Archive: June, 2016

Joan Ellen Josephson- Beloved wife of Dr. Mark Josephson for 48 years; devoted mother of Rachel and Stephanie, and adoring “Grammy” to Sylvie, Elan, and Sydney, died after a courageous battle with cancer on June 17, 2016 at the age of 72. With a BA from Penn State and an EdM from Columbia, she devoted her life to helping others. She was a teacher, advisor, and long term volunteer: at the Ronald McDonald House, as a leader of the surgical liaison service, and a member of the Parent Connection at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and a tutor for Read Boston. With a style of understated elegance and a motto to “always to do the right thing”, she was inspirational to all who came into contact with her. The world is a better place because of her.

Michael Plotkin-on June 17, 2016. A private service for Michael Plotkin will be held at Temple Israel, Boston. For further information please contact a member of the Plotkin family.

Of Randolph, on June 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Harry Hackel. Devoted mother of Victor A. Hackel and Kenneth C. Hackel (Jan). Loving grandmother of Nikki, Arielle, and Sean. Dear sister of Elliot Levine (Natalie). Also loved by Jan’s children and grandchildren, and many extended family members. Service at Vilno Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Kenneth and Jan Hackel on Sunday from 2-7 pm and at Shirley’s late residence on Monday 2-4 pm. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Of Sudbury, on June 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Myra (Finn) Miller. Devoted father of Elianna, Lora, and Nadine. Dear brother of Wendy Hertz, Joan Silvers, and Nancy Rau. Services at Cong. B’Nai Torah, 225 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the Miller home on Wednesday and Thursday until 8 pm and Friday until 5 pm. Donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or BONES – (Beagles of New England States),  P.O. Box 1510, New Boston, NH 03070.

Sophia Fleishman-of Needham, on June 14, 2016, at age 102.Beloved wife of the late Saul Fleishman and Hyman Needle. Devoted mother of Stephen Needle and his wife Terri and the late Lorelei Geller and her surviving husband Herbert. Also survived by stepsons Howard, Arthur and Jerry Fleishman. Dear grandmother of Pamela Shuman, James Needle, Harley Needle, Valerie Ahern and the late Scott Geller. She also leaves 10 step grandchildren. Dear great- grandmother of 9, and step great- grandmother 0f 15. Graveside service at Roxbury Mutual Society Cemetery,10 Washington St., Woburn, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2:00pm.Memorial observance at her residence on Thursday, June 16,2016 from  5-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2,Norwood, MA 02062,or Chabad House Jewish Center,34 Cedar St., Milford, MA 01757  www.gotchabad.com.

On June 11, 2016, of Newton. Survived by her beloved husband of 71 years, Rabbi Reuben M. Katz and by her devoted children Devi Stern and her husband Martin Stern of Chicago, Naomi Katz Mintz and her husband Rabbi Lewis Mintz of Acton, and Jonathan Katz and his wife Norah Wylie of Newton. She was the proud and loving grandmother of Sarah and Rachel Stern, David Mintz, and Rebecca, Daniel, and Michael Katz, and the ecstatic great grandmother of Ella Smith and Nadav Mintz. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Katz previously lived in Freeport, NY and was a gifted teacher in the Baldwin School District for more than 25 years.  Services at Temple Emanuel, 365 Ward St., Newton, MA at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 14, followed by calling hours during Shiva from 5-7:30 PM on Tuesday and continuing 5:30-7:30 PM Thursday, June 16^th at Cabot Park Village, 280 Newtonville Ave, Newton MA. Shiva observance will continue on Sunday at the Mintz home in Acton, 4:30-8:30 PM.

of Lexington, on June 10, 2016. Wife of Sam Silverman, with whom she shared a passion for the intellectual life, a commitment to Judaism, and a determination to grow and learn together over their 50 year marriage. She raised five children: Ann, Bill, Nancy (Ariel), Gila, and Aaron (Debra), and was the proud grandmother of nine: Zohar (Kelly), Maya, Inbal, Eran, Malia, Koby, Silvia, Miriam and Isaac. Sister of Sondra Patraker; aunt, cousin, friend, and colleague of many.

Phyllis was a qualitative researcher, writer, and teacher, best known for her contributions to the study of bereavement, and in particular, children’s grief. She was a knitter, a swimmer, a lover of all things red, hostess of dinner parties and holiday feasts, maker of chicken soup and apple pie.

Born to Joseph and Rose Rolfe, on July 10, 1927, she was raised in Queens, New York. She graduated from Brooklyn College in 1948, and spent 1949-50 in the newly-established state of Israel, working with refugees. She received Master’s degrees from the Smith College School of Social Work and the Harvard School of Public Health, and a PhD from the Heller School at Brandeis University.

Beginning in the late 1960’s, her research explored the needs of the widowed, and served as the basis for the development of many mutual help programs for the bereaved. She later conducted research with birthmothers and widowers, and was the Co-Principal Investigator and Project Director of the Harvard/MGH Child Bereavement Study, a longitudinal prospective study of the impact of the death of a parent on school age children. She taught for over 20 years at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and was subsequently a Scholar in Residence at the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis University. She spent the 1993-94 academic year at the School of Social Work at Haifa University in Israel, as a Senior Research Fulbright Fellow, and was the 1998 Scholar-in-Residence at Mandelbaum House, the University of Sydney, Australia. She was one of the founders of the Children’s Room, in Arlington, MA, which provides caring support for grieving children, teens, and families.

