Obituaries

Deanne ( Cutler) Dorn-of Cambridge formerly of Lexington, on September 29, 2010 .Beloved wife of Dr. Barry C. Dorn.Devoted mother of Nicole Rolnick and her husband Michael of Westport, CT and Lauren Dorn-Jones and her husband Mike of Bedford, MA. Cherished Grammy to Sydney and Andrew Rolnick and Charlie Jones. Dear sister of Mark Cutler of Cherry Hill, NJ.Services at Temple Emunah 9 Piper Rd. Lexington on Sunday October 3 at 10:45 am.Following interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington a memorial observance will be held at the home Lauren Dorn Jones and Mike Jones until 7:30 pm Sunday and Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Winchester Hospital Development Fund 41 Highland Ave. Winchester 01890.

Mendelson-Irving,formerly of Brockton on September 27, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Aransky) Devoted father of Alan Mendelson of Dartmouth, Jane Latchford and her husband Noel of CA, Amy Krell and her husband Ed of NJ and the late Mark Mendelson. Loving brother of Annie Wyman of Hyannis and the late Dorothy Cohen. Dear grandfather of Saul and Jordan Mendelson, Rebecca,Bradley and Kyle Krell, Molly Latchford and the late Marty Mendelson. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South Street, Stoughton on Friday, October 1 at 2:00 pm. Following the service,family and friends are invited to the home of Morris and Ina Cohen in Easton on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to the Mark Mendelson Fund, C/O Temple Beth Emunah, Pearl & Torrey Streets, Brockton, MA 02401.

Sidney Weinstein- of Delray Beach, Florida formerly of Brookline & Malden, MA. On September 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Janice (Saklad). Devoted father of Elliot Weinstein and his wife Adrianne Tubin and Nancy Railsback and husband Parker. Dear grandfather of Zachary Weinstein and his wife Anna-Maija Webb, Danielle Weinstein, Michelle Railsback, and David Railsback. Loving brother of Adele Citron and the late Bertram Weinstein. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances in Sidney’s memory may be made to the Zachary Weinstein Special Needs Trust, 48 Damon Road, Needham, MA 02494

Cohen-Ruth (Rubin), age 101,of West Newton, on September 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Cohen. Devoted mother of Alan H. Cohen and his wife Avis of West Newton and Warren Cohen and his wife Ruthie of Framingham. Dear grandmother of Dr. Jeffrey Cohen and his wife Dr. Jennifer Cohen, Jodie Peller and her husband Richard, and Marc Cohen. Also survived by Six great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Sophie Lerner and Irving Rubin. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, September 24th at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Waltham,MA 02451.

Dr. Lawrence Baker-, of Brookline, on September 20, 2010.Devoted Husband and best friend for 54 years of Phyllis L. ( Sheinfeld) Baker.Proud father of Jonathan S. Baker and his wife Anita M. Mosner of Bethesda,MD, Dr. Elissa Baker Gittes and her husband Dr. George Gittes of Pittsburgh, PA, and Elizabeth Baker Jacobi and her husband Will of Kensington, MD. Adoring grandfather of Grant and Gregory Gittes, Emily and Justin Baker, Sara and Jared Jacobi. Dear brother of the late Isabelle Hurwitz .Devoted uncle of Sandra Hurwitz. Special family friend of Joyce Hinds and caregivers Kathy Coyle and Margaret Quinn. Dr. Baker graduated Boston Latin School and attended Boston University.He was a graduate of Harvard Dental School Class of 1954 and Harvard Medical School Class of 1956. He was a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate in Medicine at Beth Israel Hospital , Courtesy Staff at Mount Auburn Hospital, member of The Mass Medical Society, Norfolk District Society, Greater Boston Medical Society , Brookline Medical Society, and an active member and past participant of the American Society of Law in Medicine. Dr. Baker was very involved with the Massachusetes Academy of Trial Lawyers, Mass Bar Association concerning Medicine and Law.Dr. Baker was a member of the Ezekiel Council at Harvard Medical School and past treasurer of Harvard Medical School class of 1956. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army from 1957-59.Services at Temple Israel , 477 Longwood Ave. Boston (Attendant parking on The Riverway) on Wednesday September 22, 2010 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park ,family and friends are invited to the Sheraton Needham Hotel,100 Cabot St. Needham until 4:30 pm Wednesday. Memorial observance will be held at his residence Saturday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Harvard Medical School , Class of 1956 , 401 Park Drive , Boston, MA 02215.

