Obituaries

GITTEN, Martin Of Londonderry, NH, formerly of New Jersey and New York on March 18, 2010. Beloved husband of Arlene ( Walder) Gitten. Devoted father of Karen Gobler and her husband Michael of Newton, Pam Dratch and her husband John of Natick . Deargrandfather of Lauren and Ben, Brianna and Luke. Loving brother of the late Lawrence Gitten and his surviving wife Vera. Services at Temple Reyim 1860 Washington St. Newton on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 72 East Concord St., Boston, 02118; or the American Heart Assoc., 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701.

Benjamin William Bodkins-Of Stoughton on March 17, 2010, Beloved husband of the late Rosalyn ( Kassler) Devoted father of Lois, Elaine Feldman, Jacqueline Bodkins.Deargrandfather of Jessica , Amanda , Emily.Sister of the late Ida Rubitsky and the late Arthur, Sam and Milton.Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph On March 18

Beder-Alex of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Randolph and Foxboro on March 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Frances (Geller) Beder. Devoted father of Janis Kahn and her husband Marvin Kahn of Holliston and Joanne Beder Sklar of Randolph. Dear grandfather of Rachel Abrahams and her husband Matthew, Debra Kahn and Robbie Sklar and great-grandfather of Sophie Abrahams and Noah and Eli Abrahams. Loving brother of Dorothy Rosenberg and Samuel Lodgen and the late Harry Beder, Anne Kristal, Libby Baratz and Arlene Branson. Brother in Law of Evelyn Beder and Milton Baratz. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Thursday, March 18 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Janis and Marvin Kahn on Thursday from 7-9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm and Saturday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Ben Finer Fund, C/O Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368.

Katzman-Samuel of Newton on March 16, 2010. Beloved husband of Adele ( Gilden) Katzman . Devoted father of Harold Katzman of Newton Mitchell Katzman and his wife Sheryl of Westwood and Philip Katzman and his wife Joanne of Rochester , NY .Loving grandfather of Benjamin, Aaron and Arianna , Leo and Seth. Dear brother of the late Ruth Bleecker , Sylvia Swartz and Ida Margolis. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Thursday March 18, 2010 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9:00 pm Thursday , Friday 1-3pm , Saturday 8-10 pm and Sunday thru Tuesday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Jewish National Fund 77 Franklin St. Boston, MA 02110

Bessell-Roz (Waldman) of Natick on March 15, 2010. Loving ,devoted, caring wife of Henry Bessell. Dear daughter of the late Harris and Sarah Waldman. Loving, caring and devoted mother of Cindy and Brad Avergon and Mark and Linda Bessell all of Westborough. Dear grandmother of Brandon ,Justin, Maddison, Johannah and Benjamin. Loving sister of the late Rabbi Elliot D. Waldman. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland on Wednesday, March 17 at 1:30 pm. Following the interment at the Framingham-Natick Cemetery, Natick, memorial observance will be at her late residence on Wednesday until 9 pm, Thursday 1-4, 6-9 pm and continuing on Friday 1-5 pm at the home of Mark and Linda Bessell. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton,MA 02468-1431 or Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

Wise- Edna( Owen) , Formerly of Foxboro and Randolph, on March 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Herbert .Devoted mother of Barbara Close and her husband Stephen of Randolph and Paul Wise and his wife Kay of Tennessee .Loving grandmother of Aimee and Dawna. Cherished greatgrandmother of Ariel and Daniel . Dear sister of blessed memory Morton and Jerry Owen. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday March 16 at 12:45 pm.Following Services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Barbara and Stephen Close until 8:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

Wise- Edna( Owen) , Formerly of Foxboro and Randolph, on March 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Herbert .Devoted mother of Barbara Close and her husband Stephen of Randolph and Paul Wise and his wife Kay of Tennessee .Loving grandmother of Aimee and Dawna. Cherished greatgrandmother of Ariel and Daniel . Dear sister of blessed memory Morton and Jerry Owen. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday March 16 at 12:45 pm.Following Services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Barbara and Stephen Close until 8:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

Kahn- Harold D. of Newton, on March 9, 2010. Age 94. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Hurwitz) Kahn and Ann R. (Cohen) Kahn. Father of Kenneth of NH and Robert and his daughter Katie of Marston Mills. Beloved father of Judith Zukor of Newton . Already missed by the love of his life , his cherished granddaughter Amy Reingold and her husband Marc and beloved pee-pa of Jillian Rose Reingold both of Plymouth. Loving brother of Rhoda Soloway of CT and three nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, March 11 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Zukor on Thursday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Rosalind Leiner- Of Natick , Formerly of The Bronx , New York on Sunday March 7.Beloved wife of Stanley Leiner Devoted mother of Craig Leiner .Dear grandmother of Gabriel and Tobias Leiner.Graveside services at New Montefiore Cemetery 1180 Wellwood Ave. West Babylon , New York on Wednesday March 10 at 2:00 pm.

Beatrice Hillson-on March 5, 2010.Beloved wife of The late Henry . Devoted mother of Samuel Hillson. Services private