Arlene Silverman Ross

ROSS, Arlene Silverman Formerly of Boston, MA and Portsmouth, NH, passed away in Boca Raton, FL on April 6, 2011. Arlene was born on June 25, 1924 in Portsmouth, NH to the late Morris Silverman and Ida Goodman Silverman. She was predeceased by her husband, Marshall Ross, sister Dorothy Freedman, and brothers Harold and Ralph Silverman. Arlene was a graduate of Portsmouth High School and Simmons College in Boston. She had a long and successful business career as a corporate buyer for Filenes and T.J. Maxx which honored her upon her retirement. Arlene is survived by stepdaughters Susan Ross and Haley Dahlquist, sisters-in-law Sonia Ellman and Renee Silverman, nephew Richard Silverman, nieces Jane Freedman and Jane Turner, many great-nieces and nephews and step-grandchildren and a host of devoted friends. Contributions in Arlene’s memory may be made to: Morris and Ida Silverman Endowment Fund, Temple Israel 200 State St, Portsmouth NH 03801.