Phyllis was a passionate advocate for the view that bereavement is a normal life cycle transition, and not an illness to be medicalized. Her research and teaching influenced a generation of researchers and practitioners, by demonstrating that mourning was not about moving on or getting over the loss, but about finding a new sense of self, that incorporates a continuing bond with the deceased into a new life that we build without them. She was also one of the first scholars to explore gender differences in grief, and to take a developmental approach to the grief of children.

Her many publications include the books: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Grieving Children (with Madelyn Kelly); Never Too Young to Know: Death in Children’s Lives; Continuing Bonds: New Understandings of Grief (with Dennis Klass and Steven Nickman); Living with Dying (with Joan Berzoff); Widow to Widow: How the Bereaved Help Each Other; Helping Women Cope with Grief; and Widower: When Men are Left Alone (with Scott Campbell).

Phyllis received many awards for her work, including Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and the Israeli International Center for the Study of Loss, Bereavement, and Human Resilience; the Herman Feifel Award for Achievement in Thanatology from the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement; the Day-Garrett Award from Smith College School of Social Work; the President’s Medal and the Second Harvest Award, both from Brooklyn College; and the National Center for Death Education Award from Mt. Ida College.

Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be in Beit Olam – East Cemetery, Wayland.

Minyanim at the Silverman residence will be held Tuesday at 7:45 pm, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 am and 7:45 pm, Friday at 8 am, Sunday at 9 am and 7:45 pm, and Monday at 8 am. The house is open to visitors between the services.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Children’s Room, 1210 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

Michael Wayne Peisel, fondly known to many as “Miko”, 58, of Provincetown, formerly of Dedham and Boston, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2016 from natural causes. He struggled for many years to maintain his sobriety while working tirelessly to help others along the road of recovery.

Born in Portland, ME, beloved son of the late Muriel (Bernier) Peisel, he was raised in a large loving family in Westbrook, ME. He attended St. Hyacinth School and was a graduate of Chevrus High School in Portland, ME. He went on to study music at Rollins College in FL returning to ME to attend the Portland School of Beauty.  Well known and respected as a master hair stylist, he worked in salons in FL, Boston, Newton, and ultimately with his dear friends at Salon 54 in Provincetown.

A sweet, gentle, and kind man, Michael truly never had a bad thing to say about anyone. His smile and laugh were infectious. He was an accomplished musician mastering the piano, flute, violin, cello, and harp.  His creative ability knew no limits proven by the many sweaters he made and gave as gifts as well as numerous beautiful needlepoint projects. An opera aficionado, he enjoyed having season tickets to the Metropolitan Opera for a number of years. Michael’s gentleness was truly evident in his love of animals, especially to his beloved 3 dogs, Giavana, Savannah, and Jacoby.  He loved the beach, the ocean, and the solitude of Cape Cod. His personal struggle has ended but his spirit will live on in those that were so fortunate to have called him their friend.

Michael is survived by his beloved aunt Pauline Brassard of Brunswick, ME, many cousins, his former husband and best friend Brian Falvey of Dedham and North Truro, and so many friends whose lives were enriched by knowing this truly amazing man.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his friend, Fr. George Winchester, S.J., on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua, located in St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook, ME.

A memorial service will be planned after Labor Day in his beloved Provincetown.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Carrie A. Seaman Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1374, Provincetown, MA 02657.

Kruger- Bernice (Lefkovich), of Florida, formerly of Weymouth and Hyde Park, on June 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Kruger. Devoted mother of Richard, Howard, Mark and the late Alan. Dear grandmother of Stefanie, Michelle, and Hallee. Loving sister of the late Wilfred Lefkovich. Graveside services at Jewish Benevolent Cemetery, Grove St. West Roxbury, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Dr. Elliot M. Finkelstein-of Chestnut Hill,on June 5, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Bette Jane (Epstein) Finkelstein. Devoted father of Happy Rudnick and her husband Robert, Dr. Macie Finkelstein Himmel and her husband Robert and Andrew Finkelstein and his wife Tirza. Loving grandfather of Max Rudnick, Bennett Himmel, Cobi and Selah Finkelstein. Dear brother of Dr. Gerald L. Finkelstein and his wife Jill, and the late Ruth Sandler and her surviving husband Arthur. Service at Wilson Chapel,234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence until 5:00 pm and continuing  7-9 pm, and Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to The American Academy of Ophthalmology,655 Beach St., PO Box 7424,San Francisco, CA 94120.

