Archive: October, 2016

Age 91, of Newton, on October 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Abrahams. Devoted mother of Marc Abrahams and his wife Carol, and Gary Abrahams. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Marie, and Alexander. Dear sister of the late Victoria Seltzer. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at administration building), Monday, October 31, 2016 at 1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sally’s memory may be made to Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.

of Chelsea, formerly of Newton and Revere, on October 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Handel) Rosenberg. Devoted father of Stephen Rosenberg, Robert Rosenberg (Marcia), and the late Michael Rosenberg. Loving grandfather of Jesse, Devin, Molly (Kevin), and Alex. Dear brother of the late Hy Rosenberg, Ann Segal, and Ida Gritz. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Service in the Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Donations in Carl’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

age 94, of Newton, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 10^th.  A respected physician and researcher for 38 years, he was a mentor to many hematologists in the Boston area and touched the lives of thousands of patients. In addition to his professional work, he was an avid tomato gardener, walker, and tennis player, playing well into his seventies.

Aaron was born in 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of immigrants from Russia and Poland. He attended City College of New York where he played varsity basketball on the college’s nationally ranked team.  He served in the Army during World War II and was a medic in the 30^th Infantry Division, known as “Old Hickory”.  He landed in Normandy five days after D-Day and saw action in France and Germany, including the Battle of the Bulge.  He was awarded the Silver Star, the nation’s third highest military decoration for valor, a distinction that he humbly and self-effacingly referred to as “a mistake”.

After the war Aaron attended medical school at the University of Rochester, and completed his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Jamaica Plain. He practiced medicine at the VA Hospital for his entire career and also held a faculty appointment at Boston University School of Medicine.

In 1949 Aaron married Marilyn Barlin, also from Brooklyn. They met at the Laurels Hotel and Country Club in the Catskills where they both worked during the summer of 1943.  She shared his passion for literature, music, movies.  They spent many days walking in Newton with a special fondness for Crystal Lake, Bullough’s Pond, and the former Weeks Junior High School.

Dr. Miller was a hematologist and did important research on vitamin B12 absorption in the body, among other things. He was part of a research team at the VA that made many contributions to the fields of hematology and oncology.

Dr. Miller is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 67 years, his daughter Julie and her husband Paul Dansereau of Boston, his sister, Beatrice Donovan of Evanston, Illinois, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

“In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or to Doctors Without Borders. A memorial service for Dr. Miller will be held at the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church Street, Watertown, MA on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a reception immediately following the service at the Miller residence in Newton.“

Age 94, of Newton and Palm Beach, FL, on Oc­tober 24, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Shir­ley Rose (Shapiro) Lapin. Dear son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Fleitman) Lapin. Devoted father of Gail Fox (James), and Nancy Landau (Michael). Dear grandfather of Lindsay Sklar (Adam), and Alys­sa and Chelsea Landau. Great-grandfather of Asher and Lake Sklar. Loving brother of Myra Pransky (Robert) and the late Leonard Lapin. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Service will be private. Memo­rial observance will be at the home of Gail and James Fox on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Develop­ment Office, 116 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116.

Of Wayland, on October 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harris Friedman, D.D.S.  Devoted mother of Kate Boyle (Jeff).  Loving grandmother of Dylan and Brooks.  Graveside service at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, 1165 Rt. 109, Lindenhurst, NY, Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 10:30 am.

Ed Richmond was born in Boston on July 17, 1926, to Herman Richmond and Rhoda (Beggelman) Richmond. He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Midge Nathanson of Newton, and his son Ron Richmond of Concord. He is survived by his devoted wife Lisa (Liss) Richmond, his brother Yale Richmond and his wife Phyllis Gestrin of Washington, D.C., his children Angel (Wendy) Richmond of Winchester, Stephen Richmond and wife Julie Weinstein of Sudbury, William (Billy) Richmond and wife Cher Richmond of Madison, Connecticut, and daughter in law Ha (Nguyen) Richmond of Concord, and his grandchildren Ben, Jordan, Cameron, Ian, Kijana, Dylan, Ethan, Mai and Tal.

Ed graduated from Boston College with Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees, and then from Boston College Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was discharged with the rank of Ensign.

Ed practiced law for 40 years, first in Boston at the firms of Bloom, Deutsch & Richmond, and Richmond, Kassler, Feinberg & Feuer, and later as a sole practitioner in Newton Centre. As a lawyer, Ed was passionate about his charitable and pro bono work. He served as chairperson of the Newton Committee for Fair Housing and Equal Rights, chairperson of the Social Action Committee and member of the Board of Trustees of Temple Israel in Boston, director of the Simons-Gutman Charitable Foundation, member of the Executive Board of the Newton Community Peace Center, member of the Board of Governors of the Newton Art Center, and an active member of the Rehabilitation Services Committee.

Ed handled many pro bono legal cases throughout his career, and in perhaps his favorite case he won the unconditional release of an inmate who had previously been charged with committing a serious offense and, without ever having been offered a trial, had been locked up for 36 years in an institution for the insane. Upon securing his release, he walked the man from the courthouse into freedom, and he loved to tell how his client seemed like Rip Van Winkle, amazed by the cars, tall buildings and revealing clothing.

Perhaps his fondest professional memories were of his fourteen years of service as Alderman in the City of Newton. Ed loved politics and he was proud of being an activist. He served on almost every aldermanic committee, including as Chairman of the City’s Finance Committee for eight years, and Chairman of the Education Committee, Public Buildings Committee, and Committee on Cable Communications. He was particularly proud of having drafted and co-sponsored the ordinances which created the City’s Cultural Affairs Commission and Urban Beautification Commission, and numerous land use ordinances that controlled commercial growth in the City.

