Natalie Warshawer
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Natalie Warshawer, 88, of Lexington, MA died peacefully on March 29th, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 65 years to the late Robert “Bob” Warshawer. She leaves her children Steven Warshawer of Santa Fe, NM, Marcy Ostrow and her husband Matthew of Worcester, MA, and Ina Lerner and her late husband Rob of Midland, MI.
She was the cherished grandmother of Rachel, Emma, Sam, Naomi, Madeline, Abigail, and Lily, her bonus grandchildren by marriage, and the proud great grandmother of Desmond, Petra, Margot, and Reuben.
Natalie was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1935. Her youth was spent in the Girl Scouts, going to Brighton Beach, and playing neighborhood games along with her sister Mindy. She was a proud graduate of Brandeis University and remained active in the Brandeis alumni association throughout her life. Natalie and Bob were introduced to each other by their parents when they were teenagers, and married in 1955. They settled in Lexington, MA where they raised their family, added to their circle of lifelong friends, and became avid Red Sox fans.
Natalie’s artistic legacy is enduring. She was a founder of Depot Square Gallery, and belonged to many organizations including the Cambridge Art Association, The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, and the National League of American Pen Women. She worked in acrylics, taught painting classes, was well known for her hand-colored etchings of the Boston area, and her artwork was exhibited and earned accolades in galleries throughout New England and beyond. An extension of her visual art was her love of and expertise in knitting, gardening, and Broadway showtunes. Her knitting community held a special place in her heart.
The family gives special thanks to Daniel Luzzi, Rosete Semakula, and Florence Batte for their kind and loving caregiving.
A graveside service will be held at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 40 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 4:00pm. A memorial observance will be announced at that time.
Natalie and Bob were founding members of Temple Emunah in Lexington. In lieu of flowers, donations in Natalie’s memory may be made to Temple Emunah.