Obituaries

Harry Garson died at the age of 91, at his home in Newton, Massachusetts,on
January 7, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Harry moved with his
wife, Gladys, to Newton, to be closer to his son, Steve, after living in
the New Haven area of Connecticut for 86 years. During WWII, he was
stationed in Dakka, India, where he worked as a Seargent,in charge of
entertainment and morale of the troops on his Army base. Harry was a
Justice of the Peace in Woodbridge, Connecticut,and took pride in
conducting weddings and making them memorable and meaningful. He was a past
member of the B’nai Jacob congregation, and co-founder of the Jewish
Historical Society of New Haven. Harry helped initiate 40 units of elderly
housing, sponsored by B’nai  Brith, was a volunteer for Tower One Senior
Housing, Boy Scout Troup 41, and a reader in the New Haven public schools.
He was a member of the Woodbridge Democratic Town Committee, and served as
Chairman of the B.O.W. Softball League.

As part of  Harry’s sense of history, he spearheaded a project to preserve
the Edgerton Estate bridge in Hamden, by getting trades people and
suppliers to donate all supplies and labor to reconstruct his historic
bridge. He was active in the preservation of the New Haven city hall to
prevent its destruction after the construction of its replacement building.

Harry loved helping others. He extended himself in friendship
to acquaintances, friends, and family. He frequently wrote letters tothe
editor about political and social issues. He was a great storyteller, with
great stories to tell.

Harry was predeceased by his son, Dan Garson of Toronto, Canada, and
is survived by his loving, wife, Gladys (Smith), son, Steven Garson and his wife
 Barbara, of Newton, MA, daughter, Linda Garson Smith and her husband David 

Of  Belfast, Maine, grandchildren David and
Sarah Garson and Andrew Smith.Donations in
Harry’s name may be made to the American DiabetesAssociation,1701 N.
Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. The funeral will be held on
Monday  January 10 at 1:00 pm at The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791  Walnut St. Newton Interment will follow at the Newton Cemetery. Shiva will be held at
Harry and Gladys’ home, Cabot Park Village, 280 Newtonville  Avenue, Newton.

Witty- Richard Neal  of Assonet Ma , on January 4, 2011. Beloved son of Arlene Witty and the late Paul Witty Beloved brother of Michael and Robert. Service and interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon Ma. on Thursday at 1:45 pm.Memorial observance at the home of Arlene Witty following the service until 8:pm.In lieu of flowers remembrance may be made to: Charles B. Young Memorial Fund ,Institute for Developmental Disabilities,Inc , 38 Narrows Rd , PO Box 372  , Assonet, Ma. 02702   att: Dennis Farias

Gladys Carbone  of Milton, MA formerly of London, England on January 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Carbone, Esq.  Dear daughter of the late William and Clara Clark. Dear sister to Doreen Harding and the late Vera Wharmsley. Sister-in-law to John Harding, the late Tom Wharmsley and the late Olga Carbone and the late Dora Carbone. Beloved mother to Diane Carbone and her husband Yehuda Bentov, Dr. Paula Carbone and her husband Edward Licht, and Dr. Lisa Carbone and her husband Robert Lakomski. Loving grandmother to Melissa and Robyn Licht, Nicole Carbone, and Julianna, Leah and Clark Lakomski. Fond Aunt to Geoff, David, Claire and Simon. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the First Unitarian Society of Newton, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA on Saturday, January 8, at 2 pm. Remembrances may be made to Victoria Home, 25 North Malcolm Street Ossining NY 10562, Alzheimer’s Assoc. or UNICEF.

Michael A. Linshaw, 70, died at home surrounded by his family on December 31, 2010. In a long and distinguished medical career, he made significant contributions in the field of Pediatric Nephrology as a clinician, teacher, and scientist, improving the lives of many children and their families, mentoring numerous young doctors, and conducting research that influenced the standard of care. He joined the faculty at the University of Kansas in 1975, working subsequently at the University of Connecticut, Tufts University, and for the past ten years at Harvard Medical School and MGH. He was a skilled classical pianist, chess player, bird watcher, and nature photographer. Beloved son of the late Charles and Emily Linshaw, he was predeceased by a brother, Jack and is survived by his loving wife Diane and three sons, Charles, Andrew and David. Memorial service to be held at 1pm, Wednesday January 5, 2011 in the chapel at Massachusetts General Hospital, Ellison Building , ( First Floor ), 55 Fruit  St. Boston .Visiting hours at home on Wednesday from 3-5pm and Thursday from 2-5pm with a Minyan service at 5pm on both days. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to the Department of Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114-2622.

