Obituaries

URROWS, Ada (Masell) Of Carver, on December 27, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Allan Urrows. Devoted mother of Carol and her husband Robert of Sandwich, and the late Lee Urrows of North Carolina. Dear grandmother of Rick and his wife Diane of Westport, David and his wife Lisa of Sandwich, Lisa and her husband Eric of North Carolina, and David of North Carolina. She is also survived by many loving Great grandchildren and and one Great Great-grandchild. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Corner of Canton St., and Dedham St.) on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Asera Care, 40 Washington St. Suite 100, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.

Bernard Peters-of  Houston, Texas,formerly of  Boston, MA , on December  28, 2011.Devoted father of Janice Halperin.Graveside services at The Agudas Achim Cemetery

Brockton, MA on Fraiday December 30, 2011 at 1:00pm.

The Redstone family, extended family and friends are shocked and bereaved by the sudden passing of beloved Rancho Mirage philanthropist, Edward S. Redstone, in the early hours of December 23, 2011.

A son of New England, Edward Redstone lived the majority of his life in Massachusetts.  He graduated from  Colgate  University and Harvard University School of Business.  He was a partner with his brother, Sumner Redstone, in the family movie theater business, National Amusements, Inc., before turning to a new career in banking. He was the chairman of the Martha’s Vineyard National Bank and First Bank Corp. in Lowell, MA.  For more than two decades, he owned and operated four successful banks in Massachusetts.

His crusty “New Englander” persona belied a heart of gold and an empathic nature.  Becoming a philanthropist was a natural evolution for him.  In Boston, he was involved with the Jimmy Fund created by his father, Michael (Mickey) Redstone.  He was a member of Temple Israel in Brookline, MA.  He headed the transition team from Governor Edward King to Governor Michael Dukakis.  He was on the Board of Variety Clubs of America.  He was a leader in Lowell, MA redevelopment to preserve its historic place in American history.

Once Eddie Redstone moved to Rancho Mirage, he continued his good works, immersing himself in the world of philanthropy in the Coachella Valley along with his inspiring wife, Madeline Redstone.

Edward Redstone generously donated money and his time to many local charities and served on numerous Boards of Directors including: The Eisenhower Medical Center Board of Trustees and the Eisenhower Board of Directors; The Stroke Center Board of Directors; The Betty Ford Center (where his wife, Madeline, is on the Betty Ford Center Board of Trustees); The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center; The McCallum Theater Founders, and many others.  He belonged to Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage as well as Alpine Country Club in Demarest, New Jersey.

He is survived by his devoted wife of twenty-two years, Madeline Redstone, and his brother, Sumner M. Redstone.

He is also survived by his loving children: Steven and Michele Sweetwood; Lawrence and Jennifer Sweetwood; Howard and Jennifer Sweetwood; and Michael Redstone.  He was the adored and treasured grandfather of Amanda, Melissa, John, Theodore, Sydney and Maxwell Sweetwood and Jesse, Alex, and Emily Redstone.He is survived by his brother Sumner  Redstone  and his family.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leila Redstone; his daughter, Ruth Ann Redstone; and his beloved grandson, Gabriel Adam Redstone in whose memory a pond is dedicated on the grounds of the Eisenhower Medical Center campus in Rancho Mirage.

Edward Redstone’s community of friends was far-reaching and all considered him invaluable and irreplaceable.  His advice was legion and deep and always right on the mark.  Eddie was a man of moral strength and courage who scaled insurmountable obstacles many times in his full life.  May the memories of his honesty and generosity continue to be a comfort to all whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please send any donations to The Betty Ford Center Foundation: 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270.

Services will be held at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St. ( Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Thursday  December  29, 2011 at  10:00 am

Interment will follow  at  Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield

There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Edward Stanton Redstone on January 19, 2012 at 4 PM at Tamarisk Country Club.

