Archive: March, 2016

Vicki Roberts -Age  67, of Hingham, on March 9, 2016. Dear daughter of the late Murray and Sylvia (Freedman) Roberts. Graveside service at Plymouth Rock Cemetery,1000 Pearl St., Brockton, on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm.

Helen Gorach-of Belmont, on March 9, 2016. Beloved wife of David Gorach for 60 years. Devoted mother of Harold and Richard Gorach and the late Caryn Gorach. Dear sister of the late Max Rosen. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance at her residence Saturday after sundown and Sunday 11-8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Ave., Belmont 02478.

LEVIN – Betsy J. (Anteen), of Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, on March 6, 2016. Beloved wife of Norman L. Levin. Devoted mother of Alan M. Levin and his wife Kelly. Sister of the late Steven Anteen. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon (please gather behind the administration building), on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 1:45 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at her residence through Wednesday evening only. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA  01701.

Age 53, died in her home on Sunday, March 6, 2016, of metastatic breast cancer. Gina was born and raised in Chicago and attended the Francis W. Parker School. After high school she moved to Israel, where she studied theater at the Hebrew University, and met her former husband, Ted Miller.  After working as a stage manager in New York, Gina settled in Boston, where she raised her children, Zach and Zoe Miller. Here she found her true passion and gift, teaching, both as a high school English teacher and in Jewish congregational schools. In 2001, Gina met her spouse, Rabbi Toba Spitzer, and together they created a loving home first in Lexington and then in Waltham. Gina was a woman of boundless energy and deep compassion and warmth.  She had a huge creative spirit, evidenced not only by her teaching, but also by her intricate Sculpy creations, blog writing, blanket-making, complex birthday cakes, and countless published letters to the Globe. But Gina’s true legacy, in addition to her children, was her teaching. She offered her students both learning and love, and that love was reciprocated in fullest measure throughout her career and in her last days.  She taught not just literature or Judaism but critical thinking about the world in which we live. She inspired her students to become their best selves and to work for a world free of oppression. For the past 15 years at Weston High School, Gina was devoted to the METCO program, and she worked to make both her classroom and the school community inclusive of diverse views and identities.  Her fierce love of her children, deep partnership with her spouse, devotion to her extended family, ability to delight children of all ages, and passionate friendship with so many who loved her, will live on. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill. Memorial observance will be held at her residence on Tuesday 7-9 pm, Wednesday & Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 pm, and Sunday 4-6 pm. Donations in Gina’s memory can be made to the Gina Fried Memorial Scholarship at Weston High School –  ℅ Business Office, 89 Wellesley Street, Weston MA 02493.

Michael H. Federman of Westborough, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and popular member of the community, has passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Mike, who was 78, died peacefully at his home in Westborough on Friday with his loving wife of 50 years, Toby, by his side.

Mike, the son of the late Nathan and Edna Federman, was born in Brooklyn on May 24, 1937, and grew up in Brookline, Mass. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree in journalism from Boston University, and served in the U.S. Air Force reserves, where he was briefly activated during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

After college, Mike worked as a reporter for a business wire service before joining the Thom McAnn shoe company in Worcester, where he was director of public relations. In the late 1980s, he opened his own public relations firm, which he continued to operate until retiring a few years ago.

Mike and Toby moved to Westborough some 45 years ago and became active in the community. He headed a number of professional organizations, volunteered with local charities and was a founder of Congregation B’nai Shalom.

Mike loved Cape Cod, where he had a vacation home, and went on countless road trips with Toby. But his favorite place was being at home in Westborough. Although Michael slowed down in the last few years, he never complained about his illness, serving as an inspiration to many with his friendly and upbeat demeanor.

In addition to Toby, Mike is survived by his sons, Josef, husband of Carmit and parents of Avia, Uri and Elnatan Federman of Jerusalem, Israel; Aaron, of Somerville; and Daniel, husband of Jennifer and parents of Alex, of Tiburon, Calif. Mike was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Cohn; and leaves a warm, extended family.

A  service will take place at Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, in Westborough, on Monday, March 7, at 10 a.m.Burial will take place at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Mike’s memory to either Congregation B’nai Shalom or the Westborough Senior Center

of Stoughton, on March 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Elaine (Block) Pellegrini. Devoted father of Samantha and Micah. Brother of Dorothy West. Services at Temple Beth David, 1060 Randolph St ,Canton, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1 pm. Following interment in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at Temple Beth David. Memorial observance will continue at his residence, 210 3rd St. Stoughton, Monday through Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Evening minyan at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth David, Canton.

