Obituaries

Bertram Eliot Lipman of Chicago, son of Rebecca (Abelson) and Morris Lipman, formally of Newton and Revere, passed away peacefully at age 87 in his apartment while on his vacation in Boca Raton, FL on Wednesday January 19th. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Malkah Fried Lipman. He will be forever missed by his children: Hanna (Bob Niemiec), Carol (Vazha Papson), Richard (Debbie Green), Andrea Lipman, his grandchildren: Allia Brickman, Mimi and Jonathan Lipman, and his late sister Ruth Lipman. He is also survived by his loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Drs Seymour and Sylvia Fried, Celia and David Eysmann, the late Saundra Bonner,his many cousins, nieces and nephews, his devoted caregiver Stephen Abarilles, and his favorite dogs Rocco and Daisy. Bertram was born in the Boston in 1923. He graduated with honors from Boston English High and with an Engineering degree from Tufts University. Bert served as an officer in the Navy during World War II. After the Navy he started his own business, The Bell Provision Company in Chelsea,  MA. which he owned and operated for over 45 years. He was a past president of Temple Reyim, in Newton, MA and a member of Masonic Lodge in Newtonville, MA. He was also a board member of The St.George Condominium Association on Revere Beach and loved living by the ocean.  His love and wry sense of humor will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street in West Newton on Sunday January 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm.Burial follows at Lindwood Memorial Park in Randolph.  Shiva will be held at the home of Kimm Bonner in West Roxbury, MA Sunday 9:00 pm and daily thru Wednesday evening  and at the home of Richard Lipman and Debbie Green in Chicago, IL.Thursday and Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jewish War Veterans or Temple Reyim in Newton

BAIRD–Donald Heston Baird (b. July 3, 1921) passed away on January 18, 2011. Don was a gifted scientist, the holder of many patents for his work in lasers, electro-luminescence, and bubble memory for GTE Laboratories, where he was manager of the Material Physics Group. Son of Ora Belle (Davenport) and Robert W. Baird (founder of Robert W. Baird & Company), Don grew up in Wauwatosa WI, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Haverford College in 1943. Immediately after Haverford, he completed basic training and was recruited into the Manhattan Project (1943-1946) while serving in the Army. After graduate work at Harvard in physical chemistry (PhD 1950), Don joined GTE Laboratories, where he spent his entire career. Don had lifelong passions for golf and Gilbert & Sullivan. A longtime resident of Newton, MA, in retirement he enjoyed many years as a volunteer at the Boston Museum of Science. He was a wonderful, cherished husband to Annette, beloved father to Allison and Douglas, and grandfather to Gregory, Katie and Julian. He will be missed by all who knew him for his kindness and his gentle, unfailing sense of humor.

Mann-Frank M. of Brookline, NH, formerly of Newton on January 17, 2011. Father of Gail Mann and her partner, Harvey Hurvitz, Susan and Jeff Davidson and Alan and Jill Mann. Grandfather of Michael, Sydney, Zachary, Rachel, Allison, Lindsey. Friend of Rachel Barnard. Graveside services at the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Opposite 350 Grove Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, January 20 at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Hyder Family Hospice House, 285 County Farm Road, Dover, NH  03820.

Joni Marla Schneiderman, age 55. Beloved sister of Ellen Schneider of Natick and Laurel Schneiderman of Los Angeles; Loving first cousin of Herb Stevens of Boynton Beach, David Gravin of Weymouth, Peg Shaw of Washington DC, Ronney Nadile of Lunenberg, Karen Schneiderman of Jamaica Plain and their respective families. Joni was a member of Natick High class of 1973. She earned her college degree in Animal Science, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire. After many years as a dairy farmer, she transitioned to a management position within the dairy industry itself. Recognized for her service to the Northeast Dairy Herd Improvement Association and by Cooperative Dairy One, she continued to love and care for animals throughout her life. During this past decade until she took ill, she served as the office coordinator at the Wellesley College Center for Work and Service. Joni’s number-one passion was water sports — she was a certified scuba diver and aquatic fitness instructor. She loved Farm Pond in Sherborn and the ocean on Cape Cod, where she spent many hours in the water. A creative person and lover of nature and beauty, every thing she touched was beautiful—-her flowers and all her surroundings. Joni had a radiant smile that would light up the room and make everyone feel happy. Joni fought courageously for a long time to stay alive, awakening each day of her illness with a smile. Joni will be greatly missed by family and friends. Graveside services at the Lawrence Avenue Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury, Thursday January 20^th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston 02130; or Metrowest Humane Society, PO Box 1068, Framingham 01701; or Parmenter Wayside Hospice, Wayland. Memorial observance at the home of Ellen Schneider, Thursday until 8pm, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 2-4pm and 6-8pm.

