’S RD. in WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial Observance will be held through Monday Evening, August 6th at his residence at 67 Griffin Rd. in Framingham. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Watson-Pamela F. of Brockton, on August 2, 2012. Dear daughter of Ellen (Magaziner) Watson and the late James E. Watson. Devoted mother of Jessica A. Watson and Ayla M. Watson. Loving sister of Alyse Ryan and aunt of Michael and Andrew Buckley. Graveside services at Plymouth Rock Cemetery, Pearl Street, Brockton on Monday, August 6 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen Watson thru Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or Temple Beth Emunah, Brockton,MA.

SAXE, Henry Of Framingham, on July 26, 2012. Graveside Services at the Shepatovka Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Monday, August 6 at 1 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association

WORCESTER – Beatrice (Samet) Fins, age 89, formerly of Worcester died on Monday, July 30th in Rivercrest Nursing Home in Concord, MA.
She leaves her husband of 67 years, Irving Fins; a son, Mark Fins of Newton; two daughters, Bonnie wife of Paul Stoddard of Madison, CT and Arlene wife of Kent Issenberg of Acton, MA; a sister, Ruth Bromberg of Delray, FL and six grandchildren.
She was born in New York City a daughter of Adolph and Mina (Mandel) Samet and had lived in Worcester for 54 years before moving to Concord a year ago. For the past 30 years, she and her husband had lived their winters in Oldsmar, Florida, and had lived in Clearwater and St. Petersburg as well.
She had been a long time member of Beth Israel Synagogue.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on THURSDAY, AUGUST 2ND in BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE on JAMESBURY DRIVE in WORCESTER 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 through Friday Afternoon, August 3rd and Sunday Afternoon through Sunday Evening, August 5th at the residence of Mark Fins, 47 Old Farm Rd., Newton.  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Elliot Lerner, 88, formerly of Brockton, died at his home that he shared with his daughter and son in law June & Stephen Gerber in Mashpee, MA on July 30, 2012.  Elliot greatly missed his wife Helen and his son David who both passed before him.  The “Candy Man” and “Story Teller” loved the Red Sox, watching boxing on TV, and working Bingo at Temple Beth Emunah, Brockton. He was employed by Washburn Candy Company for many years.   He is survived by his children June Gerber, Alan Lerner, and Kathy Brickman as well as his 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. The patriarch of the family will be greatly missed.

The funeral service will take place at Temple Beth Emunah, (479 Torrey St., Brockton, MA) on Wednesday August 1st at 11am. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at the home of June and Stephen Gerber, Mashpee MA, Wednesday until 8pm, Thursday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 pm. Donations in Elliot’s memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod 765 Attucks Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601 or Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St., Brockton, MA 02401.

Tubman-Samuel, of Sharon, MA on July 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Rosenfield) Tubman. Devoted father of Carol, Nadine, Cheryl and her husband James, Debra and her husband John, Susan, and Pam. Dear grandfather of Rachel, Thomas, Michael, and Logan. Proud great grandfather of Solace, and Truman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon) on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 1:45 pm.  Memorial observance will be held after the service on Tuesday and will continue Wednesday evening.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368, or Temple B’nai Shalom, 41 Storrs Ave., Braintree, MA 02184.

Palmer-Cynthia (Goldberg), of Winthrop on July 28, 2012. Dear daughter of Jimmy and Blanche (Richmond) Goldberg. Devoted mother of Marcy Kitai and Lisa Palmer Feinberg. Proud grandmother of Dean and Ben Kitai, and Perry, Justin, and Talia Feinberg. Loving sister of Marion Sparr, and the late Harris Goldberg. Graveside services at Tifereth Israel of Winthrop cemetery, Everett MA, on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11 am. Following interment, a memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa Palmer Feinberg until 8 pm, and will continue Tuesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Lewis P. Green LEOMINSTER- Lewis P. Green, 76, of 78 Ridgewood Drive, Leominster died on Friday, July 27th in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital. His wife of 35 years, Brenda F. (Rubinstein) Green died in 1996. He leaves two sons, Mitchell Green and his wife Jane of Doylestown, PA and Gary Green and his wife Heather of Groton, MA; two daughters, Laura Green of Webster, MA and Nina wife of Scott Hopkins of Henniker, NH; a brother, George Green and his wife Glenda of Potomac, MD and six grandchildren. He was born in Brooklyn, NY a son of Michael and Bess (Peckerman) Green and had lived in Leominster for 45 years. He had been a chemist and product manager in the plastics industry for 42 years and had been in sales and marketing for 20 years for Teknor Apex Corp. in Pawtucket, RI before retiring in 1997. He was a graduate of Queens College. He was a longtime member of Congregation Agudat Achim and was a former treasurer of that synagogue. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 11 AM on SUNDAY, JULY 29TH in CONGREGATION AGUDAT ACHIM, 268 WASHINGTON ST. in LEOMINSTER UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Burial will be in Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg. Memorial Observance will be held through Wednesday Evening, August 1st at his residence, 78 Ridgewood Drive, Leominster. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.