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NATALIE LIBBY

July 24, 2009

Libby-Natalie Elinor( Morse), of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. formerly of Brookline and Wellesley MA.on July 23, 2009. Lived most of her life in Brookline, MA. A graduate of Brookline, H.S. and The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, where she became a silver-smith. She was well known for her Sterling Silver Jewelry, which she continued making until her permanent move to Florida in 1993. She married her husband of 64yrs. Ensign Harris Baum Libby in 1941. She was active in many Jewish organizations including helping to settle Israeli students who came to M.I.T. to further their graduate educations. An advid golfer and longtime member of Spring Valley C.C.in Sharon, MA. Her competitive spirit helped her to win many trophies. She played golf until December 2008, and was still winning prizes. She was also a regular bridge player with her friends at The Golf & Racquet Club at Eastpointe in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She leaves behind her 3 beloved children, Bob Libby and his wife Carla of Delray Beach, FL, Bette Ann Libby and her husband David Begelfer of Brookline, & Pat Libby and her husband Michael Eichler of San Diego,CA, and 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey Libby and his wife Jayna Walters, Noah Budnick and his wife Amanda Hickman, and Jesse Libby Begelfer, of whom she was so proud. Funeral Services will be held on Monday July 26th at 1pm. At Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Bette Ann Libby and David Begelfer in South Brookline on Monday until 9pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm.Remembrances in her memory may be sent to Camp Kingswood,C/O The Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459 or to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

SARAH GREENSPAN

July 22, 2009

Greenspan-Sarah (Greenfield), formerly of Randolph and Mattapan. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Greenspan. Devoted mother of Rosalie Neiman and her husband Joseph of FL, Joseph Greenspan and his wife Sandra of Sharon. Dear grandmother of Julie and Steve Schechter, Laurie and Bruce Karten, Alyssa, Adam,Eric and Scott Greenspan and great grandmother of Alex Schechter, Emily, Samantha,Lily Karten. Loving sister of Aaron Greenfield and his wife Martha of Norwood and aunt of Nedine and Andrew Binstock and their children,Eliav and their baby daughter. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, July 24 at 10:45 am. Memorial ovservance at the home of Joseph and Sandra Greenspan on Friday until sundown and Saturday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

BERTHA BALAN OLENIK

July 21, 2009

Olenik-Balan, Bertha (Swartz) of Deerfield Beach, FL on July 21, 2009. Beloved wife of Sam Olenik and the late Irving Balan. Devoted mother of Arline Guilford of Delray Beach, FL, Barry Balan and his wife Lynne of East Falmouth and Eleanor Meadows of Marietta, GA. Dear grandmother of Eight grandchildren and Sixteen great-grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Morris Swartz. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Monday, July 27 at 10 am. Memorial observance at the home of Barry and Lynne Balan through Wednesday evening. Remembrances may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 or to Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood, 201 S. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.

WARREN J. DOOLIN JR.

July 20, 2009

Doolin-Warren J. Jr. of No. Easton, MA , Suddenly on July 20, 2009 Beloved husband of Faye ( Katz) .Devoted father of Matthew , Tracey Joseph and Warren Doolin. Beloved Uncle and dear friend to many. Graveside services at The Sharon Memorial Park opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Thursday July 23 , 2009 at 11:45 am. Following services friends and family are invited to his residence until 8:00 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Longtime Cameraman at WCVB Channel 5 .

LYDIA DE BOTTON EDREI

July 20, 2009

Erdei de botton – Lydia of Newton formerly of Philadelphia and Princeton, New Jersey on July 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Albert Edrei .Devoted mother of Marilene Foster and her husband William, Claud Hobson Campbell and her husband David, Dominique Francoise Reiff and her husband Jeffrey. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and one greatgrandaughter.Dear sister of Diane and Claudine. a memorial service and concert will be held in her honor atv a later date.

GERALD DRUCKMAN

July 18, 2009

Gerald Druckman of Holbrook on July 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Rosalyn (Rosen) Druckman. Loving brother of Alan Druckman and his wife Karen of Albany, NY and William Druckman and his wife Marlene of Cherry Hill, NJ. Dear uncle of Dr. Scott Druckman and Lawrence Druckman of NJ, Eric Druckman of Albany, NY and Meghan Druckman of Manhattan, NY. Great-uncle of Max and Eli Druckman of NJ. Graveside services at Linwood Memorial Park, 497 North St., Randolph on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 12 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence from 5-8 pm Monday only. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

BERNICE MASTERS

July 18, 2009

MASTERS-Bernice (Rogers) of Brookline, on July 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Masters. Loving mother of David Masters and his wife Paula of Beverly. Devoted mother of the late Marcia (Masters) Bush. Dear sister of Marvin Rogers of Wayne, NJ and his wife Marilyn. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, and a grandniece. She will be greatly missed by many dear friends. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Sunday, July 26 at 10:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Spectrum for Living, 210 Rivervale Rd. S-3, Rivervale NJ 07675.

OSCAR DAVID GOLDBERG

July 15, 2009

Goldberg- Oscar David, of Plainville, formerly of Needham On July 15, 2009 . Beloved husband of the late Cindora (Ripp) Goldberg. Devoted father of Carolyn Goldberg, Stephanie Marcus and Aaron Goldberg and his wife Pamela. Cherished grandfather of David, Amanda and Katherine . Dear brother of Phyllis Ross and the late Morton Goldberg Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Friday July 17, 2009 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at his residence 85 Willow Lane, Plainville Friday 12 to 3 pm and Sunday 4-7pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Pan-Mass Challenge 77 4th Avenue Needham, MA 02494

JOSEPH LEVIN

July 14, 2009

Levin-Joseph of Newton on July 14, 2009.Beloved husband of Molly Devoted father of Ted, Andrew and Charles.Services are private

EVELYN DUBIN

July 14, 2009

Dubin-Evelyn (Segal) of Hyannis, died July 13, 2009 at age 89. She is survived by her son Alan (Meredith), grand daughter Elizabeth (Shihab Huq), and great grandchildren Melanie, Madeline and Joshua Huq, all of California. She is also survived by her sister Edelle Fransman (David) of Marstons Mills and by fourteen nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Frank, sisters Diane Mickelson and Jeanne Seiberg, brother Alfred Segal and great grandson Matthew Huq. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, July 16 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at her sister’s home in Marstons Mills. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the charity of your choice.

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