Grossman-Edna (Baer) of St. Augustine,FL,formerly of Elkton,FL,Dayton,OH and Stoughton. Beloved wife of the late Mike (Myer) Grossman. Loving mother of Steve and Judi Grossman of Elkton,FL,Roberta Ball of Brentwood,CA and Sonny and Barrie Grossman of N. Easton. Adored grandmother of Scott,Stacey,Rachel,Dann and Brian. Also survived by 9 Great-grandchildren Loving sister of the late Freda Baer and Marietta Finn. Graveside services at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park,opposite 2604 Centre Street,West Roxbury on Wednesday, September 22,at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Sonny and Barrie Grossman on Wednesday only. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale,MA 02131 or to a charity of your choice.

Eugene I. GREENWOOD, Of Lexington, retired Lt. Commander, Navy Fighter Pilot and President of the Advertising Company he founded, died on Sept. 13, 2010 at Kindred Hospital of San Diego, Calif. after a year long illness and injury. He was 80. Eugene was a beloved and cherished family man, a respected entrepreneur in his professional and social communities and a man who positively touched the lives of many people with his leadership, wisdom and good humor. Born in Boston, Mr. Greenwood grew up in Dorchester and Newton and after traveling the world in the Navy for 22 years has for the previous 36 years resided in Lexington with his wife, Sylvia having raised 5 children together. A graduate of Newton North Highschool he received a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Northeastern University in Boston. A career military man serving more than 20 years, Mr. Greenwood served with the Navy until his discharge in 1973 at the rank of Lt. Commander. After his military career he founded and grew a boutique advertising firm-Custom Column Service for more than 30 years prior to his retirement. An avid racer of pigeons, Mr. Greenwood was a top international competitor for many years. He also enjoyed reading and tennis. Mr. Greenwood is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia P. (Price) Greenwood, 4 sons, James, Mark, Andrew and Daniel (Dazza), his daughter Julie and his sister Rosalyn Greenwood Geffen. Burial with full military honors will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, on Thursday Sept. 16 at 12:30pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Rosalyn Greenwood Geffen in Waban on Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday 12 noon to 4pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

Virginia VARA, “Gini” (Gangi) Affectionately known as “Gigi”, of West Newton on Sept. 9, 2010. Dear daughter of the late Peter and Anna H. Gangi. Beloved wife of Henry D. Vara, Jr. Devoted mother of Holli Pauline Vara, Henry Dante Vara III, Christian Dante Vara and his wife Ellen and the late Lisa Ann Vara. Cherished grandmother of Lisa and Zachary McAuliffe, Nicholas, Mitchell, Jack-Henry, Scott-Christian, Eliza and Isabel Vara. Dear sister of Louis Peter Gangi and his wife Vincenza M. and Lawrence Peter Gangi. Funeral Mass at St. Bernard’s Church, West Newton on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours at the Henry J. Burke Funeral Home, 56 Washington St., WELLESLEY HILLS on Sunday, Sept. 12, 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St. (Suite 3H), Watertown, MA 02472.

John F. AMATO Of Norwood on Sept 9, 2010. Beloved husband of Marlene (Cusner). Devoted father of Gina and Craig Jones and Matthew and Megan Amato. Loving brother of Beverly Folts and Lorelei Durkott. Graveside services at the Baker Street Jewish Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury on Monday Sept 13 at 11 am. Remembrances may be made to The American Heart Assoc, 20 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Diabetes Assoc 330 Congress St, Suite 501, Boston, MA 02210

NEWMAN, Abraham Formerly of Quincy and Holborook on September 6, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Naomi (Frankel). Devoted father of Janet Silverberg and her husband Marshall of Randolph and MIchele Kaye and her husband Gerald of Sharon. Dear grandfather of Faith Ferrando and her husband Joseph, Amanda and Michael Wall, Daniel and Jacqueline Kaye and great grandfather of Abigail Kaye and Emily Wall. Loving brother of the late Frances Weinstein, Irving, Samuel and Leonard Newman. Services at Temple Beth Am 871 North Main St., Randolph on Wednesday September 8 at 12 noon. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am Randolph or Temple Sinai, Sharon