Sylvia Salzman Richlin-of Newton, on June 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Padie Richlin. Devoted mother of William Gar Richlin and his wife Migsie, Dr. David Mark Richlin and his wife Maida, and Dean Richlin and his wife Pamela. Dear grandmother of Kimberly Ann Richlin, Jenny Rebecca Richlin, Eli Bard Richlin and his wife Sabrina Kate Blum, Sara Bard Richlin, Johanna Bard Richlin and her husband Gabriel Benjamin Paquette, Benjamin Louis Richlin, Anna Frances Richlin and Harrison Samuel Richlin. Loving great grandmother of Isabel Richlin Gonzalez, Abigail Goodman Gonzalez, Dalia Grace Richlin, Lucy Judith Richlin,Calla Juliet Richlin, and Antonia Bard Paquette. Dear sister of the late Herbert Salzman and Sylvia’s late twin Miriam Mintz. Devoted aunt of Nikki Brown and loving great aunt of Diana Miriam Brown and Alexander Ted Brown. Memorial service at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway) on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:30 am.The family will receive guests at the home of Pamela and Dean Richlin from 5-7 pm on Tuesday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. ,Roslindale, MA 02131.

Lee-Thelma (Adelman), of Newton Centre, formerly of Brockton, on June 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Lee. Devoted mother of Deborah A. Levine of Newton, Jonathan R. Lee of Virginia and the late David A. Lee. Dear grandmother of Josh, Matt and Zach Levine. Loving sister of Joel Adelman of CT, and Charlene Karp of Chestnut Hill. Devoted aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 1 pm. Following the interment in Woburn, the family will be at the home of Michael and Charlene Karp on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation, Development Office, 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Peter H. Garfunkel-of Newton, MA, on May 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Ilse (Wulff) Garfunkel. Devoted father of Dr. Muriel R.Gillick and her husband Laurence S. Gillick. Dear grandfather of Daniel Jacob Gillick and his girlfriend Cree Howard, Jeremy Nathan Gillick and his wife Alyssa Kimmell, and Jonathan Reuven Gillick and his wife Melody. Graveside service at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St.,Newton ,on Tuesday,  May 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Facing History and Ourselves, 16 Hurd Rd., Brookline, MA 02445,www. facinghistory.org

Of Randolph, on May 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Glenda (Garfinkle) Blake. Devoted father of Susan Loomis (Jeff), David Blake and the late Jay Blake, also daughter-in-law Darran. Dear grandfather of Lauren Brodie (Brad), Jenna McDevitt (Sean) and Jordan Blake. Great-grandfather of Camden McDevitt and Dani Brodie. Loving brother of Elaine Kaner (Lenny) and Faye Solup (Herbert). Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St.,Randolph, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, the family will return to Temple Beth Am. Memorial observance will continue at his residence Tuesday, 4-8 pm and Wednesday 1-4 & 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, MA  02368. Bob was a pharmacist and was the former owner of Blake Pharmacy in Mattapan.

Of Newton, on May 29, 2016. Born on July 14, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY. Loving son of the late Janice and Abraham Morganstein of NJ. Beloved husband of Mary (Winter) Morgan of Newton. Devoted father of Amy Morgan of Brookline and Barry Morgan and his wife Lauren of Natick. Cherished grandfather of Brynn Morgan. Dear brother of Shelley Gourley and her husband Mark of Framingham. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Services at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at his residence Tuesday following interment until 7 pm and Wednesday 12-8 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to  Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Dr.Herbert Cutler M.D.-of Brookline, on May 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late  Ruth  Rebecca (Litcofksy) Cutler. Devoted father of Linda Lourie and David Steele, Debra Rosenblum and her  husband Michael,and Steven Cutler and his wife Isa. Cherished grandfather of David Lourie and his wife Kristina, Susan Schueth and her husband Sam, the late Michael Lourie and his surviving wife Leslie, Lauren Gottfried and her companion Patrick Kelly,  Kate Peever and her husband Bill, and Joshua Cutler. Loving great-grandfather of Jared, Nathan and Heath, Barker, Mykah, Gracyn, Quintin, Abby, Emma and Charlie.Dear brother of the late Lawrence Cutler and Mildred Cutler. Services are private.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society,30 Speen St.,Framingham, MA 01701.

Age 57, of Chestnut Hill and Needham, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with melanoma on the night of May 27th. Stephen was a spirited, witty, and selfless person who could find joy in any situation. He made a positive impact on every person he came across, and truly personified what it means to be a mensch. He was born on February 8, 1959 to Charles and Carole (Berman) Silk  in Boston. Stephen was the devoted dad of two remarkable young women, Atlee Goodwin Silk of Memphis and Kaitlyn Price Silk of Needham. Stephen also leaves his wife of 26 years, Melissa Goodwin Silk, three loving siblings: Ellen Silk of Sharon, Marc Silk of Medfield, and Kenneth Silk of Brookline. He was beloved by his nieces Camilla and Vera Silk, his nephews Michael Broder and Sam Silk and his sisters-in-law, Abby Gardiner Silk and Sandi Wolchansky Silk. The funeral will be held at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:00 am, followed by memorial observance at his brother Kenneth’s home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BIDMC Melanoma Research, attn: Virginia Seery RNP, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston 02215 and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 72 River Park St., Needham 02494. Our lives were made richer by having been a part of his and we will remember him every day of ours. In honor of Stephen, we will live honorably and ask that you take every opportunity to tell the people in your lives that you love them.