Formerly of Sharon and Stoughton at 100. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Baker and the late Jacob Shaer. Loving mother of Barbara Shaer of Mansfield and Stephen Shaer and his wife Eleanor  of Boston and Mashpee. Loving grandmother of Jon and Lori Shaer of Needham, Brian Shaer of Manhattan, NY, Jaime Freedman and Jeremy Kozubek of Salem. Great-grandmother of Benjamin and Madeline Shaer of Needham. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 10 am. Following services memorial observance will be at NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, until 4pm and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Seifter-Charles M., of Wellesley, on March 1, 2016. Dear son of Dr. Julian L. Seifter and Betsy W. Seifter. Loving brother of Andrew Seifter and his wife Lori. Loving uncle of Ellie Seifter. Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Road, Wayland, on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the Seifter residence through 9:00 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of West Newton, February 29, 2016, at age 79.  Beloved husband for 58 years of Paula Corman and cherished father of Bicky Corman (spouse of Gerald Kell).  Born in Boston and a resident of West Newton more than 65 years, Joel received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and his MBA and Ph.D. in Economics and Management from the University of Pennsylvania.  Professor Emeritus, Joel retired from Suffolk University’s Sawyer School of Management where he taught for 30 years, authored two textbooks on entrepreneurship and several hundred journal articles. Also survived by sister Nancy Corman Berk and her children.  Graveside service at the Boylston Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm.

Dorothy Fox-of Brighton, Formerly of New York, on February 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry Fox. Devoted mother of Jane Fox, and Nancy Webber and her husband Dr. Tony Webber. Beloved grandmother. Services in New York, Sunday, February 28,2016.

of Newton. Born in Boston on June 10, 1927 to immigrant parents, Mr. Brezniak graduated from Newton High School in 1944. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he graduated from Northeastern University in 1950 with a degree in business. He also served in the Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. Brezniak spent several decades as a partner at Brezniak & Shulman Insurance Agency in Boston. He also owned a series of nightclubs in Boston, including The Rathskeller, a legendary rock music venue in Kenmore Square.

Mr. Brezniak was an active athlete and outdoorsman, a passion he pursued at the Boston Ski & Sports Club, which he purchased in 1974. Under his direction, the BSSC grew from an informal club with two part-time employees into a popular sport and social organization with 15 full time employees and tens of thousands of participants. “Gene was all about having fun,” says his wife Ann Lord, whom he married in 1996, and who worked alongside him at the BSSC. “He hated to work, but this didn’t feel like work for him. It was all about going skiing and playing volleyball and meeting cute girls. Including me.”

Along with Ms. Lord, Mr. Brezniak leaves a daughter, Debra Brezniak Solomon, of California, her husband David Solomon, and their children Jennifer and Max. His son Peter Brezniak lives in Connecticut.  Mr. Brezniak is also survived by two sisters: Cynthia Brezniak Shulman of Dedham (formerly Newton,) and Renee Brezniak Glazier of San Antonio, Texas (formerly Newton.) He was beloved by seven nieces and nephews, and by their spouses and children.

Funeral services will be held Sunday February 21 at 2pm at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd, Newton. Interment will be at Staro Konstantinov Cemetery on Baker St in West Roxbury. Shiva will be observed following the services on Sunday at the family residence, 340 C Boylston St.Newton(Residences at Chestnut Hill) through 8pm, and on Monday and Tuesday from 1-4pm and 6-9pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Program, 1200 Centre St, Roslindale MA 02131 or to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.

of Chestnut Hill, on February 18, 2016. Devoted mother of Susan Brenner and her husband Stuart, and Judy Belinfante and her husband Geoffrey. Dear grandmother of Jodi Mottola and her husband David, Lisa Stern and her husband Glenn, Jamie Mendelsohn and her husband Josh, Carrie Youngs and her husband Stuart, and Lacey Forman and her husband Seth. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to Massachusetts Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell, 350 S. Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Ruth was a successful entrepreneur, ahead of her time. First, as a record promoter/ personal manager, then as the owner of Bobbi Baker, LTD of Cambridge and Chestnut Hill, and later as a travel consultant. She lived her life” large and in charge”.