Graveside service at Chevra Mishnias Cemetery, 19 Washington Street, Woburn on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at 1:00pm. Family and friends may visit at the home of Lisa Liss Richmond on Sunday 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Ed’s memory to Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104.

Robert (Bob) Speen of Framingham, MA passed away on Monday, October 17 after battling a long illness. Devoted husband for 61 years to his wife Sonya and beloved father of Jeffrey Speen and his wife Trish of Mendon, MA. Bob also leaves his dear big brother George Speen of Dedham, MA and many loving nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother William Speen and sister Bertha Glatzer.
Born in Boston on April 29, 1930 to Russian immigrant parents, Bessie and Harry Speen, Bob was raised in Roxbury and Dorchester and was a graduate of Jeremiah E. Burke H.S. He was a top-notch salesman for his brother’s footwear business, Speen and Company, for nearly forty years. He enjoyed travel so much that he continued to work nationwide trade shows for the company even after retirement. Bob had an avid interest in business, politics and sports and was a lifelong Red Sox fan. He was an award winning bowler and maintained daily workouts at his favorite health club well into his senior years. With a close circle of friends he enjoyed weekly poker games and membership in an impromptu local “Breakfast Club.” He spent many happy summers at the family home on Cape Cod where he enjoyed the company of family and friends.
Bob’s family wishes to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Wingate at Sudbury for their tender and loving care throughout Bob’s stay at the facility.
There will be a graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Thursday, October 20 at 11:45 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to his residence until 7:30 pm, and from 12-4 pm on Friday Oct. 21. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.

Carolyn  Savary-Of Ashland,on October 17, 2016.Beloved wife of Douglas A. Savary. Devoted mother of Gary Lerner and his wife Jill, Millie Kateman and her husband Jonathan, Kate Stoller and her husband John, Carolyn Zwonik and her husband Richard, and David Savary. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Corey, Joshua, Benjamin, Samantha, Abby, Jackie, Lilly, Ryan and Danny. Dear sister of Rabbi Ken Block. Services at Temple Sinai,25 Canton St., Sharon, on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Millie and Jonathan Kateman until 8pm, Friday 1-4pm, Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The American Liver Foundation, New England Division,188 Needham St., Suite 240,Newton, MA 02464.

Howard B.  Berman

Of Brookline, at age 73, after a long battle with brain and lung cancer, on October 15, 2016.Dear son of the late Peter and Rose (Krinsky) Berman. Loving brother of Joseph Berman, Bernice Rose and her husband Charles, all of Brookline, and  Marilyn Doris Rose and her husband David of Marblehead. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services are private. Visitors are welcome to the home of Bernice and Charles Rose, Wednesday and Thursday 7-9pm, and Friday 1-3pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice.

Menachem (Milton) Katz of Jerusalem, Israel,on October 17,2016. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Levine) Katz. Devoted father of Ronna Katz, Lisa Silverman and her husband, Dr. Bernard Silverman, Dana Katz and his wife Ariela. Dear grandfather of Michael Silverman, Adi Katz, Becky Katz, Rachel Silverman and Alex Katz. Dear brother of the late Nathan Katz. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 2:45 pm. Family and friends may visit at the home of Ariela and Dana Katz on Friday 9-3 pm, Saturday 6:30-9:30 pm and Sunday 11-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St Fl. 2, Boston, MA 02110.

of Watertown, on October 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Claire (Strumer) Abelow. Devoted father of Lynda Babcock (Reginald) and Miki Abelow (David Smith). Loving grandfather of Katharine, James, Nathaniel, Elena, and Lexie. Cherished great-grandfather of Caroline. Dear brother of Rita Cocose and the late Selma Lebowitz. Graveside service at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 1 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to a local veteran’s organization or food bank of your choosing.

Of Newton, on October 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Machenberg) Rubin. Dear companion of Sandra Sklar. Devoted father of Susan Cipriano (Mark), Amy Rubin Brickman,  Robert Rubin (Justine), Michael (Lesley) Sklar, and Stuart Sklar (Mark McIntire). Loving grandfather of Matthew (Jennifer), Jonathan, Elyssa, Catie, Emily, Jeremy, Nathan, Edith, Zachary, Scott and Brittany. Cherished great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Allison and Kenneth III. Brother of the late Elinor Kaplan. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather behind administration building) on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Amy Rubin Brickman following the service on Wednesday until 7 pm, Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 pm, and Friday 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02114.

Of Cambridge, formerly of Newton and Somerville, on October 13, 2016. Beloved brother of Nancy Krasner Gilman and the late Miriam Reba Krasner. Son of the late George and Esther (Lelansky) Krasner. Irving was a 1957 graduate of Newton High School and a student of the Berkley School of Music. He was a consummate musician, vocalist, and entertainer. Graveside service at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Rt. 128/95 N, 1/2 mile past Exit 25 B, Peabody, Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Nancy Gilman on Sunday from 2-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Tunefoolery, 85 East Newton St., Boston, MA 02118, which is an organization for musicians in mental health recovery.

Keith Willens of Natick, MA, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2016, holding the hands and surrounded by his loved ones. He was 60 years old. Born in Boston in 1956, Keith was the oldest of four siblings. His parents Pauline and Mel, his brother Bruce and wife Eva and his sisters Cindy and Debbie and her husband Donnie survive him.

He was a devoted and loving Uncle to his nieces and nephew Dj, Nikkie, Melissa, Jenny and Lauren. He loved being a Great-Uncle to Erika, Heidi and Elin. He shared special bonds and memories with all of his loved ones – leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. Keith was always known for a good joke and could put a smile on anyone’s face. He worked most of his life for the family owned business Mel’s located in Natick.

