Obituaries

Notice – Guest Book – Flowers – Gift Shop – Charities Shwachman, Ida S. (Showstack) View/Sign Guest Book Ida S. Shwachman, 92, of Brookline died peacefully Wednesday, May 21, 2008. She is survived by three sons, Philip O. Shwachman and his wife Judith of Worcester, Edward J. Shwachman and his wife Nancy of Hingham and Albert J. Shwachman and his wife Cheryl of Cohasset; grandchildren, Mark, Matthew, Allison and Greta. She was predeceased by her loving husband of over fifty years, David J. Shwachman, and her siblings, Frank, Max and Evelyn Showstack and her granddaughter, Abbey J. Shwachman. She was born April 25, 1916 in Boston, the daughter of William and Mollie (Wiseblatt) Showstack. Ida graduated Girls Latin School, earned a BA from Radcliffe College in 1937 and a BS and an MS from Simmons College. She was a dedicated social worker and held positions at Boston Dispensary (NEMC), Staten Island Hospital, Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYC, and Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. After her sons were in school, Ida returned to social work part time and later held positions at Beth Israel Hospital and retired as Director of Social Services at Huntington General Hospital in 1980. Throughout her long life Ida was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband David were avid Zionists and after retirement enjoyed many trips to Israel. Both were fluent in Hebrew and Yiddish and remained lifelong students. Idave as they often wrote, were active in many Jewish organizations, as well as local community affairs, enjoying leadership positions in these organizations. After retiring, Ida enjoyed spending more time with her family, being a member of several choral groups and volunteering for organizations she was involved with. She loved life and loved giving to others and will be sorely missed by family, friends, and loved ones. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10 a.m in the chapel of Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384

Goodstein-Katherine(nee Benson), May 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Goodstein. Loving mother of Barbara Goodstein and Edward Goodstein. Dear brother of Robert (Estelle) Benson. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services, Sunday, 1 P.M. precisely, Haym Salomon Mem. Park, Frazer, PA (Sec. AB). Immediately following interment, family and friends are invited to the home of Robert and Estelle Benson. Contributions in her memory may be made to Guillain-Barre Foundation International, 10442 Forrest Ave., Narberth, PA 19072, 610-667-0131

Shapiro-Neal Kalman age 61 , on May 20, 2008. Dear son of Dorothy Amdur of New York City and the late Myer Shapiro . Dear stepson of Carol Shapiro. Loving brother of Claire Shapiro Gold of San Diego, CA., Amy Shapiro Kaznocha and her husband Edward of Gloucester .Samuel Shapiro of Chicago, Dear stepbrother of Chris and David Marrano .Also survived by loving Aunt , Nieces ,Nephews and Cousins. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday May 22, 2008 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Amy and Edward Kaznocha Friday 1-4Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Advocates for Mental Health One Clarks Hill, Suite 305 Framingham, MA. 01702 or Jewish Family and Childrens Services c/o Healing Network 1430 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451.Arrangements by The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 617-969-0800

Mr. Philip Taylor, of Quincy died at the Marina Bay Skilled Nursing Home in Quincy on May 18, 2008. He was 95. Mr. Taylor was born in Brockton and was employed as a Cutter in the garment industry. He was the husband of the late Helen (Casdan) Taylor and the brother of Edward Taylor. Graveside services under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman-Levine- Briss Funeral Directors will be held at the New Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery in Everett on Wednesday, May 21 at 1 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Harris-Ruth (Mann) of Belfast ,ME, Formerly of Naples, FL and Mashpee,MA on May 16, 2008.Beloved wife of Stanley G. Graveside services were held at The Temple Beth El of Marblehead Cemetery ,Peabody on Tuesday May 20 at 1:00 Pm.

Hakerem-Dr.Gad of Waltham , on May 16, 2008.Beloved husband of Hella( Mokotow)Hakerem. Devoted father of Jay Hakerem and his wife Linda of Miami, and Gita Foster and her husband David of Newton.Dear grandfather of Michael Hakerem,Jason Hakerem, Mindy Fishman, Nathan Foster and Aaron Foster. Dear greatgrandfather of Chase, Brayden and Walker Hakerem. Graveside services were held at Beth Israel Cemetery, Waltham on Sunday May 18 .Memorial observance at the home of Gita and David Foster Mon-Thursday 6:30-900 Pm.

Oliver Gillham, urban planner; at 59 An early influence for Mr. Gillham’s career choice was his great-uncle, the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whom he saw regularly while growing up in New York’s Greenwich Village. By Bryan Marquard Globe Staff / June 1, 2008 To help explain urban sprawl and smart growth – two terms he thought needed to be more sharply defined – Oliver Gillham took a soothing, long view and a bracing close-up look. more stories like this”From the air, the distinctions between residential, commercial, and industrial areas are easily understood while town, county, and state boundaries go unseen,” he wrote in the introduction to his book “The Limitless City,” published in 2002. “Once on the ground, things can look very different. Here, one can become lost in a world of seeming sameness, where streets, stores, and houses make up places that could be anywhere in the United States – in Houston, Atlanta, San Jose, or somewhere outside of Boston or Washington. Each place can seem a limitless city – a suburban continent stretching beyond the horizon.” Nearly as limitless was Mr. Gillham’s range as an architect and urban planner. From the Harvard Square MBTA Station to new towns in India, from the Big Dig to Birmingham, Ala., he had a hand in projects that were as varied aesthetically as they were distant geographically. Mr. Gillham, whose wife died eight months ago, took his life in Newton on May 12. He was 59 and had moved to Newtonville about two years ago so his wife could be closer to medical care. The Gillhams previously lived in Richmond and Cambridge. “He would go into a city like Norwalk, Conn., or New Bedford that was kind of not in great shape,” said Candy Gander, a friend who ran the firm Gillham & Gander with Mr. Gillham for 10 years. “One of the first things he did was to obtain aerial photos of the city, so he’d sort of hover over it on a grand scale. Then he’d make these sli

Castro-Esther Jaffe of Brighton on May 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Michael .Devoted mother of Jacob and Eli.Private graveside services were held on May 19th at Sharon Memorial Park

Of West Palm Beach, Florida formerly of West Newton on May 14, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jane (Cohen) Gersh. Devoted father of Judith Bernstein and Richard Courchesne of Worcester, Linda and Ronny Eskin of Nashua, NH and Joanne and Jethro Mills of West Newton. Dear grandfather of Rachel and Paul Wilson and Nora Eskin. Loving brother of Zelda Fenster of Florida and the late Philip Gersh. Graveside services at The Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, Central Street off of Washington Street, Woburn on Monday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. Brezniak-Rodman 617-969-0800

GROSSMAN-Kim of Newton, on May 13, 2008 . Beloved Daughter of Barbara and Norman Grossman of Newton. Dear sister of David Grossman Services at Temple Shalom 175 Temple St. West Newton on Friday May 16 at 10:00am . Memorial observance will be private.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber c/o GIST Research and Clinical Care Contribution Services ,10 Brookline Place West , Brookline, MA 02445 or The Wellness Community 1039 Chestnut St. Newton, MA. 02464.