Carande-Roberta E. (Cohen), of San Ramon, CA, on February 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John David Carande. Devoted mother of Neil, Mark, Carl, and Beth. Dear grandmother of Kristie, Rachel, Matthew, and Alison. Loving sister of Mel, Richard, Janie, and Jean. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South St.,Stoughton, on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 11:00 am.

of Natick, on February 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Hyman Tandeter and the late Milton Zeughauser. Devoted mother of Deborah Katz and her husband Ralph. Loving grandmother of Sarah (Ian) and Bradley (Willa). Cherished great-grandmother of Olivia and Emily. Dear sister of the late Ruth Fink and Harold Grushkin. Graveside service on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd. (Rt. 27), Wayland (enter through North Cemetery). Memorial observance will be at the home of Deborah and Ralph Katz following the funeral until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

of Newton, on February 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Edward Piken. Devoted mother of Linda, Beth and Nina. Dear grandmother of Melanie, Zachary, Emma, and David. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at her residence on Thursday 4-8 pm, Friday 12-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St., Newton, MA 02465,  or to Schwartz Center for Compassionate Health Care, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 2100 , Boston, MA  02114.

of Waltham, died peacefully at home on February 17, 2016 at the age of 69 following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of David Rosen; the loving mother of Michelle Stewart and Elisabeth Rosen; the devoted grandmother of Jordan Stewart and Alexandra Stewart Young; and the cherished sister of Elinor Bernstein and Susan Kulok and aunt of Mitchell Bernstein, Andrew Bernstein, Sharyn Mandell, Jon Kulok, Brian Kulok, and Stephanie Anders. She was also an esteemed colleague among Boston health care attorneys and a cherished friend of many dozens of acquaintances, neighbors and golf partners who were drawn to her caring, vibrant and infectious personality. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she graduated from Boston University and Suffolk University Law School and practiced law at the Massachusetts Rate Setting Commission, the Massachusetts Division of Insurance, Choate Hall & Stewart, the University of Chicago Hospitals, Boston Medical Center, and Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan. Funeral arrangements are private. A memorial remembrance will be held at a later date. Donations in Nina’s memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Passed away on February 15, 2016 at the age of 85. Beloved father of Roni Siegel and her husband Leonard, and of Marjory Appel and her husband Jeffrey Dunetz. Loving brother of Thelma Kaplan and her husband Mark, and of Norman Appel and his life-partner Susie Freidman and ex-wife Wendy Appel. Devoted grandfather to Rebecca Siegel, and Julia, Caroline and Emily Dunetz. Cherished life-partner of the late Beth Pollack, caring ex-husband of Lee Appel and loyal friend of Mike Friedman. Shelly gave passionately to his work and employees at Perkit Folding Box and Shoe Carton Corporation; to a myriad of political, social and educational causes; and to his vast circle of family and friends. His zeal for life and love of others was infectious. Services will be held on February 21, 2016 at noon at Sharon Memorial Park  Chapel, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA, followed by a reception at 1:30 pm at NewBridge on the Charles – 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA. Donations in Shelly’s memory may be made to Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Box 127, Boston, MA 02127; http://thompsonisland.org/.

age 68, of Boston and Truro, passed away, with her family beside her, on Tuesday, February 15th after a brief illness. Born in Berlin, Germany on May 5th, 1947 to the late Sally and Joseph Ross, both survivors of Auschwitz, Miriam spent her childhood in Lakewood New Jersey. At age sixteen, Miriam attended Long Island University and in 1971 graduated from Washington University Medical School. There, she met her beloved husband of forty-nine years, Ralph B. Freidin, MD. Miriam was the loving mother of Jesse Evan Freidin of North Adams, Elizabeth Freidin Baumann, PhD and her wife, Suzanne Baumann, of Cambridge. She was the doting grandmother of Ruth Thomas Baumann. Dr. Freidin was a dedicated child and adult psychiatrist with practices in Boston and Lexington and a medical career that spanned forty-four years. Dr. Freidin was a passionate artist whose found object sculptures were shown in galleries in Provincetown. Miriam leaves behind her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Karen Ross, as well as many dear family members and friends. There will be a small family service for Miriam on Wednesday February 17th at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Shiva will be held this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the home of Dr. Ralph Freidin. In lieu of flowers, the Freidin family will be establish a scholarship fund in Dr Miriam Freidin’s name at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY.

Howard H. Freedman, 90, of Waban, MA, passed away peacefully February 13, 2016. Beloved husband for 59 years of Louise Allen Freedman and devoted father of Ellen Freedman of Holliston, MA, and Jane Freedman Hadley of Barrington, RI. He was a good friend of sons-in-law Bruce Rayner and Christopher Hadley; and loving Papa of Benjamin, Ethan, and Mae Rayner, and Adam and Charlotte Hadley. He leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, their children and special old friends.