A kid at heart, Keith truly loved Florida and anything Disney. His family finds solace knowing that he is now at peace and in The Happiest Place On Earth.

Private services will be held October 16, 2016 at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA. A celebration of his life will be held at 7 Roundwood Road, Natick MA on Sunday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Keith’s favorite charity – Boston Children’s Hospital Trust.

Muriel “Bubu” Kaplan-age 94, of Dedham, formerly of Newton,on October 10, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Arthur ”Noonch” Kaplan. Devoted mother of Wendy Kaplan Armour and her husband Tim, and Charles Kaplan. Adored grandmother of Benjamin Armour and his wife Eva, Alison Armour, Lindsay, Daniel and Ian Kaplan. Cherished great grandmother of Annsley June Armour. Loving aunt of Ellen Kaplan Kardon, Amy Belforti and Carl Levine, Andrew Zelermyer and Daniel Romanow, and the late Peter Kaplan. Dear sister of the late Pearl Finger, Charlotte Druker and Stanley Zelermyer. Dear sister-in-law of the late George and Ethel Kaplan. Also survived by many loving great nieces and great nephews. Muriel graduated Newton High School and attended Beaver College in PA. Services at Temple Shir Tikva,141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Wendy and Tim Armour until 4:00 pm, and Sunday 4-6 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481(www.curealz.org),Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02181 or Seeds of Peace, 370 Lexington Ave., Room 1201, New York, NY.10017(seedsofpeace.org).

 of Boston, MA, on October 10, 2016. She was 88.  Marcia was born in Boston, MA on March 6, 1928.  She grew up in Dorchester and went to the Jeremiah E. Burke High School.  After high school, she took courses at Bentley College.  She was a career bookkeeper starting her career working for Karl C. Gennelly, Inc., shoe repair, tailor and barber shop in Boston for over 25 years.  After the store closed, she worked for a variety of businesses – a Japanese restaurant, a fitness club, and for the Dean of Harvard’s School of Landscape Architecture’s own firm to name a few. She had a dynamic creative mind which she shared with her friends and family through her love of sewing, needlework and painting. She was a devoted partner to her husband, Frederick Altman, in business and in life throughout their 50 years of marriage.  She was an incredible mother to her daughter, Alyssa Rose Altman. Marcia was like a sister to her sister-in-law, Shoshanah Garshick. She was a beloved aunt, great aunt and cousin to many.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Ida Fay and Irving Garshick, her brothers, Alfred and Nathan and sister, Sylvia Garshick, her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Olink and Sarah Rose, her cousin, Irene Ronkin, her niece, Rhonda Zammarelli and dear friend, Guy Gennelly. Funeral services will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM. Interment is in the Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. The family will gather following the funeral at Newbridge on the Charles at 7000 Great Meadow Road in Dedham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org).

Of Newton, MA, on October 8, 2016. She was 68. Mary-Ellen was born in Spring Valley, NY on October 1, 1948. She graduated from Spring Valley High in 1967 and attended Suffolk University before earning her Real-Estate License. She prided herself on being a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling (especially cruising), was an avid reader, loved playing Mahjong, the music of Bruce Springsteen, and  spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Lillian Klein and brothers Harvey and Roger Klein. Mary-Ellen is survived by her husband, Mike Sokolowski, daughter Erin Lyons, sons Lee & Lev Sokolowski and granddaughter, Samantha Lyons. Funeral services will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Thursday, October 13,2016 at 11:00 am.  Family and friends who are unable to attend the funeral are invited to pay their respects at the family home following the service until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or Muscular Dystrophy Association (www.mda.org).

Ecker- Eva Esther (Rosen), of Amherst, on October 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Karl Ecker. Devoted mother of Vivian Ecker and Bruce Ecker. Dear grandmother of Anna and Mariel Lugosch-Ecker. Loving sister of the late Sara Einat. Graveside service at  Beit Olam Cemetery, 42 Concord Road, Wayland, on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Vivian Ecker until 5:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929, aspca.org.

age 81, died peacefully after a brief illness on Oct. 9. Beloved wife of Bernie Garbose, mother of Bill (Lynne) Garbose, Simi Singer and Roz (Bob) Nasdor, and sister of Doris (Sheldon) Siskin. Lover of the written word, the Cape Cod Bay, long walks, fig trees  and her grandchildren Jonathan (Rebecca),  Michael, Haley, Matthew and Justin. Freda graduated from Queens College in 1956 and received her MA from Worcester State. She was a life-long educator and taught ESL to immigrants from around the world. Her love for her family and kindness to others will be remembered always. Donations in her memory can be made to Special Needs Services at the Jewish Federation of Orange County, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA 92603 or by visiting www.jewishoc.org/specialneeds.  Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Jeremy Spencer Linn Walters, 16, cherished son of Kimberely Mead-Walters and F. Davis Walters of Orleans, died unexpectedly on October 6, 2016.

Jeremy, or “Jez,” was born in Falmouth, MA on January 26, 2000. Jeremy overcame extreme prematurity and its related medical issues, worked diligently on his social skills to lessen the impact of Aspergers on his daily life, and entertained us all with his brilliant mind, sarcastic remarks, wonderful sense of humor and spontaneous facts from an incredibly diverse fund of knowledge. He loved his family and his German Shepherd, Mike Wazowski, dearly, but ultimately was overcome by severe depression.