Born on New Year’s Day in 1925 in Boston, he was the son of the late Israel and Polly (Levine) Sneider, both originally from Russia. Mr. Snieder joined the U.S. Marines on February 23, 1942 when he was barely 17 years old.  He qualified in bayonet two months later. His service during WWII included combat at Guadalcanal and the Battle of Bougainville in the British Solomon Islands. Private First Class Snieder was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp on November 17, 1944 at the Naval Air Station, Moffet Field, California. Mr. Snieder returned to private life and worked for the city of Boston and other jobs with the state and Federal government.  In 1969 he married the former Frances Ireland, adopted her son Blaine and the family settled in Newton the following year.  Morris and Frances’ son Wayne Snieder was born on January 2, 1979. He was a devoted father to Wayne and they loved walking their dogs near their Newton home. Wayne predeceased his father on September 16, 2011. Mr. Snieder passed away on May 27, 2016 at the Edith Norse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, surrounded by his friends and caretakers there.

Those wishing to honor Mr. Snieder’s service to our country are welcome to attend his services at the Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St, Newton Centre on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 2 pm. Remembrances may be made in the form of donations to the Bedford VAMC Patient Programs, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730.

Of Weston, on May 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Marie P. (Minisci) Cohen. Devoted father of Allison Flynn and her husband Lawrence, and Elizabeth Cohen. Dear brother of Scott Cohen. Son of the late Raymond and Cynthia (Haimson) Cohen. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, Monday, May 30, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following burial at Sharon Memorial Park, shiva will be held at Temple Sinai from 12-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stewart’s memory may be made to the Adult Survivorship Program, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Of Hull, on May 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (Levine) Silva. Devoted father of Stevan Silva and his wife Helaine of Braintree, Len Silva and his husband Piotr of San Francisco, CA, and Larry Silva and his wife Barbara Levenstein of Natick. Loving grandfather of Lauren Costa and her husband Brian and Jane Silva and her fiancée Geoff Parr. Cherished great-grandfather of Benjamin Costa. Services at Hull Village Cemetery, Nantasket Rd., Hull, Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance at the home of Stevan and Helaine Silva, Sunday until 8 pm and Monday until 4 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 600 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Evelyn Young-of Needham, on May 25, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late David and Gertrude (Vershbow) Giller. Devoted mother of Caitlin Newton and her husband Jonathan. Cherished grandmother of Alexander and Benjamin. Evelyn worked as a copy editor in the Boston area for many years.She was a talented artist as well.Graveside service at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 2:00pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Caitlin and Jonathan Newton Friday 5-8 pm  and Sunday 11-4 pm.

Of Framingham, on May 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Malkin. Services at Cong. Shirat Hayam Cemetery – Temple Israel section, 506 Lowell St., Peabody, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 1 pm.

Sylvia Jaffe-of Newton, formerly of Needham, on May 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Theodore”Teddy” Jaffe. Devoted mother of Charles Jaffe and his wife Martha Heller, Phyllis Spool and her husband Richard, Deborah McCarthy, and Judy Pearl and her husband David. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Harold Goldstein and the late Norton Goldstein. Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Staro Konstantinov Cemetery, Baker St.,West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Judy and David Pearl on Friday until 5:00 pm  and Sunday 1-5 & 7-9 pm,and will continue at the home of Phyllis and Richard Spool in Worcester, Monday and Tuesday 1-4 & 5:30-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Jewish National Fund, 42 East 69^th St., New York, NY 10021 or Sjogrens Syndrome Foundation, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 325,Bethesda, MD 20817.

of Newton and Palm Beach died at home on May 15 at age 89. Beloved wife of the late Robert Yanofsky and devoted companion of the late Morris Greenbaum.  She is survived by her brother, Sydney Miller, of Boston, and her three beloved daughters: Faye Yanofsky Gmeiner and her husband, John Gmeiner, of Kennebunk, Maine; Nancy Yanofsky and her longtime companion, Edward Brown, of Bethesda, Maryland; and Debra Yanofsky and her husband, Steven Shulman, of Brookline. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Julia Gmeiner and her husband, Joshua Wurzman, Harrison Shulman, and Andrew Shulman. Marcia volunteered for many philanthropic causes and was an avid golfer, homemaker and baker. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.  Services will be held on Monday, May 16, at 1:00 PM at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton. Interment to follow in Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Shiva will be at her former home following the funeral until 9 pm  and on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4 PM and 7-9 PM.

Of Peabody, MA, on May 8, 2016. Graveside service on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Grove St., West Roxbury, MA at 12:00 noon.