Born in Brookline, MA, on November 25, 1925, Howard was the doting son of the late Edith Kohn Levine and brother of the late Zelda Ryter. In his freshman year at Colby College he was drafted into the US Navy and served his country from 1943-46 in Hawthorne, NV. Upon discharge, he graduated from Colby in 1949 and received an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Howard worked in the Boston area as a CPA for private and public accounting firms and retired from Raytheon Corporation in 1994 after 33 years in management accounting positions. For 25 years, he was a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Northeastern University. Howard volunteered as a tax advisor at the Newton Senior Center, served as the treasurer of Devington Investment Club and maintained a private home practice.

Among his passions were spending time in Sanibel Island, FL, visiting all but a few National Parks in the US and Canada, exploring cities of the world, the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, every bite of a lobster (or two), opera, big bands and the Boston Symphony, duplicate bridge, his investment club, working out with his trainer, trying new restaurants and sushi every Sunday night.

First and foremost was his love of family and vacations that were always spent with “his girls.” He was always available to listen and gave advice only when asked. He was dependable, supportive and non- judgmental. Howard was a detail person with a strong work ethic and a remarkable memory about his teachers and whatever he learned or pursued.

Services will be held at Temple Israel, Boston, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon MA. Following the service, memorial observance will be held at his home and continue until 4:00 pm and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm; and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his name can be made to Friends of Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215, or Colby College, 5100 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville ME 04901.

of Needham, February 26, 1934 – February 13, 2016. Son of the late Meyer J. and Edith F. (Nesselroth) Gordon. Carl spent his life in Needham, MA; he was a graduate of Hiram College in Ohio. Carl was a dear friend of Bill and Amy Holland, and their children, Mary, Catie and Andrew.  He was a loving cousin to Arthur, Andre, Claudia, Margaret, Eliot and James Gordon.  Carl will be missed by his good friend and caregiver, Richard Dunphy. Carl was an active member of Massachusetts Masonry; Past Master of Norfolk Lodge A.F. & A.M. ; Past Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts; and Past Commander in Chief of Massachusetts Consistory. The Gordon family was among the earliest members of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham and Carl received much love and assistance from the congregation during his long illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be held at his residence on Monday until 8:00 pm and Tuesday 4:00-8:00 pm. Donations in his name may be made to The Brotherhood Fund of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts c/o Arthur Johnson, G.S., 186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

Reservitz-Heidi (Patenaude), age 45, of Needham, MA on February 13, 2016, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, MA, she graduated from Chelmsford High School, Class of 1988 and Northeastern University, Class of 1993. Following college, Heidi worked at the family business, Video Consultant Service until 2003. She enjoyed skiing, hiking, cooking, traveling, the outdoors and above all, spending time with her family. She is the beloved wife of David Reservitz. Dear daughter of Theresa (Gosselin) and the late Leo Patenaude of Chelmsford, MA. Dear daughter-in-law of Edward and Rochelle (Warren) Reservitz of Easton, MA. Devoted mother of Abigail, Hannah, and William. Loving sister of Linda (Tim) Corkery of Hollis, NH, Kevin (Pam) Patenaude of Lowell, MA, Kimberly (Marc) Normandin of St. Paul, MN, Kenneth Patenaude of Lowell, MA and the late Eric Patenaude. Sister-in-law of Andrew Reservitz of Easton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She will also be missed greatly by countless loving friends. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Needham Cemetery. Shiva will follow interment at her residence Tuesday through Thursday 2-4pm and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), www.bcan.org.

Ida Belsky-age 104,of Dedham, formerly of Randolph, on February 12, 2016. Beloved wife of 77 years to the late Max. Devoted mother of Lawrence Belsky and wife Elaine of Delray Beach, FL, Gerald  Belsky and wife Evelyn of Boynton Beach, FL, and Phyllis Feld and husband Gerald of Gloucester. Loving grandmother of Howard Belsky and  wife Nancy, Alan Belsky and wife Christine, Susan Hollis and  husband Gordon, Debra Belsky, Skip Belsky and wife Barbara, Laura Sandler and  husband Les, David Belsky and  wife Cathy, Matthew Coill, Jon Coill, Debra Backus, Lauren Davis and husband Michael, Jonah Feld and wife Gillian, and the late Gabriel Feld.  Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and 5 great -great- grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Joseph,Philip, Hyman and Jacob Gessman, and Elsie Swartz. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St.,Sharon,on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance at the home of Skip and Barbara Belsky on Sunday only, continuing Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the home of Phyllis and Gerald Feld. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St.,Roslindale, MA 02131

Janet Yaffe- Of Rockville, MD, formerly of Newton,on February 9, 2016.Private services were held.

of Chestnut Hill, on February 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Iris (Spiegel) Saltsburg. Devoted father of Debbie Saltsburg and Daniel Saltsburg. Loving grandfather of Rachel Saltsburg. Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Visiting hours at the Saltsburg residence through Thursday from 2-4 and 7-10 each day. Morning minyan on Monday at 8 am, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7am, and Thursday at 6:45 am. Evening minyan Sunday through Thursday 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice, 80 Newbridge Way, Dedham, MA 02026 or MAZON: A Jewish Response To Hunger, P.O. Box 96119, Washington, D.C. 20090.