Jez was a junior at Nauset Regional High School, and had successfully completed a Hurricane Island Outward Bound Course this past August. Jeremy loved history and American Sign Language, and would frequently sign his way through the day. Recently, he added voice lessons to his ever-increasing quest for new skills and fortunately for all of us, sang constantly. Jeremy loved being outdoors, whether walking trails with Mike, swimming at Crystal Lake or the outer beach, or practicing his wilderness skills. Jeremy also loved being on his computer, where he constantly sought new knowledge of all types. We will always remember his tireless enthusiasm for sharing what he had learned.

Jeremy will be greatly missed by his parents, Kim and Davis, his brothers Kyle and Samuel Walters, his sister and brother-in-law, Madelyn and Jason Wheeler, and also by his grandparents James Mead (Leona Grant) and Dorothy “Delilah” Walters and multiple aunts, uncles and Mead, McEnaney and Nelson cousins.

Jeremy was always a generous soul, especially with his beautiful smile and loving hugs. In keeping with his wishes, as he was a registered organ donor, many other lives were saved this week, because of his kind nature and willingness to give selflessly.

A celebration of Jeremy’s life will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016, at 2:00 PM, at the Federated Church of Orleans.

A scholarship fund has been established in Jeremy’s name. Kindly submit donations to the Jeremy Walters Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of: The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, PO Box 86, Orleans, MA, 02653.

Sylvia Rubin- Of Palm Beach, Florida, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born in Chelsea, MA on December 8,1923 to Sadie Brodsky and Benjamin Levine. Predeceeased by her husband, Allen, in 2015 and her daughter Nancy earlier this year; she is survived by her daughter Linda and her husband Leonard Ichton, her granddaughter Jill Thomas and her husband Kent, her grandson Craig Sherter and his wife Suzanne, her brother Saul Levine and his wife Bobbi, her step grandchildren Diana and Jason Nelson, and Benjamin & Geoffrey Ichton and 6 great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held on October 7th at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA. Remembrances  to: Alzeheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601

Of Needham, age 92, on October 3, 2016, just shy of 65 years of marriage. Daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Lappin.  Beloved wife of Allan.  Cherished mother of Greg and Reva Davis and Richard and Barbara Cataldo.  Grandmother of Shota and Cory (Davis) Furuyama, James and Andrew Cataldo.  Sister of the late Ann and sister-in-law of the late Don Mitchell, Sister-in-law of Jason Bikofsky, Aunt of Barbara McKay, Eric Bikofsky, Emily Bikofsky, and the late John Mitchell and Robert Mitchell.  Also survived by many cousins.  Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Friday, October 7, 2016 at 12:00 noon.  Memorial observance will be at the home of Richard and Barbara Cataldo immediately following the service.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.  The family wants to especially thank Stephanie, Summer and Maddie for their loving care during her final days.

Of Newton, on September 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Deborah R. Needleman. Devoted father of Michelle Katz-Rosenberg (Dr. James Rosenberg) and Kathy Rogozinski (Mark). Loving grandfather of Joy Katz-Goncalves (Danny), Robin Lewis (Matt), Fallon Katz, Amy Rogozinski, and Lauren Rogozinski. Valued friend of Mirtha Blyden. Graveside service at the Staro Konstatinov Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday until sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish War Veterans, Post #211, 832 Dedham St., Newton, MA 02459.

Shamitz-Theodore, of Brookline, age 91, on September 27, 2016. Son of the late Samuel and Celia (Weiner) Shamitz. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Brody).  Cherished father of Stephen and Lynda Shamitz, David and Diane Shamitz, Gerald and Isabel Shamitz, and Beth Shamitz. Grandfather of Robert and Katy Shamitz, Jennifer and Andrew Weissinger, and Tamara and Daniel Hudson. Great-grandfather of Alex,Caleb, Eli, Tyler, Jennie, and Violet. Brother of Bernice and Alan Sperber, and Jeannette and George Bronstein. Brother-in-law of Shirley Richmond and the late Irene Sherman and Richard Brody. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton Street, Sharon on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 12:00 Noon. Burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Sinai, Eleanor Shamitz Judaic Enrichment Fund, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067, or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA  02131.

Robert D. Usen-of Chestnut Hill, on September 24, 2016. Beloved husband of  Virginia”Ginny”Usen. Devoted father of Amy Elizabeth Usen, Abigail Usen Berner and her husband Clifton, and the late Peter Usen and his surviving wife Sigrid Usen. Loving grandfather of Lyndsey Berner and Nicholas Usen. Son of the late Irving and Edyth Usen, and brother of Richard Usen and his wife Judy. Service will be  at 11:30 am on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre. Interment private. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Jeanne Yozell from 1-4pm. Robert was the owner of Tabby Cat Food and Capeway Seafoods. He graduated from Mass Maritime Academy and Tufts University. He served on the Board of Advisors at The Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University, The Board of Generations Inc., The Boston Civic Symphony, and was a former Trustee at Proctor Academy. He was an avid sailor, tennis player and skier. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 or Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.  The family is forever grateful for the care he received at the Newfield House in Plymouth, MA.

Louis Rosenblum-of Belmont, on September 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Sandra (Pletman) Rosenblum. Devoted father of Laurie Beth Rosenblum, Bruce David Rosenblum and his wife Irina Golfman Rosenblum. Dear grandfather of Aaron Isaac Rosenblum. Brother of the late David Aaron Rosenblum and Hannah Rosenblum. Funeral service at Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Ave., Belmont, on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10:30 am. Interment private. Memorial observance will be at his residence Monday 7-9 pm and will continue Tuesday at the home of Bruce and Irina Rosenblum 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, 28 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck, NY 11024, or Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451.