Herbert P.Bearak-Of Dedham, formerly of Framingham and Mashpee, on May 9, 2016.Beloved husband of Eleanor (Yanoff) Bearak. Devoted father of Judith Leary, Lisa Shuman and her husband Stephen, and Steven Bearak and his wife Michelle. Dear father in law of Edward J. Leary. Loving grandfather of Stefanie and Stacie Leary, Jeffrey, Jason and Jenna Shuman, Ruby Bearak, Samantha and Ricky Levitt. Dear brother of the late Morris and Saul Bearak. Devoted uncle of Arnold, Barbara and Joseph Bearak and the late Joel Bearak. Services in the chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 2:00pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Cardiac Fund at Mass General Hospital, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200,Wellesley, MA  02481. curealz.org

Of Lynn, on May 8, 2016. Dear uncle of Gail Gliserman, Michael Gliserman, David Dornbusch, and William Dornbusch. Loving brother of the late Jeanette Dornbusch and Rebecca Gliserman. Graveside services at Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Michael Gliserman. Remembrances may be made to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, 821 Corporate Drive, Lexington, KY 40503.

Siegal-Roslyn (Portnoy), of Newton, on May 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Siegal. Devoted mother of David Siegal, Michael Siegal, Bruce Siegal, and Sandy Hurwitz. Dear grandmother of Michelle, Derick, Scott, Samantha, Evan, Tyler, Evelyn, Allison , Melissa, Sydney, and Haley and 3 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Marvin Portnoy and his wife Shirley. Graveside services at Beth Israel Memorial Park Cemetery, 190 South St. Waltham, on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Bruce Siegal until 8 pm on Monday. Remembrances may be made to the Neurology Department, C/O Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA  02116

Of Cambridge, on May 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Harrington) Mazer. Devoted father of Robert, Roxanne, David, and the late Jonathan.  Loving grandfather of Evony Yolanda, Corey Chad, Lauren, Maia, Nyota, and Saki. Cherished great-grandfather of 9. Dear brother of Leah Sobel, and the late Bele Berg and William Mazer. Services on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Story Chapel on the grounds of  Mt. Auburn Cemetery,  580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA.  Interment will follow in the Cambridge Cemetery.

A reception will be held at their residence, 214 Garden Street in Cambridge, immediately following the burial, through 6:00 pm on Monday, and will continue on Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Donations in Art’s memory may be made to: The Greater Boston Food Bank at: https://my.gbfb.org/tribute or by calling 617-427-5200 x5066. Donations may be mailed to: The Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston, MA  02118.

Gelerman- Eva R. (Rosenthal), of Peabody, formerly of Randolph, on May 4, 2016. Wife of the late Irving I. Gelerman. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 10:45 am.

Leonard Linsky-of Newton, on May 1, 2016 .Beloved husband of Beverly (Basil) Linsky. Devoted father of Lois Linsky. Dear brother of the late Chester Linsky. Graveside service at the David Vicur Cholim Cemetery, 776 Baker St.,West Roxbury, on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:00 am.There will be no memorial week. In lieu of flowers remembrances to J.W.V. post 211, ℅ George Marshall, 832 Dedham St., Newton, MA 02459 or American Legion-Post 440, 295 California St.,Newton,MA 02458.

known to friends as “Ike”, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the age of 88. Born and raised in NYC, currently of Hingham, and formerly of Needham, Isaac was the beloved husband of 65 years to the late Clara Sobel. He was the devoted father of Frances Sobel and John Perfetti, Lisa Lawless Dunbar and her husband Philip Dunbar. He was the very proud and loving grandfather of Matthew Lawless and his husband Brian, and Robert Lawless and his wife Laura. Funeral services are private. Memorial donations in memory of “Ike” may be made to The National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 or online at http://braintumor.org/join-the-fight/ways-to-give/

Of Plymouth, formerly of Randolph, on April 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late David H. Sandler. Devoted mother of Brad Sandler and his wife Shirley, Gail Wagner and her husband Warren, and the late Myrna Poires. Loving grandmother of Todd and his wife Kim, Chad, Nathan, and Kevin. Cherished great-grandmother of Gabriella, Joshua, and Andrew. Dear sister of the late Gertrude Silverman. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Donations in her memory may be made to  Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or  American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Daniel Dosamantes, of Wayland, formally of New York City, age 80, died peacefully on April 30, 2016.  He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend, and husband to his late wife, Muriel. He is survived by his daughters Sara and Deborah, son David, grandchildren Jessica, Max, and Celia, and his sister Irma.

Daniel was born in Mexico City, where he spent his childhood.  He lived most of his life in New York City, though for several years during his retirement he resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Daniel had a deep love for the arts, influenced by his father, Francisco Dosamantes, a Mexican painter and lithographer.  His life’s passion was his profession as a talented stone sculptor and painter.  Daniel had many interests including traveling internationally and cross country, visiting museums, hiking, listening to classical music, reading poetry, following and discussing politics, gourmet cooking, and enjoying incredibly strong coffee.  He was an insightful, intelligent, and reflective man who will be greatly missed by his loved ones.