Shirley Berry-of  Fort Myers Beach, FL, formerly of Canton, on February 9, 2016. Devoted mother of Carol Newsam and her husband William Lander, Murray LaCasse and his wife Julie, Albert Lacasse, Susan Moore and her husband George. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.Dear sister of the late Nelson Berry and Beverly Beldon.Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 12:00 noon.

Adelyn Kelner –Formerly of Waltham,on February 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Albert Kelner. Devoted mother of Robert Kelner and his wife Ellen, Margaret Kelner, Carole Honyotski and her husband Peter. Dear grandmother of Beth, Andrew, Melissa Kelner, and Evan Kelner-Levine. Services at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St. , Waltham, on Thursday, February 10, 2016 at 1:00pm. Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Ellen Kelner until 9:00pm and Friday 2-5pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of Waltham, on February 8, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Frances “Fagie” Levenson. Devoted mother of Joshua Glantz. Loving grandmother of Paul Glantz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following burial in Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be at the home of Vincent and Beth Laiosa on Friday until 8pm, Saturday 2-8pm, and Sunday 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton, 675 Watertown St., Newton, MA 02460. Susan was the first woman president of Kiwanis in New England, a member of the Red Hat Society, a Laughitude instructor, an active member of the Mystic Choral, and Chairperson of the Personnel Committee for the Board of Directors at The Boys and Girls Club in Newton.

Of Newton, on February 6, 2016. Beloved wife of David A. Dembling. Devoted mother of Joel and Jane Dembling, Paul and Nancy  Dembling, Leslie and Michael  Esteghamati, and Julie and Howard Cyker. Dear grandmother of Jonathan, Adam and Josh Dembling, Andrew and Sarah Dembling, Ari and Lily Esteghamati, Cameron and Jordan Cyker. Sister of the late Alan Berman. Services will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of Paul and Nancy Dembling on Monday 1-5 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Cure Alzheimer’s, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.

of Westborough, formerly of Natick, on February 5, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Roz (Waldman). Loving father of Cindy Avergon and her husband Brad and Mark Bessell and his wife Linda. Dear grandfather of Brandon, Justin, Maddison, Johannah, and Benjamin. Brother of the late Morris, Charles, Sarah, and Vera. Private services will be held at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery. Memorial observance at the home of Cindy and Brad Avergon, Sunday, 4-8 pm and Monday, 12-2 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beth Tikvah Synagogue, P.O. Box 1042, Westborough, MA 01581 or the American Heart Association , 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Betty Saperstein, age  94, February 4, 2016, in River Vale, New Jersey, formerly of Brookline. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Devoted mother of Barbara  Friedman and her husband Steven, Nancy Casty and her husband Jimmy, and Joel Saperstein and his wife Susan Reef-Saperstein. Loving Grandma of Stephanie, Chloe, Lesley, Michael, Stacy and Lauren. Great Grandma of Noah, Ethan, Ari, Max, Isabella, Joshua and David. Sister of Lillian Miller and the late Sumner Waldox. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park,120 Canton Street, Sharon, MA, on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment family and friends are invited to at the home of Herb and Suzy Tobin,297 Marked Tree Rd., Needham until 6:00PM.Remembrances in her memory  to: Jewish Home Assisted Living,685 Westwood Avenue, River Vale, NJ 07675.201-666-2370

Sheila Diamond, age 79, of Chelmsford, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ, on February 3, 2106. Beloved wife of Arthur Diamond. Dear daughter of the late Morris and Bertha (Barmack) Epstein. Devoted mother of Eric. Devoted mother of Joe and his wife Linda. Loving grandmother of Sydney and Ellie. Loving sister of Murray Epstein. Family memorial on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Friends and Family are invited to a memorial observance from 1-4 pm at her son’s home at 7 Trailside Way, Westford. Remembrances may be made to Mental Health Association of SW NJ, 217 Black Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035.

Sheila Diamond, loving wife and devoted mother of two and grandmother of two, passed away peacefully after a long illness and series of debilitating infections, on February 4, 2016 in hospice care surrounded by her loving family and rabbi at Emerson Hospital in Concord Massachusetts.

