Obituaries

Cutler-Edward L. of Deerfield Beach, Fl. , formerly of Brockton on December 21, 2009 .Beloved husband of Lucille ( Langer) Cutler. Devoted father of Philip Cutler and his wife Karen of Stoughton Lisa Graff and her husband Michael of Easton , Michael Cutler and his wife Gretchen of Brockton. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Dear brother of Roselen Vineberg and Sydell Rosen.Services at Temple Beth Am 871 North Main St. Randolph on Wednesday December 23 at 10:00 am. Following interment in Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at The home of Lisa and Michael Graff until 9:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Jewish War Veterans 1811 R Street NW < Washington, D.C. 20009.

Shirley Winograd Kasten of Dedham, formerly of Newton, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2009, her seventy-fifth birthday. She is survived by her husband Jack Kasten; her sister Esther Winograd Belofsky; her children Nancy (David), Steven (Susan) and Michael Kasten; her seven grandchildren Jacob, Nina and Lili Stern; Joshua and David Kasten; and Samuel and Madeline Kasten; and an extended family of relatives and friends who deeply admired and loved her. Her passion for classical music, cooking, and helping others will guide us always. Funeral services will take place at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 22, at Temple Israel of Boston, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, attendant parking on The Riverway. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Lodge of the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA, 01701.

Evelyn Sprechman of Hopkinton ,formerly of New York on December 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry Sprechman.Devoted mother of Susan Strickland. Agraveside service will be held in Wellwood Cemetery Pinelawn, New York.

Margolin-Roberta (Fradin) of Randolph on December 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Milton Margolin. Devoted mother of Robin Giguere. Dear grandmother of Jessica and Jillian Giguere, Kara Sullivan and Michael Guarino. Loving sister of Sonya Goldblatt. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington st. (Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday, December 21 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016.

Jacob Ain “Jack” Share E-mail Visit Guest Book AIN, Jacob “Jack” Dedicated to making the world a better place Jacob (Jack) Ain, of Weston, MA, 94 years of age, died peacefully on December 18, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Jack Ain was born December 15, 1915 in Sea Cliff, NY to Julius and Clara Ain and lived most of his life in Sea Cliff and Old Brookville, NY. He leaves his beloved four sons and one daughter: Mark Ain, Lexington, MA; Brent Ain, Potomac, MD; Ross Ain, Washington, DC; Aron Ain, Newton, MA; and Alice Ain Rich, Weston, MA. He is also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, two sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many, many dear friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Pearl Ponemon Ain and siblings Sarah Morenstein and Herbert Ain. He was a graduate of Sea Cliff High School, Class of 1933, and New York University, Class of 1937 where he earned a degree in engineering. Jack lived a full life with his adored wife of 65 years, Pearl, at his side. For over 45 years, he operated a local plumbing and heating supply business that he took over from his father. But his real interests were his family and the charitable organizations to which he gave tirelessly. While Jack was involved in leadership positions with the Lions Club, Congregation Tifereth Israel, the Glen Cove YMCA and many other charitable organizations, the Nassau County Chapter of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) was particularly special to him. He served as a board member and leader of AHRC for many decades. In recognition of his dedication to providing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities, the AHRC opened the Pearl and Jack Ain Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center on its Brookville, NY campus in 2005 through a lead gift provided by Pearl and Jack. He was committed to his community and energized by working to make the world a better place. He will be remembered as a man who cared deeply about his family and made a difference by helping those who needed assistance to lead productive and meaningful lives. Donations may be made in loving memory of Jacob Ain to the Pearl & Jack Ain Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center at AHRC Nassau, 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY 11545. Phone 516-626-1000.Interment In New York on Monday December 21.

Marjorie Rae (Cohen) of Hull on December 12, 2009 at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Joseph “Jookie” Berman. Devoted mother of Susan Davis of Hingham, Harold Berman of Hull, Audrey Cassevoy of Hull and Joanne Berman of Hull. Loving sister of Roslyn Cutler of Florida and Hull. Dear grandmother of Corey, Julie, Jane, Jake, and Ethan. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon, MA on Monday December 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM. Memorial observance will be at Marjorie’s late residence, Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 12-9 pm. Remembrances in her memory should be made to a charity of your choice. Marjorie was the owner and operator of Cohen’s Restaurant in Hull for many years. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, Newton, MA.

Willens-Charles H. of Boston on December 11, 2009. Dear son of the late Benjamin and Esther Willens. Loving brother of Anita Rizzo, Bernice Heyman, Melvin Willens, Joanne Willens, Kenneth Willens, Richard Willens and Nan Noble. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nan and James Noble on Sunday and continuing on Monday at the home of Richard and Carol Willens from 2-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hale House, 273 Clarendon St. Boston,MA 02116.

Sokolove-Rose ( Kramer) of Chestnut Hill , age 101 , on December 9, 2009 .Beloved wife of the late Morris Sokolove. Devoted mother of James Sokolove and his wife Stephanie of Newton. Dear grandmother of Samara Goldstein and her husband Jeff , Rachel Weinstein and her husband Pepin Torres, Dina Skromme and her husband Isaac and Madeleine Sokolove .Dear greatgrandmother of Hannah and Shira Goldstein , Avi and Malena Torres, Benjamin and Yehuda Skromme. Loving Sister of the late Jean Mann, Israel ,Myer , George and Louis Kramer . Devoted aunt of Gertrude Geller, Joyce Cerundolo. Services will be held at Temple B’nai Israel ,1 Wave Avenue ,Beachmont , Revere on Thursday December 10, at 11:00 am. Following the interment at The B’nai Israel Cemetery , Everett , a memorial observance will be held at the home of James and Stephanie Sokolove until 8:00 pm Thursday and Friday 1-3pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew College 160 Herrick Road ,Newton, MA 02459 or American Jewish World Service, 45 West 36th St. New York City, New York 10018

HOLOFF, Richard, age 63, of Toronto, Canada, formerly of Attleboro,MA and Los Angeles, CA, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Susan (Kurland) Holoff. Devoted father of Jonathan H. Holoff of Toronto and Rachel R. Holoff of Toronto. Dear son of the late Mildred (Simonds) Holoff and the late Dr. James Holoff of Attleboro, and dearest brother of Alan Holoff of Attleboro. Son-in-law of Anita and the late Manuel Kurland of Newton. A national partner and senior consultant for over 30 years in Boston, Los Angeles and Toronto, Richard had a distinguished career with Mercer (Canada) LLC / Marsh & McLennan Companies. Well respected and loved, Richard was both a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He leaves behind many friends and co-workers and will be greatly missed. Services on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 1 PM at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be at the home of James Kurland 40 Pacella Drive ,Dedham until 8 PM Sunday , Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM and then continuing at the home of Anita Kurland 210 Nahanton St. Newton Wednesday and Thursday, 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM . In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation 3932D Swift Rd. Sarasota, FL 34231 or Princess Margaret Hospital 610 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2M9.

Schwartz- Isidore of Brockton on December 6, 2009 .Beloved husband of Helen( Lipofsky) Devoted father of Barry D. Schwartz and his wife Roselyn of New Orleans, and Glenn Schwartz of North Grafton. Dear grandfather of Harlan and Arielle Schwartz. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday December 8 , 2009 at 11:45 AM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.