Memorial service to be held at a future date.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Daniel’s memory to the National Parkinson Foundation or the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sydney M. Liner-of Newton, age 95, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2016, surrounded by his beloved family. Sydney was born on November 22, 1920, the third of four sons to Hilda and Samuel Liner, both of Russia. He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife Alta (Burwen) in 1980 and his beloved second wife, Lenore (Rutman) in 2015. He is survived by his children, Ellen and Richard, grandchild Andrea, stepchildren Robert, Janie and Jackie, and their seven children and four grandchildren. He was the brother of Morton and the late Robert and Rabbi Paul Liner.Sydney was an accomplished baseball pitcher at Brookline High School and attended the Red Sox Rookie Camp in 1942 before enlisting in the US Navy and graduating from Flight school in Pensacola, FL. He was a navigator and pilot of PB-Y’s in the South Pacific, performing search and rescue and night bombing missions before returning to Pensacola to be a primary flight instructor. After the war, he returned to Liner Tire Company with two of his brothers, which was founded by his father in 1910 and continues to operate today as the oldest tire dealership in New England. Sydney was an avid golfer, spending winters in Lake Worth, FL, and continuing to work in the tire business well into his 80’s.Services with military honors will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon. The family will receive guests at 4 York Rd., Waban, MA on Monday after the funeral service until 8:00pm and on Tuesday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of Good Shepherd, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459.

Of Newton, a retired footwear industry executive, died peacefully April 26, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.  He was 91.  Born and raised in Everett, attended Everett public schools.  He served as a Staff Sargent in the 5th Air Force in the Pacific during World War II.  Graduated Suffolk University.  Mr. Groipen was an independent representative for many companies both regional and international.  He was past president of the Boston Shoe Travelers Association, member of the National Shoe Travelers Association, Two-Ten Association, Jewish War Veterans – Post 211, Garden City Lodge of the Masons, and a 55-year member of Temple Emanuel of Newton. Beloved husband for 67 years of Elaine. Devoted father of Beth Melnick of West Hartford, CT, Paul and his partner Todd Satterlee of Chestnut Hill, Larry and his wife Lori of Swampscott. Cherished grandfather of Julie & Justin,  Jennifer & Nick, Jamie & Ben and Allie and great grandson AJ, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He leaves his loving sister Doris Horlink of Newton.  Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the residence of Paul Groipen until 8:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459 or Cong. Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott, MA 01907.

Of Hull, on April 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Roland Deutsch. Devoted mother of Paul Deutsch of Knoxville, TN, Susan Deutsch of Southern Pines, NC, Nancy MacLean of Braintree, and the late Alan, Dennis, and Mark Deutsch. Dear sister of Leona Freedman. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Services at Hand in Hand Cemetery, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury, on April 28, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance at the home of Nancy MacLean through Thursday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701

Judge Beverly W. Boorstein-of Sharon, formerly of Newton, on April 24, 2016. Beloved wife of Sidney Boorstein. Devoted mother of Robin Boorstein, and Michelle Boorstein and her husband Brad Foss. Loving grandmother of Jacob, Ari and Gabriel. Dear sister of Dr. Ronald Weinger and Susan Weinger. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will receive visitors at her residence until 8:00pm,  Thursday 12-3 & 5-8pm, Friday 12-3pm and Sunday 1-5pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to West End House Boys and Girls Club,105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134, or Children’s Trust, 55 Court St., 4^th floor, Boston, MA 02108.

Hershman-Corrine F. (Burnim), of Sharon, on April 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Hershman. Devoted mother of Jon Hershman (Martha) , Bob Hershman (Janet), Stuart Hershman (Ann-Marie), Craig Hershman (Maura), Rhonda Jermyn (Jim), and the late Kathy Lynne Hershman. Dear grandmother of Billy, Shaun, Jenna, Brittany, Kyle, Cori, Daniel, Brian, Michael, and David. Great-grandmother of Ellie, Madelyn, and Emilia. Loving sister of the late Thelma and Adele. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 10:00 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Following interment, family and friends are invited to Raffael’s, 1601 Main Street (Route 1A), Walpole, until  4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA  02067.

Thelma M. Katz-Formerly of Brookline and Newton, on April 23, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph Katz.  Devoted mother of Susan Benjamin and her husband Dr. Barry Benjamin, and Jerome Katz and his wife Nancy Green.  Dear grandmother of Robert Benjamin and his wife Lauren, Ezra Benjamin and his wife Ricki, Jonathan Katz and Elizabeth Katz and her husband Alexander Putterman. Loving great grandmother of Mia, Jonah and Sage.  Dear sister of the late Paul Clark and Rhoda Davidow.  Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton, on Monday, April 25, 2016, at 11:00 am.  Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will receive visitors at the function room at 77 Florence St. (Hampton Place), Chestnut Hill, until 5 pm, and from 7-9 pm, and Tuesday from 6-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 South Roxbury Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035 or the MFA Fund, Museum of Fine Arts, Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 (mfafund@mfa.org).

At age 104, Anna Segal Castleman died peacefully at home in St. Louis on April 10, 2016.  Anna and her late husband Benjamin had three children: Ruth Griffin (wife of the late Emery) of Rochester NY, Jean Chase (wife of Lewis) of St. Louis MO, and Paul Castleman (husband of Linda Blackstone) of San Francisco CA.  Anna loved and was loved by her seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Anna graduated from Wellesley College in 1934 and remained an active alumna through her 75th reunion.  Anna’s other main interests included helping families of foreign MGH doctors settle in Boston and encouraging children’s interest in art as a docent at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Temple Israel in Boston, 477 Longwood Ave. (parking on the Riverway) Boston.