Most recently a resident of Chelmsford Massachusetts, Sheila was born in Philadelphia PA on January 29, 1937 where she attended Gratz High School and Temple University.

She moved with her family several times living in Pottsville PA where her children were born, moving to New Castle PA, Battle Creek MI, Blackwood NJ, Cherry Hill NJ, and last to Chelmsford MA.

After her boys – as she referred to them well into their adulthood – completed high school in Cherry Hill she returned to the workforce first as an office manager and then in a role she cherished as the Public Relations and Outreach manager for the Mental Health Association of Southern New Jersey for several years in the 1980s and 1990’s.

She was very well read, a devotee of the classics and modern fiction, with a limitless vocabulary; her favorite novel is Middlemarch by George Elliot which interestingly is set against her favorite detective novels by Ross MacDonald.

Sheila was known for her huge heart, warmth, compassion, sweetness, empathy, kindness, and selflessness. She was a wonderful conversationalist, always conveying an interest in the other person’s story. She was a passionate “antiquer” with a love for enigmatic prints and historic nick knacks that tell a story. She had a quick wit that was touched at times with appealing and sweet natured teasing.

Above all though she often said and always showed that her children and husband were her whole world. Well not entirely her whole world – she loved her corgi dogs too including Mike and MC.

She leaves her husband Arthur of Chelmsford MA; her son Joe Diamond and daughter in law Linda Diamond of Westford MA; her son Eric Diamond of New York City; her grandchildren Sydney and Ellie Diamond of Westford MA; and her brother Murray Epstein of Cady TX.

age 13, of Dedham, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2016 as a result of a tragic accident. Born on August 4, 2002 in Weymouth, Eric is the son of Henry and Cyndy (Munn) Plathe. He was a student at South Shore Christian Academy, where he enjoyed playing soccer and basketball. He loved both his friends at school and in his neighborhood in Dedham. In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his siblings, Henry J. “Jay” Plathe Jr., Andrea L. Plathe Roy, Gregory R. Plathe, and Jonathan L. Plathe. He also leaves his paternal grandmother, Mary Plathe, of Dedham, his maternal grandmother, Beth Munn, of Rome, GA, and a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Eric will be remembered for his happy and joyous spirit, his fondness of animals, and  his love for family and friends. Eric knew no strangers and was a genuine friend to everyone. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 6 pm in the First Baptist Church, 40 West St., Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, Eric’s family requests donations be made to South Shore Christian Academy, Eric Plathe Scholarship, 45 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA 02188.

Brian Falvey, Funeral Director

Of Millis, on February 1, 2016. Daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Mark) Warsofsky. Sister of the late Jack Warsof. Service at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Auburn Rd., Millis, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Annette “Sissy” (Oranburg) Kane-of Coral Springs, FL, formerly of Lynnfield, on January 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Harry Kane. Devoted mother of Linda Kane, and Steven Kane. Cherished grandmother of Mark, Daniel and Eric Peikin. Loving great grandmother of Nathaniel, Benjamin, Emma and Eli Peikin. Services in The Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at the Beth El Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda Kane until 8:30 pm and Friday 1-5pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02481 or Hadassah,1320 Centre St., Suite 205,Newton, MA 02459.

On January 30, 2016, Anky Siegel ( van der Veen), beloved wife of the late Ernest Siegel; devoted mother of Dr. Madelyn Siegel (Howell Baum), Victor (Ellen) Siegel, Michael Siegel (Judi Darrow); dear sister of Ellen van der Veen and the late Ferdinand van der Veen; loving daughter of the late Max and Lucy van der Veen; adored grandmother of Elena and Maya Baum, Devora, Shira and Ari Siegel, Max and Olivia Siegel. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Hebrew Senior Life, c/o Gale Doane, 1550 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 or Good Shepherd Community Care Hospice, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459.