Dana Snyder-of Acton,on September 23, 2016.Beloved husband of Janet Klagge. Devoted father of  Stephen Snyder and step father of Kevin Klagge. Dear grandfather of  Yashayah,Micah, Adina Klagge and Hanna Snyder.Dear brother of Jill Nichols,Jan Snyder and Jeffrey Snyder.Graveside service at The Beth El Cemetery, 100 Waverly Ave., Chelmsford,MA, on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Wellesley Weston Chabad,  793 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Betty Brandner, 103, resident of Brighton since 2005.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, and a resident there for 93 years. Devoted wife of the late Bernard Brandner, M.D. Beloved mother of Anita Weinberger and her husband, Howard, Ellen Colton and her husband Clark and Harvey Brandner and his wife, Sandy. Loving grandmother of 10, great­ grandmother of 24, and great-great-grandmother  of 2. She was a graduate of Brooklyn College, and also received her Masters in Education there. She taught math at Dyker Heights J.H.S. in Brooklyn for thirty-five years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.Services at The Riverside-Boulevard Chapel, Hewlett, L.I., NY

Sobol- Arthur Martin, 69, of Newton, Massachusetts passed away September 14, 2016 at Beth Israel surrounded by close friends and family.

He was born March 7, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, the only son to the late Lilian and George Sobol. He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Mathematics. He worked as a programmer at both Mass General Hospital, and Harvard School of public health.

He will always be remembered by anyone who met him, for his childlike enthusiasm, humor, constant singing, pleasant disposition and mostly for the lives he touched with his generosity. He not only opened his home, but also his heart to his caregiver Carolen Everrette, and her family adopting them as his own family. Arthur will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.

Graveside services at the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at 10:00 am. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Of Dedham, formerly of NY, on August 18, 2016. Husband of the late Varda (Caspi) Goldman.                                           Graveside service on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 am at  New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Ave., West Babylon, NY.

SALWEN- Mildred (Small), of Newton, on September 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Salwen. Devoted mother of Jonathan Salwen and his wife Sharon. Dear grandmother of Benjamin and Allison. Loving brother of the late Lee Small. Graveside services at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Avenue, Wakefield, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jonathan and Sharon Salwen, 6-9 pm on Thursday. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Elliot Comenitz-of Boston, on September 11, 2016.Beloved husband of Nancy (Risman) Comenitz and the late Barbara(Kates) Comenitz. Devoted father of  Nancy Comenitz,Bruce Comenitz and his wife Roslyn, Linda Gelda and her husband Steven, Jay Comenitz and his wife Debbie, Jamie Chaloff and her husband Greg, Jon Pressman and his wife Linda, and Julie Carter and her husband Edward. Dear grandfather of Elizabeth Gelda and her husband Bismarck Dangla, Jennifer Gelda and her fiance Adam Johnson, Brian and Michael Comenitz, Matthew and Corey Comenitz, Scott Chaloff, Alex Chaloff and his wife Annika, Courtney Chaloff, Andrew and Nicole Pressman, Allison and Abigail Carter. Dear brother of the late Mildred Pantuck and Louis Comenitz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:00pm.Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and Steven Gelda until 5:00pm and will continue Wednesday 7-9pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm and Friday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital c/o Development Office,116 Huntington Ave.,Boston,MA 02116

of Boston, died in Scotland on September 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Meryl (Kula) Beckingham. Devoted father of Jamie Beckingham, Taylor Beckingham, and Scott Beckingham and his wife Candice. Loving grandfather of Riley. Dear brother of Linda Saunders and her husband Mike and brother-in-law of Lori Imhof and Daniel Kula. Uncle of Eric, Jessica, Layne, Marlee, Julie, and Karen. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue (parking on Riverway) Boston, Friday, September 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interment at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Museum of Fine Arts – Boston, Development Office, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, the Boston Ballet, 19 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02118, or NYU Stern School of Business, make your gift online at stern.nyu.edu/memorial and indicate that your gift is in honor of “Dennis Beckingham, MBA ‘84”

Services for Dr. Barry S. Siegel will be held graveside on Sunday, September 11, 2016, 1:00 pm at the Temple Beth Zion Section of the Zviller Cemetery, 776 baker Street, West Roxbury.

Daniel Bubly of Sharon passed away on September 3rd after a long battle following complications of a stroke. He is survived by his wife Gloria (Glazer), daughters Berylee and Ava, son Dr. Gary Bubly and daughter-in-law Dr. Karen Smigel, grandchildren Alison and Rachel, his brother Jack, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Boston Latin School, Harvard College and Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he studied Landscape Architecture. His work earned numerous awards including recognition for his design of the Wheaton College campus and a Presidential Award for his design of parts of Charles River Dam project.

He worked for several engineering firms before starting his own company, Bubly Associates, in Providence, which specialized in Environmental planning and environmental impact statements.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Daniel’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, for their dedication and the wonderful care he received. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care, 1575 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

Funeral services and Shiva were private.

The family will receive friends at the home of Gary Bubly and Karen Smigel in Somerset on Monday, September 12th from 7-9pm.

Axelrod- Jack, of Newton, on September 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Pnina (Dervish) Axelrod. Devoted father of Amy Reyna Axelrod, and Jill Lisa Axelrod. Dear grandfather of Five grandchildren. Graveside service at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton, on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Julius and Rachelle Levin on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gloria Irene Bloom(Apt) Of Prescott, Arizona, formerly of Troy, New York, and of Dorchester and Milton, on September 3, 2016. For 70 years the cherished wife of the late Hyman L. Bloom, M.D. Beloved daughter of the late Max and Bertha Apt. Dear sister of the late Helen Jaffe, the late Ruth Volinsky, and the late Fagie and Leon Apt. Devoted mother of Richard and Donald. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 945am. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice .

Ellen Byer Friedlander, 88, died in the comfort of her home at 64 Selwyn Road, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, attended by her four daughters on September 4, 2016.  She was the widow of Philip Friedlander who died in 1971. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Friedlander, who lives in New Hampshire with her husband, Stephen Schulz, and Lisa’s children:  Lexa Hillyer and Charles Wulster and their daughter Minna  of New York; Shira Hillyer and her husband Anton Delgiorno and their daughters, Gabrielle and Annalisa of New Hampshire; Megan Schulz of Boston and Adam Schulz of Albany. And daughter Kathy Goldberg, who lives in Newton, MA with her husband Donald; and their children Nicole of Boston and Benjamin of Newton. And daughter Lynne Friedlander, who lives in Newton, MA with her husband Steven Garfinkle;  and their children:  Jacob and his wife Brittany of Newton; Philip of Newton, Alexander of Boston and Michael of Newton. And Frances Friedlander, who lives in Holliston, MA with her husband William Brown, and their children Sophie and Jesse of Holliston. Ellen’s son, Paul, died in 1981. Her youngest sibling, Eve, is deceased and her brother, Howard Byer, lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Phyllis.

Throughout Ellen’s life she expressed a love of the arts, culture, scholarship, social movements and politics, as well as her family and close friends.  Her adventuresome spirit lured her from her Midwest home in Columbus, Ohio to the Northeast where she received her Bachelor’s Degree from Vassar College and relocated to the Boston area with her husband, Philip Friedlander.  During the years that followed her husband’s death she also received Master’s degrees in both Education and Social Work from Simmons College.  Widely read, she enjoyed conversations on many topics and remained a lifelong learner and bibliophile, often reading late into the night as well as the daily and weekend newspapers delivered to her doorstep. She participated in a book group, a bridge group and enjoyed classes at Lifelong Learners, An Independent Collaborative. She owned two pianos and continued to play her beloved composers all her life.

Her children and grandchildren often consulted her for advice about books and life. Among her legacies was Widowed Lifeline, a supportive group she developed while working at Cutler Counseling Clinic in Norwood, MA that continued for decades.  Her love of stories was also expressed in continuing her small psychotherapy practice well into her ninth decade, as well as writing her memoirs.  Her greatest joy was the love of her children, their children and their children’s children. After a private funeral the family will receive guests at Ellen’s home on Wednesday September 7^th between 4 and 7 PM and again on Thursday September 8^th from 6 to 8 PM. Please make any donations in Ellen’s honor to the non-profit who provided so much compassionate care to our family,  Good Shepherd Community Care 90 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459.  617.969.6130

Renowned film and television director Leslie H. Martinson died September 3, 2016 at the age of 101. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 16, 1915, and moved  to Hollywood to begin his career as a script supervisor on such films as Easter Parade and The Pirate.  He is best known for directing films such as PT109, Batman (1966), Lad: A Dog, The Atomic Kid, For Those Who Think Young, and Mrs. Polifax, Spy.  He began his career directing  The Roy Rogers Show, with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, and episodics such as Maverick, Cheyenne, Quincy, Dallas, Chips, Love American Style and The Brady Bunch.  He received the Griffoni Award for Batman and The Golden Boot Award for his work in western tv shows.  He died surrounded by his family, and is survived by his wife, Constance, daughter, Julianna, son-in-law, Douglas, grandson, Richard, and brother Burt.  Service at  Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 12:00 noon. For more information, please go to LeslieMartinson.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to be made to OPICA Adult Day Care, 11759 Missouri Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025.

CORKIN-Henry, of Hingham, formerly of Newton, on Sepember 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Bronstein). Devoted father of Michael Corkin and his wife Lauren, Stanley Corkin and his wife Jana, Susan Kalish and her husband Robert, and Jonathan Corkin and his wife Jaimee. Dear grandfather of eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Loving brother of the late Ruth Corkin and Betty Smith. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North Street, Randolph, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be in the catering Room at the Derby Clubhouse, 203 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham. Memorial observance will continue Tuesday evening 6-9 pm at the home of Michael and Lauren Corkin, and also Tuesday evening 6-9 pm at the home of Jonathan and Jaimee Corkin, and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm at the home of Susan and Robert Kalish. Remembrances may be made to National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, #200, Newton, MA  02458.

Maj. Jerome F. “Jerry” Meister, (USA-ret.), age 81, of Holliston, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Hass) Meister with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

Born on June 8, 1935 in Hartford, CT, he enlisted with ROTC at the University of Connecticut on January 8, 1958, and served in the U.S. Army QM Corps in various units and in a variety of positions.

Stationed at Pusan, Korea, Schenectady, NY; Ft. Benning, GA; Munich, Augsburg, Karlsruhe, Nuremberg, and New Ulm, Germany; Boston, Ft. Devens, MA; Ft. Lee, VA; San Diego, CA; Cam Ranh Bay, Saigon, Cu Chi and Long Binh, Vietnam., he was credited with seven separate campaign stars during service in Vietnam, 1965-1966 and 1970-1971.

His memorable experiences included being officer in charge of a two brigade supply point on the Vietnam border supporting 10,000 troops; 1^st Log. Cmd. Gen. Staff Briefing officer in 1965 and 1966; company commander of VII Corps designated demonstration company in Germany during 1961; and organized motor convoy from Cam Ranh Bay to Nha Trang and subsequent airlift of Jewish military personnel to Saigon for High Holiday Services in 1965.

He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with three OLCs, Meritorious Service Medal with one OLC, Army Commendation Medal with two OLCs, Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation (2 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with seven OLCs, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Armed Forces Honor Medal 1^st Class and Expert Infantry Badge.