In memoriam contributions may be made to either The Wellesley College Fund or the Museum of Fine Arts Docent Program.

Reva Ruth Silverman-of Natick, on April 21, 2016.Beloved wife of Stephen. Devoted mother of Samuel Jay Silverman and Jennifer Barroso (Leo). Loving grandmother of Alec .Dear sister of Carole Potash. Dear aunt of Moira Larsen, Stuart and Neil Potash and Lesley Litman. Graveside service at The Pride of Jacob Cemetery, Jeshurun St. at 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following services family will be at her residence till 7:00pm Monday, and on Tuesday and Wednesday 3-7 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

of Falmouth, on April 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Kornbliet. Devoted mother of Wilma Salkin (Gerald) and Ronna Levin (Richard). Loving grandmother of Dana Blair Levin and Lynne Salkin Morris (Andy). Cherished great-grandmother of Hannah Shea Morris. Dear sister of the late Benjamin Baker, George Baker, and Frank Baker. Dedicated companion of the late Joseph B. “John” Grossman. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Monday, April 25, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following the service the family will be returning to Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton. Donations in her memory may be made to Friends of Falmouth Dogs, P.O. Box 438, Falmouth, MA 02540, Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA 02021, or a charity of choice.

of Sudbury, MA, formerly of Penfield NY, died peacefully at home on April 20, 2016 after a long fight with cancer.

He leaves behind his wife Nira, son Ron and his wife Alison, daughter Sharon and her husband Randall Martens, grandson Benjamin Kermisch, granddaughter Lena Martens, cousins Roxana and her husband Abe Shalo of Brooklyn, NY, their daughter Sibyl and her husband Joseph Wilmont of Mineola, NY, Adina and her husband Harold Bartram of London, England.

Dorian was born in Romania, served as an officer in the Israeli army and came to the United States to study. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and then devoted his career to conducting research for Xerox where he was awarded many patents.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking long walks with his dog, traveling and reading.

Private services will be held.

Sklar-Harold “Hal”, of Randolph, on April 20, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Brown) Sklar. Devoted father of Martin Sklar and his wife Janice, and Harvey Sklar and his companion Bonnie Kirshtein. Dear grandfather of Adam Sklar, Jennifer Leitner, and Robert Sklar. Great-grandfather of Max Leitner. Loving brother of the late Estelle Olsen, Sidney Sklar and Herbert Sklar. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, Friday, April 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm. The family will be at the home of Harvey Sklar through Tuesday evening. Remembrances may be made to Harold’s favorite charity, Pan Mass Challenge, pmc.org, memo checks for rider # HS0005. The family would like to thank Dr. Martin P. Solomon, his nurse Nicole, and Dr. Glenn Bubbley for their excellent care.

originally from Binghamton NY, and Marblehead and Swampscott MA, daughter of the late Rose Olsen Pearis and Philip Pearis and the late Arlene J. Pearis, sister of the departed, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday April 17, 2016.   She was married to Attorney Burton W. Gerrig for 58 years.  Her most important achievement in life was her three children, five grandchildren, and her new granddaughter Sophia. Robert, her oldest son, 57, of Natick, MA is a Tufts University graduate and an IRS employee for over 27 years.  Her middle son, Daniel, 55, of Leesburg, VA, is a Cornell University graduate and is an employee of the Department of Defense.  Her daughter Jennifer, of Medway MA, 52, is a graduate of the University of Southern NH and is a manager at Restaurant 45 in Medway MA. Jennifer and David, a wonderful son-in-law, have three boys, the eldest son Craig, 23, is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  His Fiancé Sophia is studying to be a reiki master.  Their middle son Christopher 21, is a junior at the University of Massachusetts, and is studying kinesiology and intends to pursue a PHD.  Her youngest son Brian, 18, is the Medway High School Senior Class President, a dedicated student, and will be studying economics in the fall at the University of Pittsburgh.  Her middle son, Daniel, and his beloved wife, Yehudit have two children.  Aylon, 17, is the Riverside High School Junior Class President and a talented baseball player.  Their daughter, Ariella, who recently had her bat-mitzvah, is a beautiful talented girl and an aspiring tennis player. Living for her children and grandchildren was the greatest joy in Marcia’s life.

Marcia graduated with a degree in elementary education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and received her master’s degree in Moderate Special Needs from Northeastern University.   Beyond her masters, she furthered her education via additional special needs courses.  As a teacher, Marcia worked with special needs children for 32 years and enjoyed all the time she spent with these very special students. She was known as a patient, kind and loving teacher.

During her time in Parlin House Hospice Residence, Marcia was regularly surrounded by her dear friends Helen Brody and Sandy Bornstein, members of her book club, fellow teachers, and a wonderful hospice staff too many to mention. Marcia had a hard but fulfilling life, suffered many difficulties, but, courageously rose above them.

