Obituaries

Hekler-Janina (Urbanowicz) of Newton, on August 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Hekler. Devoted mother of Liba Furhman and her husband Herb of CT, Erwin Mark Hekler of CA and Steven Hekler and his wife Darrla of VT. Dear grandmother of Avi, Michael Furhman and his wife Lori, Amber and Andrew Hekler, Darren Bailey, Chrystlyn Dearman, Stephanie Hekler and Joshua Hekler and great-grandmother of Damien Bailey, Aloral Hekler and Jasper Star. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St. ) West Newton on Thursday, August 4 at 1 pm. Following the interment in the Temple Reyim section of Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph a memorial observance will be at her late residence on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 4-7 pm and Sunday 1-3 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd. Brighton,MA  02135.

GREENGLASS, Jeremiah Of Framingham formerly of Brookline and Hull on July 29,2011. Beloved husband of Ina (Simon). Devoted father of Barry Greenglass, Laura Johnson and her husband David, and Shelley Greenglass. Dear grandfather of Maureen Greenglass and her husband David Tolan and Zachary. Loving brother of the late Milton Greenglass, brother in-law of Anita Simon. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday July 31 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday and Monday. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior LIfe, 1200 Centre St, Roslindale, MA 02131. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel

Chmara-Doris (Richman) of Sunrise, FL and Stoughton,formerly of Brighton on July 24, 2011. For 64 years the beloved wife of Leonard (deceased 7-5-11). Devoted mother of Rona Parker and her husband Ralph of GA and Elaine Darman and her husband Michael of Framingham. Dear grandfather of Jamie (Venus) Parker, Danielle (Jared)  Mittleman,Brittany (Andrew) Davidson and Melissa Darman and great grandfather of Jadyn and Jesse Parker and Marcus Mittleman. Loving daughter of the late Bessie (Brown) and Morris Richman. Loving sister of the late Esther Segal, Lewis Richman and David Richman. Also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, July 27 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Elaine and Michael Darman on Wednesday through 9 pm, Thursday 2-4, 7-9 pm, Friday 2pm to sundown. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

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

SHLAGER, Murray W. Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton Centre, suddenly on July 22, 2011. Beloved husband for 56 years of Roberta (Josephson). Devoted father of Beverly Shlager of Boynton Beach, FL and Susan and James Sherman of Stoughton. Brother-in-law of Harriet and Robert Greenblatt of Norton. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Tuesday, July 26 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Susan and James Sherman on Tuesday until 9 p.m. and continuing Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 6-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

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.

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.

please do not make a shiva call unless you are a personal friend of the family

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