After being discharged with the rank of major in 1980, he became the chief of operations of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency until his retirement in the late 1990’s.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Meister is survived by his daughter, Traci Blecher and her husband Adam; his son, Scott Meister; his grandchildren, Zachary, Brandon, and Caitlyn; his brother, Herbert Meister; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph Meister and Estelle Spungin.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow with full military honors in the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery in Natick. Memorial observance will be held at the Meister home on Monday following burial until 9 pm and Tuesday through Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 pm. There will be a Minyan service each evening at 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.  Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Of Prescott, Arizona, formerly of Troy, New York, and Dorchester and Milton, on September 3, 2016.  For 70 years the cherished wife of the late Hyman L. Bloom, M.D.  Beloved daughter of the late Max and Bertha Apt.  Dear sister of the late Helen Jaffe, the late Ruth Volinsky, and the late Fagie and Leon Apt.  Devoted mother of Richard and Donald.  Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 9:45 am.  Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Nessie (Seltzer ) (Rovner)Goodman- Died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Orchard Cove Skilled Nursing, Canton, after a long illness. She was 92. She was born in Chelsea, daughter of Harry and Rose (Gold) Seltzer and sister of the late Isaac “Edward” Seltzer. Often called “the prettiest girl in Chelsea,” Nessie graduated from Chelsea High School and the School of Practical Art in Boston. In 1947 she married local boy, Samuel “Smiley” Rovner. During World War II, she was active in the Boston Jewish USO. At various times, she worked as an artist for a greeting card company and as a real estate agent in Marblehead. She enjoyed spending hours outside painting landscapes. All her life people responded to her glamour, style and sociability. For many years, she was always quick to join a bridgegame, go shopping, or dine with family and friends. With her late first husband, Nessie moved to Stoneham, where they owned a drug store. They later moved to Marblehead. She later married Phillip Goodman and they lived many years in Swampscott and Lake Worth, FL before his passing. She lived at Orchard Cove for the last four years. She contributed to many charitable causes, including Jewish organizations like Hadassah and Women’s ORT. She was the mother of Ellen Rovner (Michael Zimman) and Karen Rovner (Bernard Zelitch). She was step-mother of Ellen Morse (William) and the late Jeffrey Goodman. She was grandmother of Samuel Zimman, Rebecca Zelitch, Sarah Dulong, Rachel Keegan, Daniel Zimman, Rosalyn Villers, Samuel Zelitch, Stephanie Wolf, David Tanger and Melanie Goodman. She was aunt of Lee Caplan and the late Eric Caplan. She had 11 great-grandchildren who knew her as“Bubbie”.Graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at 11:00 am at Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett. Shiva will be at the home of Ellen Rovner and Michael Zimman following the service until 4pm and Saturday from 6 to 9pm.; and Sunday at the home of Karen Rovner and Bernard Zelitch  from 1-4pm.Contributions in her name may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.

Lesley Caroline Chiller, of Los Angeles, California, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016, as a result of complications from systemic lupus erythematosus. She died at the home of her mother in Tucson, Arizona. Lesley was born July 30, 1976, in Boston and raised in Sharon, Massachusetts. Les graduated from Sharon High School where she excelled in English and writing. Following a year at the University of New Hampshire, Lesley earned a BA in Economics from the University of Massachusetts-Boston and a Certificate in Graphic Design from Pima College. An avid reader and music lover, Les enjoyed visual art, button-hunting, textiles, history, food anthropology, and politics where her deep passion for social justice was apparent. In recent years, Lesley had become a student of religion and continued to explore her own Jewish faith while learning from both Buddhist and Christian mystic traditions. Les was happiest in bed with her cats Olive and Hemingway, her love, and the latest graphic novel or Thomas Merton book. Family and friends knew Lesley to be wise and kind, but also armed with an unending sense of humor that was both intelligent and dry, even during trying times. This humor and spirit are inspiring gifts she leaves behind. Lesley is survived by her partner M. Gwin Wheatley of Los Angeles, CA; parents Robert Chiller of Newburyport, MA, and Sandra Shapiro Kramer of Tucson, AZ; sister Jennie Chiller Gordon and brother-in-law Seth Gordon of Franklin, MA; brother Matthew Chiller and sister-in-law Kate Lengyel Chiller of Fairfax, VA; grandmother Reneé A. Shapiro of Newton, MA; and longtime friend Cole Thaler of Atlanta, GA. She also leaves the joys of her life–nine nieces and nephews: Benjamin, Sophie, and Samuel Chiller; Myles and Madeline Gordon; Lawson Wheatley; and William, Annabelle, and Colton Jones. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard O. Shapiro and Blossom and David Chiller. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Cedars-Sinai—especially Drs. David Kawashiri, Yong-Jian Lin, Jana Posalski, and Nicholas Szumski, and Nurses Charlotte Jammott and Marney Jakubowicz. Gratitude is also extended to the Wheatley Family. Remembrances may be made in the name of Lesley Chiller to Sante D’Or Animal Rescue Foundation, in honor of Olive and Hemingway, PO Box 29076, Los Angeles, CA, 90029-0076, http://www.santedor.org/donate; The Feinstein Institute, Lupus Sisters Study, 350 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, https://support.northwell.edu/sslpage.aspx?pid=851 or New England Aquarium, Sea Turtle Hospital Program & Myrtle, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3399, http://www.neaq.org/giving. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Jennie and Seth Gordon. Memorial observance will continue Saturday 7-9 pm, Sunday 1-4, 6-8 pm.