On Thursday, April 21^st at 11:00 am, a memorial service will held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd, Newton Center.  Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, 25 Glenwood St, Natick, MA will immediately follow the memorial service.  Shiva will be held at the home of Jennifer Walsh, 10 Kimberly Drive, Medway, MA on Thursday, April 21^st immediately following interment until 8:00 PM, on Friday April 22^nd from noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday April 23^rd from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm for Havdalah followed by Shiva.  Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Dr. David Barbie Research Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.

Liz Schwarz died on April 16^th peacefully at her home in Milton, MA.  Liz was a long-standing practitioner and advocate for social causes particularly related to homelessness and women’s health. She was also a devoted and loving wife, mother and friend.  Liz touched the lives of countless people in the Boston area through her relentless pursuit of helping those in need whether they were clients, patients, friends or family.

Born Elizabeth J. Schwarz to Thomas and Shirley Schwarz, she was raised in Hartsdale, NY, and graduated from Woodlands High School, Colgate University and Boston University. Liz worked as a social worker in Boston for more than 20 years, at Tufts New England Medical Center and later in private practice. She was known for her extraordinary ability to empathize and help others solve their most difficult and complex personal problems. Liz’s passion was her love of family and her large community of close friends. She loved nothing more than spending time with her wife and daughters. Her warmth lent itself to building strong relationships and her sense of humor and whimsy with friends and strangers alike will be greatly missed.

The list of family who love and will miss her includes her wife Lisa Perricone and her daughters Viviana Schwarz and Sara Perricone. She is predeceased by her mother Shirley Schwarz. Also surviving are her father Thomas H. Schwarz, step-mother Susan Schwarz and step-father Leon Gutherz, her brother Doug Schwarz, sister-in-law Beth Marcus and nephew and niece Marcus and Julia Schwarz. She is also survived by Erich, Linda and Nick Hammerle of Vero Beach, Florida and many aunts, uncles and cousins

A memorial service will be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton, MA 02459 on Thursday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Liz’s name to Camp Homeward Bound, Coalition for the Homeless, 129 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038.

Rosalind “Roz” Rowley (née Silverman) died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 14th in Cambridge, MA at the age of 70.

Rosalind is survived by her husband, Robert Rowley of Watertown; son, Eric Lannquist of Quincy; and step-son Kevin Rowley of Springfield.

Rosalind was born on March 12, 1946 in Malden, MA to Alice and Bernard Silverman. She graduated from Boston College with a master’s degree in Special Education. Rosalind worked for over 40 years as a teacher for Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. She had a special interest in Braille Literacy and in 2010 was honored by the Braille Institute for Excellence in Braille Instruction.

Rosalind had a passion for teaching, shopping (especially jewelry) reading, travel, and going to the movies. She was an active and dedicated member of the MA chapter of the American Council of the Blind and the Perkins Alumni Association, where in 2015 won the distinguished Alumni Award.

A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19^th at 10:00 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. Newton, MA, with graveside services to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Warren St. Watertown. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rosalind’s life. Please send donations to American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff of the De Rham hospice house for their loving care and dedication.

age 74, of Belmont, MA, died peacefully at home on April 13, 2016. Born December 1, 1941, in New York City, he grew up in the Bronx. He attended Bronx Science High School, received his BA from Columbia University and his PhD from Boston University. He was a gifted psychotherapist who worked at McLean Hospital, maintained a private practice in Cambridge, MA, taught at Harvard Medical School and mentored many students. Arthur was a man of many talents and interests. Creative and possessing a keen intellect, he loved to read and was a passionate photographer, cook, and art collector. Everywhere, people were drawn to him. And he enjoyed a wild sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Ann and Philip Klein, of the Bronx, NY. He is survived by his two sons, Jared and Oliver Klein of Cambridge, MA and Los Angeles, CA, respectively; by daughter-in-law Ciel Wendel, and by grandchildren Mason and Uma Rose. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Summer of Park City, UT. Memorial services will be held at the Highland Meadows Cemetery, 700 Concord Avenue, Belmont on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Following the service, a gathering will take place at the home of Cynthia Carpenter and Robert Walley at 62 Flett Road in Belmont.

Walter James Cahners (90) of Boston, MA and Wellington, FL, formerly of Brookline, MA and Bangor, ME died peacefully on April 11, 2016 after suffering from multiple long illnesses. He was best friend and devoted protector of his wife Sue (Schwartz) for over 64 years, encouraging, supportive and loving father of Amy Cahners and Catherine Cahners and her husband Dr. Andrew Gillies, proud “Pop” to Nicole and Rachel Hunter and Samantha and Kimberly Gillies, and inseparable from his dog Charlie. Walter was the youngest son of Katherine “Kitty” (Epstein) and James Cahners and beloved youngest brother of the late Charlotte Cahners Harpel Glass, Norman Cahners and Fulton Cahners. Walter will be missed by his family and many friends who will remember him as both a fierce competitor and a consummate gentleman. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Newton Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Catherine Cahners and Dr. Andrew Gillies until 8:00 pm and will continue Wednesday, April 20, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the home of Amy Cahners. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Solomon Scholars, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116, www.giving.brighamandwomens.org, or to a charity of your choice.