Obituaries

Melvin A. Berenson, died at his residence in Quincy on November 23, 2009. He was 86. He was the husband of the late Bernice (Rodman) Berenson. He leaves his children, Martha Berenson Jones of CA and Ellen Berenson of Foxboro; his grand-daughter, Allison Jones;his sister, Jeannette Lourie of Maine. He was the brother of the late Eddie Berenson, Charlotte Berenson and Howard Berenson. Funeral services under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Funeral Directors will be held at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Friday, November 27 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen Berenson on Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Harriet Jones-of Chelsea on November 11. 2009.Beloved wife of the late William D. Jones.Also survived by loving niecesand nephews.Dear sister of Eleanor Hartstone of Brookline. Private graveside services at Beth Israel Cemetery, Everett,MA .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The West End House 105 Allston St. Allston 02134.

Mary (Rothstein) of Sherborn formerly of Brookline on Nov.21,2009. Beloved wife of Edwin J. Rosen for 53 years. Devoted mother of Martha Tischofer and her husband Charles and Carol Kagan and her husband David. Loving Grandmother of Leah and Gregory Tischofer and Ari and Jordana Kagan. Sister of Caroline Rubin. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a great friend to all who knew her. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Monday, November 23 at 12:45 PM. Visiting welcomed at her late residence following the service and will continue Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Wednesday 2-5 pm. Remembrances in Mary’s memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 715 Albany St., Room C329, Boston, MA 02118.

Frank of Randolph on Nov. 22, 2009 at age 98. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Silver) Serser. Devoted father of Nancy Smargon and her husband Eugene of Mashpee and the late Lt. Alvin Serser. Loving brother of Ida Bograd and the late Ann Tollins. Dear Grandfather of Michael Smargon and his wife Rosanne, David Smargon and his wife Loretta, Steven Smargon and his wife Carla, Samuel Smargon and his wife Maggie, and Kristy Smargon and Michelle. Also survived by 12 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph on Tuesday, Nov.24 at 2 PM. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Steven and Carla Smargon following the services until 8 PM, Wednesday 1-7 pm, and will conclude Friday at the home of Nancy and Eugene Smargon 1-5 pm. Remembrances in Frank’s memory may be made to Temple Chayai Shalom, 239 Depot Street, Easton, MA 02375

Louis L Kaitz, Chair of the Board of National Lumber and past president of the Boston Retail Lumberman’s association died Thursday at age 86 in Newton, his home for fifty five years. A charismatic personality, handsome and languid in his walk, with a booming much imitated voice; he strove to maintain family values in business and community work. He was an important leader in the local Jewish community contributing his wisdom, time and community work. Impassioned about education and Israel he was Vice President of American Friends of Hebrew University’s Board of Directors In 1988 Lou and Charlotte, his wife of 63 years, endowed a faculty and student exchange program between Boston University School of Medicine and the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem. For the creation of this partnership, which resulted in students from diverse backgrounds experiencing Israeli and American culture, he received an Honorary Fellowship from Hebrew University and the Scopus Award from the American Friends of Hebrew University. Other Jewish Institutions with which he was actively involved include Combined Jewish Philanthropies, State of Israel Bonds, Jewish Theological Seminary, Solomon Schecter Day School and Congregation Mishkan Tefila where he was a past President of both the congregation and the brotherhood. Nationally, he was at one time President of the National Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Vice President of the Synagogue Council of America. Lou was born in Lynn and attended Roxbury Memorial High School. As a young man Lou served in the United States Air Force for four years during WWII then graduated from the Boston University School of Management in 1947. A self-proclaimed ‘history buff’ he returned to BU at age 55 and earned a Master’s degree in American History. In June 2006 he received an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Hebrew College. He was lifelong and passionate Red Sox fan who hardly missed a game.One of his more interesting experiences was appearing in David Mamet’s motion picture “Homocide” where he had a speaking role . A loving husband, father and grandfather he will be deeply missed by his family and friends In addition to his wife Charlotte, Mr.Kaitz leaves his three daughters and their husbands, Marsha Kaitz and Amit Boim of Jerusalem, Sharon Kaitz and Jonathan Wilson and Suzan Kaitz and Jonathan Katz of Newton and six grandchildren. Services will be held at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Sunday November 22 at 1pm. Interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury.Following interment a memorial observance will be held at his residence 45 Wendell Rd. Newton Sunday until 8pm and Monday Thru Thursday 2-4 pm and 7-9pm .Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

GOODES-POSNER, Pearl Of Brookline, on November 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Shlomo Posner. Devoted mother of Sara Aronson and her husband Leonard. Dear grandmother of Eric Aronson and his wife Gen and Dahlia Ehrenfried and her husband Josh. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday Nov. 17 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at the home of Sara and Leonard Aronson until 8:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Boston Chapter of Hadassah 2001 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 02135

Natalie Lerner of Newton , formerly of Sharon and Randolph,on November 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Albert Lerner.Devoted Mother of Susan Tobin of NewtonDear grandmother of Molly Tobin. Devoted sister of Corine Kamiel of Flushing, NY.Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Tuesday November 17 at 9:45 am.Memorial observance Monday Thru Thursday evenings 7-9pm with Minyan at 7:30pm.Please make remembrances to Hadassah of Greater Boston 2001 Beacon st. Brookline , MA 02135 or Animal Rescue League 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116

RABATSKY, Dorothy (Chase) Of Stoughton formerly of Westwood on November 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Charles Rabatsky. Devoted mother of Lauren Zajack and her husband Michael of Marshfield, Cheryl Jacques and her husband William of East Bridgewater and Michelle Piccolo and the late Charlene Piccolo-Stipo. Dear grandmother of Nolan Jacques, Joshua Jacques, Matthew Zajack, Max Zajack, Carly Zajack, Michelle Bellamore and Jacqueline Stipo. Loving sister of Florence Swanger, Helen Leigh and the late Rose Chase. Sister in law of Marlene (Rabatsky) Richman and the late Rena (Rabatsky) Goldstein. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St, Randolph on Friday November 13 at 10am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Cheryl and William Jacques Friday until sundown, Saturday 5-8pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl. West, Brookline, MA 02445

Tubman- Freda (Small) of Framingham on November 10, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert Tubman. Devoted mother of Harold Tubman and his wife Millie of Framingham, Richard Tubman and his wife Peggy Burns of Concord and Kenneth Tubman and his wife Ellen of Houston,TX. Dear grandmother of Andrew, David, Jessica,Richard,Erica,Max, Michael, Ryan and Randi. Great-grandmother of Tyler and Jacob. Loving sister of the late Melvin Small and Edith Goldwin. Graveside services at the B’Nai Brith Cemetery, off of Route 128 Peabody (Immediately after Exit 25 North ) on Wednesday, November 11 at 2:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Richard Tubman and Millie Burns on Wednesday until 9pm and continuing on Thursday from 1-5, 7-9 pm at the home of Harold and Millie Tubman. Remembrances may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton,MA 02135.

GERSON- Samuel H. of Framingham, formerly of Newton on November 9, 2009 .Beloved husband for 68 years of Sylvia (Green)Gerson. Devoted father of Linda Grubstein and her husband Bernie and James Gerson and his wife Debbie. Dear grandfather of Michael, Brian and Debbie Grubstein, Alex, David and Jessica Gerson. Dear great grandfather of Ashley and Julia. Loving brother of the late Minnie Levine, Harry, Maurice, Allen and Bernard Gerson. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Temple Beth El Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Linda and Bernie Grubstein, Thursday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Visiting Nurse Association, 209 West Central St. Natick, MA 01760.