Edward Swartz-In Los Angeles, formerly of Framingham on Jan 8, 2011.Beloved son of the late Frederick and Frances ( Greenblatt) Swartz.Dear brother of Mark  Swartz of Boca Raton. Private graveside services at Beit Olam Cemetery , Wayland

Sumner “ Sonny” Neitlich-  of Newton, on January 17, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Bernyce Neitlich. Devoted father of Judith Rubin and her husband Arthur of Chesapeake, VA, Carol Bridges and her husband Frank “Skip” of Newton. Cherished grandfather of Faith Long, Jeffrey Rubin & his wife Jennifer, Adam Rubin & his wife Jonna, Jamie Bridges Walzer & her husband Gil & Matthew Bridges & his wife Jessica. Adored great grandfather of Rebecca Long, Nathan, Benjamin & Samantha Rubin.  Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Wed. Jan. 19, 2011 at10:00 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury a Memorial Observance will be held at his daughter Carol’s residence Wed until 9 PM, Thurs 2-5 & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila.

Loretta “Libby” (Ross)Wolff  Of Delray Beach FL, formerly of Sharon, on January 15, 2011. Beloved wife of Harvey Wolff. Devoted mother of Michael Wolff, Lori Myers and her husband Harry and Randi Strachman and her husband Paul. Cherished grandmother of Danielle, Samantha, Erika, David and Sydney. Loving sister of Alan Ross. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Wednesday, January 19 at 12 noon. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Lori and Harry Myers through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society

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Edith  Brier-In Boston , formerly  of Great Neck, LI , NY on January  16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Mac Brier.Devoted mother of  Robert and Andrew  Brier . Dear grandmother of  Benjamin, Kate  and Max Brier. Dear sister of Leila Schenck and Mildred Kaliski.Services at Star of David Chapel , West Babylon , LI , NY on Thursday January 20, 2011  at 12:00 noon.

Sumner “ Sonny” Neitlich-  of Newton, on January 17, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Bernyce Neitlich. Devoted father of Judith Rubin and her husband Arthur of Chesapeake, VA, Carol Bridges and her husband Frank “Skip” of Newton. Cherished grandfather of Faith Long, Jeffrey Rubin & his wife Jennifer, Adam Rubin & his wife Jonna, Jamie Bridges Walzer & her husband Gil & Matthew Bridges & his wife Jessica. Adored great grandfather of Rebecca Long, Nathan, Benjamin & Samantha Rubin.  Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Wed. Jan. 19, 2011 at10:00 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury a Memorial Observance will be held at his daughter Carol’s residence Wed until 9 PM, Thurs 2-5 & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila.

Edith Esther Gaines-of Randolph , on Jan. 17, 2011.Beloved Wife of the late Herman Gaines.Devoted mother of Carol Feinberg and her husband Larry of South Windsor,CT and Alan Gaines and his wife Sharon of Cranston, RI.Dear grandmother of Jessica and Michael Feinberg and Benjamin , Alexander and Zachary Gaines. Dear sister of Max Salden and his wife Bea, the late Eleanor Morril and her late husband Mondel.Services at Temple Beth Am  871  No. Main St. Randolph on Wednesday January 19 at  2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am.Edith was much loved and will be greatly missed.