RAISMAN, Nancy (Annis) Of Boynton Beach, Fl., formerly of Needham, on December 24, 2011. Beloved wife of Martin Raisman. Dear Daughter of Lillian (Knoff) Annis and the late Morris. Devoted mother of Richard Raisman and his wife Lynn of Needham, Eric Raisman and his wife Jessica of Needham and Lauren Bogart and her husband Michael of Newton. Dear grandmother of Alexandra, Brett, Chloe, Madison, Brooke, Drew, Mikayla and Tyler. Dear sister of Alan Annis of Fl. Services at Temple Beth Avodah 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton on Tuesday, December 27 at 12 Noon. Following interment at The Baker St. Cemetery family and friends are invited to the home of Lauren and Michael Bogart until 4:00 pm Tuesday and memorial observance will continue at the home of Richard and Lynn Raisman Tuesday and Wednesday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Uniting Against Lung Cancer, 27 Union St. ( #304), New York City, NY 10003

Meyers-Stephen of Tampa, FL formerly of Boston , on December 22, 2011.Loving son of the late Philip and Marcia Meyers of Stoughton.Devoted father of Neal, Michael Meyers and his wife Sarah, Aaron and Joshua.Loving grandfather of  Michaela and Zachary Meyers .Stephen graduated from Mss College of Pharmacy, Pharmacist for 48 years and owner of Homestead Pharmacy in Roxbury From 1962-1984.Graveside services in  Randolph will be private  In lieu of flowers,donations may be made on Stephen’s behalf to the:H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

DAVIS-MELVIN H. of Needham, on December 23, 2011. Beloved husband of Glenys (Blumenthal) Davis. Devoted father of Jimmy, and Larry and his wife Lisa. Dear grandfather of Liam, Elijah, and Talya. Loving brother of Stanton Davis, Ina Glasberg, and the late A. Peter Davis. Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Ave., Needham on Monday, December 26, at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 8 pm Monday, and Tuesday through Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114, or Temple Aliyah 1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA 02492.

Rolbein-Claire ( Fisher) of Newton, on December 23, 2011. Beloved  wife of David Rolbein for 62 years. Devoted mother of Ethel Furst and her husband Gary of South Boston and Orleans, Seth Rolbein and Ellen LeBow of Wellfleet and Faye Hark and her husband Philip of Brookline. Fun-loving grandmother of Leah Furst Alani and her husband Eric , Jacob Furst and his wife Kate and Joshua Hark. Proud great-grandmother  of  Asher Davis Alani and Delilah Rose Alani . Loving sister of the late Bernard Fisher , Stanley Fisher and his surviving wife Regina, and Betty Matz. The family is grateful to the Lasell Village community, the team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and longtime friend Awa Bolden. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton on Monday December 26  at 11:00 am. Following interment at The Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury, the family will be at the home of Ethel and Gary Furst,  141 Dorchester Ave., South Boston until 8:00 pm Monday and at Lasell Village Library  Tuesday 1-3pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St. Newton, MA 02458. Claire loved life, food and family.

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LIEB, Martin A. Of Bedford N.H. age 60, after a brief, brave battle with cancer on December 22, 2011. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 30 years to Barbara (Currie) Lieb. Dear son of Francis (Brody) Lieb and the late David Lieb of Newton. Devoted father of Scott and Daniel of Bedford N.H., his adored daughter Tracey, her husband David Bullen, and their sons Christopher, Brian, and Brendan of Medway. Loving brother of Paula and her husband James Gould of Newton. He is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, today, December 23 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-995

HARTMAN, Michael I. Age 65. Of Hull, formerly of Randolph, on December 16, 2011. For 45 years, the beloved husband of Ellie (Yanoff) Hartman. Devoted father of Craig Hartman and his wife, Kim, and Eric Hartman and his wife, Jennifer. Adored grandpa of Devin, Ashley, Jared, Matty, and Savanna Bea. Loving brother of Daisy Freeman, Lester Hartman and his wife Beverly and Marilyn Titlebaum. Brother-in-law of Stephen and Elyse Yanoff. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and numerous friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Monday, December 19, at 10 a.m. Following the Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, Memorial Observance will be at the home of Craig and Kim Hartman on Monday until 9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

Arvedon-Marion (Levine) of Newton, on December 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Arvedon. Devoted mother of Lloyd and David Arvedon. Dear grandmother of Andrew and Amy Arvedon. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., W. Newton, (corner of Chestnut St.) MA 02465 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the Golda Meir House, 160 Stanton Ave., Newton, Tuesday and Wednesday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton MA 02466.