Sondra “Geri” Hackel of Boston, on January 30, 2016. Devoted mother of son Peter Hackel and daughter Jodi Talarico and her husband Stephen. Cherished grandmother of Ashley Natale, Emilee Miller, Amanda, Madison, Brooke and Olivia Hackel. Geri was a graduate of Leland Powers School of Radio, TV & Theatre before becoming staff writer for both Panorama and Playbill Magazines. Geri went on to become speech writer for longtime Newton Mayor Theadore “Teddy” Mann and was the first female constable in the state of Massachusettes. Geri’s rich legacy includes her work with the Newton PTA, Temple Beth Avodah Sisterhood, BARC, Boston’s theatre community, the homeless as well as her tenure as President of City- Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library. Geri was a vibrant and colorful longtime resident of the North End and Boston Waterfront community. Services are private. Memorial observance at the home of Peter Hackel, Monday,February 1, 2016 from 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, PO Box 286, Boston MA. 02117 -or- Compassionate Care Hospice www.cchfoundation.net

on January 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Rachel (Jacobson) Rosenblum. Devoted father of Miriam Rosenblum and David Reilly, Jonathan Rosenblum and Carolyn McConnell, Leah Rosenblum and Jean-Philippe Schulman. Loving grandfather of Erin Windheim and her husband John, Joe Reilly and his wife Rebecca, Ben Reilly, Natalya McConnell, and Tamar Rosenblum. Dear brother of Louis Rosenblum. Memorial observance will be at the Rosenblum home for the week beginning on Monday, February 1, 2016:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,  1-4 & 7-9 pm with a minyan service at 7:45 pm., Friday, 1-3, Saturday, 7-9 pm with a minyan service at 7:45, and Sunday, February 7, 11 am – 1 pm.  Donations in Myron’s memory may be made to Brandeis University, the Myron Rosenblum Fund, c/o Ruth Aronson, Director of Leadership Development, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02453; the Parkinson’s Family Support Group at Jewish Family and Childrens Service, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451; or CareGroup/Parmenter Hospice, 266 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA 01778.

Robert Leonard Sawyer-Age 93, of Cambridge, on January 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Helen. Exemplary father to Jeffrey and Matthew, grandfather to Natalie, Andrew and Hannah, uncle to Ronnie, Warren, and Jody. Robert was a Bronze star veteran of WW11. Respected for his generosity, intelligence, warmth, resiliency and sense of humor. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be held at his residence, The Esplanade, 75 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge,  Friday 1-4 pm and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the West End House, 105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134.

Age 87, of Mansfield, formerly of Stoughton and Dorchester, on January 26, 2016. Beloved wife of Murray Weisman for 65 years. Devoted mother of David Weisman (Virginia) and Alan Weisman (Michelle). Loving grandmother of Sam and Alixe. Cherished great-grandmother of Lucien. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dear sister of Fred Holtzman. Services at Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance in the clubhouse at the Village at Willow Crossings, 25 Cobb St., Mansfield, MA, Friday, 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Helen Latner-Of Newton,on January 25, 2016.Beloved wife of the late David Latner.Devoted mother of  Dr.Morris Stambler.Services in New York.

Eric F. Sharton, M.D., age 90, of Newton and Mashpee, on January 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Joy T. Sharton. Devoted father of Rick Sharton and his wife Brenda, Bob Sharton, and Jim Sharton and his wife Gretchen. Dear grandfather of Ben, Maddie, Theo, Will, Drew, Charlie, Chloe, Alec and Phoebe. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road,Newton Centre, on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the residence of Rick and Brenda Sharton, 50 Aqueduct Road, Wayland, until 8:30 pm Thursday, and Friday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Doctors Without Borders, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030. doctorswithoutborders.org/Donate

Ruth Goldberg-of Newton, January 21, 2016. Services will be held in Hollywood, Florida.

Albert H. Slate-of Chestnut Hill,on January 20,2016. Beloved husband of the late Selma (Sohn) Slate. Devoted father of Dr. Jerome Slate. Services private.

Lowell  Mazie-of Wayland and Huntingdon Valley, PA, on January 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara. Devoted father of Linda and her partner Terry Koff of Westwood, the late Karen Beth and the late John Andrew. Loving grandfather of Emily Mazie Bosco and Katie Ann Bosco of Westwood. Co-Founder of the John Andrew Mazie Mentoring Program. The Program has served over 650 students from Framingham and Waltham High School who collectively and individually have emerged from our mentor and goal-oriented partnership with exceptional graduation rates and personal achievement outcomes. Services at Congregation Or Atid, Wayland, on January 31, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Observance following service at Lowell’s late residence until 5:00 pm, and  Monday and Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00 pm. In memory, donations can be made to Mazie Mentoring Program at www.mazie.org

Of Brockton, on January 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Wendy (Hyman) Segel. Dear son of the late Jack and Ida (Glick) Segel. Devoted father of Jamie Noone and her husband Mark. Loving grandfather of Cooper and Olivia. Loving brother of the late Madeline Gordon. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following services memorial observance will be at his late residence until 8 pm on Monday, and Tuesday until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA  02284.