Gittelman-Lawrence C., of Norwood, on August 28, 2016. Dear son of Gertrude (Franklin) Gittelman and the late Martin Gittelman. Loving brother of the late Nancy D’Giff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Schultz – Attorney Richard S. “Dick”, age 78, passed away on August 25, 2016 at his home in Falmouth surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Myrna (Natol) Schultz, daughter and son-in-law Marni and Andrew Schwartz, of Sharon, MA, and son and daughter-in-law Alan and Alisa Schultz of McLean, VA, his adoring grandchildren Samantha and Ben Schwartz, and Ellie and Toby Schultz, and his sister Joanne Frolich of Lexington, MA.  Dick was born in Brockton in 1938 to the late David and Blanche Schultz.  He graduated from Thayer Academy in 1956, Norwich University in 1960, and Boston University School of Law in 1963.  Dick served on active duty from 1963-1966 with the U.S. Army as a Captain with the 2^nd Armored Cavalry on the West German/Czechoslovakian border. Upon completion of his service, Dick returned to Brockton, where he established a very successful general law practice.  Dick was very active in professional and community organizations and received several awards for distinguish service.  He served as President of the Plymouth County Bar Association, the Brockton Kiwanis Club, and the South Area Jewish Community Center. He also served as Chairman of the Brockton Consumer Advisory Commission and was a member of the Brockton Board of Zoning Appeals, the Brockton Planning Board, and the Brockton Conservation Commission.  Dick retired to Falmouth, MA in 2000.  He remained active there, and was elected President of the Ballymeade Property Owners Association. He was an avid golfer with the Ballymeade Men’s Golf Association.  Dick was an ardent supporter and booster of his alma mater, Norwich University.  He was appointed as a member of the Norwich Board of Fellows and both he and Myrna were named as Life Members of the Norwich University Partridge Society.  He was further honored at his 55^th reunion by Norwich University with its Sustained Service Award.  He organized the Norwich Club of Cape Cod to welcome newly admitted students into the Norwich Family.  In both his long professional career and many years of devoted community service, Dick lived up to the great Norwich University tradition of the ideal “citizen soldier.”  Services will be held at noon onSunday at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon.  Burial with military honors will be at Plymouth Rock Cemetery in Brockton.  Memorial observance will be at the home of Marni and Andrew Schwartz immediately following and on Monday from 2-4PM and 7-9PM.  Shiva will resume at his home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9PM.  Remembrances may be made to Friends of the Colby Symposium, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663 or The Falmouth Jewish Congregation Endowment Fund, 7 Hatchfield Road, East Falmouth, MA 02536.

Goldberg-Donald H., 82, of Newton on Aug 24. He was the loving and well-loved husband of Jeanne Goldberg, to whom he was married for 57 years; father of Lauren Goldberg and Hope Kerber, father-in-law of David Wallace and Justin Kerber, and indulgent Papa to Eli and Danny. Don was president/CEO of New England Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton for 27 years. He was a visionary who advocated for rehabilitation medicine and hospice care before those issues were widely recognized. Don was founder and president of the National Association of Long Term Care Hospitals and a board member of the Massachusetts Hospital Association. He was a proud Boston native who graduated in 1952 from Boston Latin School and 1956 from Harvard College.  After earning a master’s degree in hospital administration from the University of Pittsburgh, Don worked at Boston City Hospital and Children’s Hospital, and directed the Hebrew Home for the Aged in Hartford, Conn., joining Sinai in 1978. Food markets throughout Italy, France and elsewhere, along with family beach vacations, provided colorful images for his lifelong photography hobby. Funeral services will be private.  Memorial observance will be at his home August 26 after 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Aphasia Resource Center at Boston University, 635 Commonwealth Ave. 6^th fl., Boston, MA 02215.

of Peabody, formerly of Waltham, on August 24, 2016. Beloved son of the late Alexander and Esther (Sinman) Goldman. Loving brother of Leon Goldman and his wife Phyllis. Cherished uncle of Leslie, Julie, and Adam. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, Friday, August 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Leon and Phyllis Goldman, Sunday through Wednesday 1-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Fenway Health, 1340 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215.

Braver- Neal A., of Charlestown, on August 23, 2016. Son of the late Martin D. Braver and the late Gilda (Cooper) Eyges. Brother of James Braver and the late Amy J. Braver. Nephew of Elaine Goldenberg of Waltham. Cousin of Allan Shapiro of Byfield, MA. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11:45 am. Remembrances may be made to the Riverside Community Center, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026.

Stephen M. Richmond, 77, of Newton, MA died Monday, Aug. 22,2016 at home after a courageous fight with cancer.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alberta (Miller) Richmond; son Larry and daughter-in-law Julie; daughter Marcy Lifter and son-in-law Les; daughter Emily and son-in-law Stephen A. Berrey; sister Eleanor Isaacson; brother-in-law William Kaye; grandchildren Zachary, Danny, Charlie, Hannah, and Sabrina; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Cynthia and brother-in-law Michael. A native of Newton, Richmond was a 1961 graduate of Harvard University and earned his juris doctorate from Boston College in 1964. A founding and managing partner of Kaye, Fialkow, Richmond & Rothstein in Boston, he joined its successor, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, serving on its executive committee and as managing partner of its Boston office. He later practiced law with his son in Wellesley Hills. Richmond was active in numerous professional, philanthropic and community organizations, including Jewish Vocational Services, Temple Israel, and the YMCA of Greater Boston Training Inc.He was an avid golfer and traveler but found some of his greatest pleasures in spending time with his family and many close friends.A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at 12 noon at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on The Riverway). Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (40 Dedham Street, Sharon) the family will observe Shiva at his home until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Shiva will resume Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Friday  2-4 p.m. and Saturday evening 7-9 p.m.In lieu flowers the family appreciates memorial donations be made to Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131 or Temple Israel.