Harris-Lorraine (Krafsur) of Brookline, on December 24, 2010. Devoted mother of Joie Feinberg,Jeri Silverman, Jaci Marmor (Arthur) and Jay Harris (Ellen). Dear grandmother of Jon Feinberg (Aiste) Jennifer Tobasky (Evan), Jessica Feinberg,Scott Silverman (Aimee),Todd Silverman (Jayme) Josh Marmor (Emily), Jamie Wexler (Ari), Jodi Beaulac (Sean) Ali Harris and 14 Great-Grandchildren. Loving sister of Micki (Audrey) Banner (Ralph), Blackie (Howard) Krafsur (Jean). Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Jeshurun Street, (Opposite 350 Grove Street) West Roxbury on Sunday, December 26 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance through sunday evening only at the home of Micki and Ralph Banner in Chestnut Hill. Remembrances to the Alzheimer’s Association.

STAVIS, Joseph J. Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, on December 10, 2010. Devoted father of Leonard A. Stavis and his wife Kathy, and Linda Rich and her husband Ernest. Loving brother of the late Bernard H. Stavis, Gertrude Kaplan, Edith Stoller Berkowitz and Madeline Garbose. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, December 23 at 12:45 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and Ernest Rich on Thursday only. Remembrances may be made to the Salvation Army. Mr. Stavis was President of American Paper Box Company

GLASS, Stuart E. Of Randolph, suddenly on December 18, 2010. Dear son of the late Robert and Cynthia (Lenick) of Brockton. Loving brother of Howard Glass and his wife Joan of Holbrook. Uncle of Heather Adams and Ryan Glass of Holblrook. Former husband of Karen Glass of Quincy. Services at Temple Beth AM, 871 North Main St., Randolph, Wednesday, December 22, at 11:00 am.

Edward “Eddie” LOOMIS,  Of Randolph on December 18, 2010. For 73 years the beloved husband of Sally (Stern) Loomis. Devoted father of Linda Levensohn and her husband Mel, Bobbi Elman and her husband Murray, Alan Loomis and his wife Merle, Jeff Loomis and his wife Susan and Jerold Loomis and his wife Laurie. Dear grandfather of Jill, Peter, Randi, Steven, Melissa, Eric, Andrew, Lauren, Jenna, Michael, Adam and Brian, and 14 great grandchildren. Loving brother of the late Rita Loomis and Melvin Loomis. Services at Temple Beth AM, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Tuesday, December 21 at 11:30 a.m. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, family and friends are invited to return to Temple Beth AM. Memorial observance will resume at his late residence on Tuesday 7-9 p.m, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., and Thursday 1-4 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth AM, Randolph

Judith A. ELPUS,  63, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Born in Westbury, NY, Mrs. Elpus was a former resident of Roxbury Township, NJ. A graduate of Queens College and Temple University (MA), Mrs. Elpus was an elementary school teacher in New York City and more recently a contract analyst for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Wife of the late Marshall H. Elpus she is survived by two sons and daughters in law Kenneth and Rebecca Elpus of DesPlaines, Ill, Wayne and Julie Elpus of Wrentham, MA, her mother Tobey Ulan, a brother Ronald Ulan, five grandchildren Jeremy, Matthew, Samantha, Hannah and Nathan. Funeral services and burial are Sunday 11AM at Beth El Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. The period of mourning will be observed Weds. & Thurs. at the Elpus residence in Wrentham, MA. Memorial contributions may be offered to The VNA Care Network Hospice, Stanley R. Tippett Home (http:// www.vnacarenetwork.org/help/ or The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research Judith Elpus Memorial Fund: http://www.pancreatic.org/ memorial/elpus.

LANDSTRASS, Solomon Of Stoughton, on Dec. 11, 2010. A Holocaust survivor. Beloved husband of the late Raja (Aronofsky). Devoted father of Doris Roberts and her husband Frederick of Wellesley and Maurice Landstrass of San Francisco. Dear grandfather of Ken Roberts and his wife Debra and Stacey Roberts Philipkosky and her husband Jim, and Buck Landstrass and great-grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Lola and Ryan. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 10:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Doris and Frederick Roberts on Tuesday only. Remembrances may be made to Jewish Family and Childrens’ Service, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800