Obituaries

BERKOWITZ, Robert Of Framingham on April 3, 2010 at age 74. Beloved wife of Susan (Kramer) Berkowitz. Devoted father of Laurie Fitzgerald and her husband Christopher of Framingham, Sharon Berkowitz and her husband Damian Krysan of Rochester, NY, Leonard Berkowitz of Framingham and Debra Dempsey and her husband Matthew of Shrewsbury. Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Kimberly, and Kevin Fitzgerald; Sarah and Mark Krysan and James and Sylvia Dempsey. Loving brother of Michael Berkowitz and his wife Natalie and Charlotte Dana. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and came to the greater Boston area as a child. Bob graduated from Northeastern University in 1959 with a detgree in Mechanical Engineering and was married to Susan that same year. He spent his professional career in the high tech industry and was one of the founding partners of Prime Computer. He wrote a column on high technology for the Middlesex News. After the sale of Prime Computers he was an active member of the Board of Directors for a number of firms including Iomega. He retired from the Board at Iomega in 2008. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for The Aftercare Ministries (Bridge House) of Framingham and cooked monthly and holiday meals. One of his greatest joys was helping people achieve their potential and in that way he was a trusted friend, mentor and counselor to many people including friends, family and collegues. In addition Bob was a strong supporter of the Jewish Day School and a devoted and active member of Temple Beth Sholom. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife, cooking, woodworking, writing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 9:30 AM. Burial to follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, Wednesday until 9 pm, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and Friday 11-2 PM. Remembrances in Robert’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom or the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701

CUTLER, Henry N. On April 3, 84, of Boynton Beach, Florida, and formerly of Newton and Framingham. Beloved husband of 61 years of Marcia (Schwey), loving father of James (Meredith) Cutler of Concord, Michael (Dale Rosenthal) Cutler of Bethesda, Maryland, Deborah (Robert) Capshaw of Chico, California, and Paul (Patricia) Cutler of Sherborn, proud grandfather of Laura, David, Robert, Zachary, Rachel, Bianca, Olivia, Sarah, Abigail, Jacob and Sophia. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 6, at 1:45 pm, at Sharon Memorial Park. Henry grew up in Portland, Maine, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the Harvard University class of 1949. He was an electrical contractor in Boston with William Gens & Son from 1948 to 1975, and served as President of the New England Electrical Contractors Association. He lived in Israel in 1979-1980 and participated in the construction of the Ovda Air Force Base in the Negev. After his retirement, he spent many years as a volunteer at The Boston Museum of Science. In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s honor to The Boston Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114, or to City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, 90 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, attn: Megan O’Leary, Development Director, will be appreciated by the family.

Levenson, Hilda (Helen), of Delray Beach, FL, passed away March 31, 2010 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Solomon Levenson; Devoted mother of Stephen Levenson; Dear Sister-in-law of Betty & Bernie Plotkin; Loving sister of the late Bernie Katz and Ann (Katz) Cohen; Survived by a loving extended family of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.Graveside services at The Kopaigorod Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury ( Please assemble at front Gate) 0n Wednesday April 7, 2010 12:00 Noon.

BAKER, Bertha Of Aventura, FL, formerly of Brookline, MA, passed away March 29, 2010. Predeceased by loving husband William L. & loving son, Leonard J., dear daughter-in-law Marilyn, dear sister, Marcia & dear brother, Gus. Survived by loving children Alan (Linda) & Malcolm (Judy). Dear sisters & brother Edith Lipof, Adel Prince & Howard (Annette) August. Cherished grandchildren, Ira, Benni, Lee, Jaimee & Cory. Adored great-grandchildren, William & Michael. Graveside Services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Linwood Memorial Park,497 North St. Randolph, MA.

Stanley Leiner-of Natick , formerly of New York , on March 27, 2010.Beloved husband of the recently deceased Rosalind who passed on March 7, 2010.Beloved father of Craig Leitner. Graveside services at New Montifiore Cemetery 1180 Wellwood Ave. West Babylon, NY on Thursday April 1, 2010 at 11:00 am

Colton-Sidney, age 95 of Brighton , formerly of Boca Raton, Fl. , on March 25, 2010.Beloved husband of the late Goldie ( Chases) Colton. Devoted father of Clark Colton and his wife Ellen of Newton and Susan Colton Chorney and her husband Richard of Madison , Ct. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Graveside services at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens Boynton Beach, Fl on Sunday March 28, 2010. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

Kerzner-Rowena ( Levin) of Mansfield , formerly of Sharon on March 24, 2010 . Devoted mother of Jane Rabinovitz and her husband Mark of San Francisco , Jack Kerzner and his wife Judy of Foxboro.Dear grandmother of Mandy Kerzner , Matthew and Brett Weisberg. Loving greatgrandmother of Mia Kerzner and Timothy Greenwell. Loving sister of Arylne Corfine, Leon and Irving Levin , Hazel Adair Cohn and Gary Levin. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park ( 0pposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Sunday March 28 at 12:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Jack and Judy Kerzner 170 Cannon Forge Drive Foxboro until 6:00 pm Sunday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Family and Children’s Services 1430 Main St. Waltham , MA 02451

Baskin- Lewis of Palm Beach Gardens , formerly of Newton on March 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Anne ( Gordon ) and the late Phyllis ( Rose) Baskin. Devoted father of Carol Stroyman and her husband Robert, Michael Baskin and his wife Ronna, Ellen Harris and her husband Jay,.Dear grandfather of Matthew and Jacqueline Stroyman, Arthur Stroyman, Emily Baskin, Jodi and Sean Beauloc and Alyssa Harris. Dear great grandfather of Hunter and Ryder Beauloc .Dear brother of Marion Shaller and the late Carl Baskin. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Sunday March 28 at 1:45 pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County , 5300 East Ave. West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407

Rotman-Esther M. (Mead) of Newton, Formerly of Brookline and Brighton on March 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Ralph I. Rotman. Devoted mother of Leslie Moors and her husband William of England and Paula Rotman of Ashland. Loving sister of Martin Mead of Newton. Dear grandmother of Sheri and Patrick Barrett and Dawn and Jeffrey Soloway and Great-grandmother of Danielle, Robyn,Samantha, Stephanie and Joshua. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, March 29 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Paula Rotman on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Shelly Beth Gussman Harris of Stoughton , on March 19, 2010. Devoted mother of Matthew Blake Harris and Benjamin Philip Harris. Dear daughter of Robert Gussman of Newton and the late Barbara Smith and her surviving husband Paul. Dear granddaughter of Miriam Freedman of Dedham and the late Barney Freedman and the late Lewis and Ethel Gussman. Sister of James Gussman and the late Jonathan Gussman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon follow signs to graveside services) on Tuesday March 23 , 2010 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be held at her son’s residence until Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation 280 Hillside Ave. Needham, MA 02494.