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Charlotte Sorgman

May 12, 2011

Sorgman-Charlotte ( Margolis) of Framingham, on May 12, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul Sorgman. Devoted mother of Dr. Margo Sorgman of Chicago, IL and Bernette Rashba and her husband Dr. Allan Markle Rashba of Newton. Loving sister of the late Pearl Sgan, Rose Levine and Egdon Margo. Dear grandmother of Laura Sorgman, Sara Rashba and Jill Goldstein. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South Street, Stoughton on Sunday, May 15 at 11am.  Following the service a memorial observance will be at the home of Bernette and Dr. Allan Rashba through 8 pm on Sunday and continuing on Monday, 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Sol Amor Hospice, 415 Boston Turnpike, Suite 303, Shrewsbury, MA  01545.

Thelma DeLuca

May 9, 2011

DeLuca-Thelma (Huberman), formerly of Newton on May 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Mario DeLuca. Devoted mother of Priscilla Averbuck of NYC, Bruce Firger and his wife Randy of Great Barrington, Jon Firger and his wife Patricia of Haverhill and Barbara Whitney of Thomaston, Maine. Loving sister of Burt Huberman of Newton and the late Sidney Huberman and George Huberman. Dear grandmother of Thirteen grandchildren and Twelve Great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA  02472 or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas,TX 75244.

Muriel Ross

May 9, 2011

Muriel ( Goldman) Ross-of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Quincy and Stoughton ,on May 8, 2011.Beloved wife of the late Samuel Ross.Devoted mother of Nancy Ross Lipsky  and her significant other Bill House of  Eagle , CO, Jeffrey P. Ross and his wife Elinor  of Chestnut Hill, Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross and her significant  other  David Aronson of Brookline. Dear grandmother of Ken and Andrew Lipsky, Peter and Matthew  Ross, Sam Troy and Danielle  Troy-Stuart . Loving sister of the late Irving “ Macy” Goldman.Private Graveside services on Wednesday May 11, 2011.Memorial observance at the home of  Elizabeth “ Betsy” Ross, Wednesday only  4-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzhiemers  Association   , 311 Arsenal St. , Watertown, MA 02472 or The Rogerson House , 434 Jamaicaway , Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

John R. Chapin, III

May 9, 2011

CHAPIN, John “Jesse” Revere, III Of Canton, on May 7, 2011. Beloved husband of Amy (Podell). Dear son of Margaret (Crowley) Chapin of Cohasset and the late Henry DeFord Chapin. Devoted father of Jason Henry Chapin and David Andrew Chapin. Adored nephew of Flora “Kate” Crowley. Loving brother of Hannah Chapin Foley and her husband James Foley. Cherished uncle of Cameron John Foley, Grace Chapin Foley, and Holden Joseph Foley. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:45 a.m. Follow the Graveside Service Arrows toward the administration building. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Tuesday & Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The United Way. He graduated from Cohasset High School and from the University of New Hampshire where he was a member of Theta Chi. Jesse enjoyed Sandy Beach, Little Harbor, and loud music and was a computer genius. He was a life long Red Sox and Bruins Fan. Jesse will be remembered as a devoted father and husband, loving “Uncle Buck” and cherished son and brother and friend to all. Jesse had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed.

Beverly J. Mann (Kupersmith) Bartolo

May 5, 2011

BARTOLO, Beverly J. Mann (Kupersmith) Of Wayland, formerly of Needham on May 4, 2011. Beloved wife of the late George Mann. Dear daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl (Cooper) Kupersmith. Devoted mother of Jodi Kelsey and her husband Douglas, and Jamie Parsons and her husband DeWitt. Adored Mema of Geoffrey and his wife Maureen, Michael, Becky and Sara Kelsey, Daniel and his wife Holly, Casey and her husband Joe, and Jake Parsons. Great grandmother of Henry and Zoe Kelsey. Loving sister of Phyllis Brown and her husband Al, Donald Kupersmith and his wife Sandy. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, May 6th. Following the burial family and friends are invited to the home of Jamie and DeWitt Parsons on Friday from 1:30 pm, until sundown and Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Amercian Diabetes Association.

Ruben Blinder

May 2, 2011

BLINDER, Ruben Of Newton, on May 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Kapitt). Dear son of the late Zaleg & Pearl (Zwicki) Blinder. Devoted father of Deborah Blinder, Jordan Blinder & his wife Hayley & Karen S. Blinder & the late Steven Blinder. Dear grandfather of Jared, Emily & Alexis. Loving brother of the late Harry Blinder, Louis Blinder & his surviving wife Lillian Blinder. Graveside services at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, May 2, at 2 p.m. Shiva at his late residence. Remembrances may be made to Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel, 561 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459 or the N.E. Hebrew Academy, 9 Prescott St., Brookline, MA 02445.

Mark Aviles

April 29, 2011

Mark Aviles-On  April 28, 2011.of  Fall River  ,Suddenly at age 41 .Dear son of Francisco and Olga Aviles .Born in New York  to Parents of Portugese Jewish Ancestry , who emigrated to San Juan , Puerto Rico in the 1930’s.

Beloved brother of  Anthony  of Brooklyn, NY . Dear uncle and devoted friend .Well know Pastry chef in Southcoast.Graveside services were held on Friday April 29 at Centre Street Jewish Cemetery West Roxbury.

Rabbi Barry Starr  of Temple Israel Sharon Officiated.

June Sulkin

April 27, 2011

Sulkin-June (Toy) of Silver Spring,MD, formerly of  Newton , on April 25, 2011.Beloved wife of the late George R. Sulkin. Devoted mother of Michael D. Sulkin, MD and his wife Linda of Maryland and the late Barbara Lourie. Dear grandmother of Julie Sulkin, Scott Sulkin, Jason Sulkin, Michael Lourie and his wife Jennifer, David Lourie and his wife Sarah and Steven Lourie. Great-grandmother of Jacob George Lourie, Rebecca Barbara Lourie and Samantha Friedman. Loving sister of Mae Robbins and her husband Brad and Betty Lewis. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton on Thursday, April 28 at 2 pm. Following the burial at Baker Street, West Roxbury, family and friends are invited to the Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton until Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Jean Basch

April 25, 2011

Basch-Jean, of Natick, on April 24, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Basch. Devoted mother of Carol Basch and Enid Basch. Dear grandmother of Amalia. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.,(Opposite Chestnut Street) West Newton, on Tuesday, April 26 at 2:00 pm. Burial in NY at the New Montefiore Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY on Wednesday, April 27 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Enid Basch,19 East St. Natick on Thursday from 6-9 pm and Friday 1-4 pm at Jean’s late residence, 145 Mill St. Natick. Remembrances may be made to the Children’s Village of Jerusalem, 15 Beekman St. NY,NY 10038-1509 or to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue  South, 17th Floor, New York, NY  10016.

Walter V. Leefman

April 24, 2011

Walter  V. Leefman  of Hingham, on April 20, 2011.Beloved husband of Sara ( Feingold) Leekman. Devoted father of Laura Young and her husband Michael of Acton, Barbara Wennerholm and her husband Scott  of Boston. Dear grandfather of  Zoe and Cole  Wennerholm , Melissa  Young and the late Alex Young .Memorial serviceands at The Performing Arts Center at Linden Ponds , 203 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham on Monday April 25 ,2011 at 11:00 am.In lieu of flowers donations in Walter’s name can be made  to Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Ignacio Inglessis Fund.  Checks can be mailed to MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA  02114

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