Doris M.(Small) Kanin

Of Newton and West Palm Beach and formerly of Brookline, Boston and Norwood, January 15, 2016 after suffering a massive stroke a week earlier. She was surrounded at home by her loving husband and children who hugged and kissed her and reminisced about their wonderful life together right up to her last breath. Doris was the beloved wife and soulmate of Dr. Irving Kanin for over 71 years and loving mother of Dennis Kanin and his wife Carol of Newton, Erik Kanin and his wife Karen of Portsmouth, NH, and Lisa Hochheiser and her husband Joseph of Chevy Chase, MD. She was the adoring grandmother of Zachary Kanin and his wife Christina Angelides, Jesse Hochheiser, Jonah Kanin, Ethan Hochheiser, Franklin Kanin and Cody Hochheiser and the great-grandmother of six-week old Elodie Kanin. She was the daughter of the late Sidney and Ida Small, sister of the late Dr. Melvin Small and his wife Judith and of the late Leslie Paul and her husband Leonard. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Beverly Brosterman and her husband Stanley and her late sister-in-law Beatrice Small and her late husband Leonard as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Doris was born in Boston in 1923, won the Boston Citywide Spelling Bee at 16, and graduated from Girls Latin School. She received her Bachelor’s degree and Masters in Political Science from Boston University. She founded and served as president of the Norwood League of Women Voters, led the fight to bring METCO to Norwood, and was active on the town’s Democratic Committee. She and her husband started Lynwood Laboratories, a household products business, during the mid-1950’s which continues to this day. Lynwood Laboratories invented Spray-n-Starch, Doris’ idea which Irving developed. In the 1960’s she became one of the leaders in the Vietnam antiwar movement in Massachusetts, organizing marches and mass meetings that helped persuade members of the state’s Congressional delegation to change their positions on the war. In 1972, Doris was elected a delegate on the McGovern slate to the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach and as the result of her pragmatic leadership at the convention, was elected by her fellow delegates as Democratic National Committeewoman from Massachusetts. On January 20, 1973 when Richard Nixon was sworn in for a second term, she organized the Inauguration of Conscience, a counter-inaugural at the National Methodist Church in Washington attended by Senators, members of Congress, clergy and a thousand opponents of the war. In 1973, she was appointed newly elected Congressman Joe Moakley’s first Legislative Director in Washington. In 1976, Doris became the National Political Director of Senator Frank Church’s Presidential Campaign and was a delegate to the 1976 Democratic National Convention. From 1979 through 1983, she served as Federal-State Liaison for the Massachusetts Department of Human Services while volunteering in 1980 for Senator Edward Kennedy’s Presidential campaign and serving as a Kennedy delegate to that year’s Democratic National Convention. In 1984, she was appointed National Communications Director for Physicians for Social Responsibility. She attended one more Democratic National Convention in 1992 as a delegate for Paul Tsongas after helping to organize South Florida for his Presidential campaign. She continued to serve as president of Lynwood Laboratories well into her ‘80s. Throughout her adulthood, Doris was a crusader for social justice, civil rights and a more peaceful world. She never lost her idealism or her conviction that we must all strive to make a difference and that legacy will live on through her children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered by them and her husband for her kindness, enthusiasm, energy, dynamism and belief that nothing is impossible. Services will be held on Sunday, January 24 at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. Newton Centre at 1:00 PM. Following  interment at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, the family will be sitting shiva at the home of Dennis and Carol Kanin in Newton till 8:30PM on Sunday and from 2-4PM and 7-9PM on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made in Doris’ name to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

of Braintree, formerly of Randolph, on January 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Engel. Devoted mother of Bonnie Ziegelstein and her husband Roy, Jeffrey Engel, and Lawrence Engel and his wife Anna. Dear grandmother of Kate, Danielle, and Matthew. Loving sister of the late Evelyn Isenberg. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 12 noon. Memorial observance at the home of Lawrence and Anna Engel, Sunday and Monday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

of Chestnut Hill, on January 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Burton J. Miller. Dear daughter of the late Gracie and Irving Ruby. Devoted mother of Lisa Miller Ryan (Jerry), and Rosanne Miller Payette. Dear grandmother of Shaul Jason Katz (Aga), Amir G. Katz (Devra), James “Rafi” Katz, Drew and Emma Payette, and great-grandmother of Yarden (Jordan) Katz. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, Centre St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at her late residence on Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to West End House, 85 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134 or to American Parkinson’s Disease, 72 East Concord St., Boston, MA  02118.

Maynard William Hinden, formerly of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the age of 97. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Alice.  He leaves his daughters, Deborah Rosenthal of Sharon and Janis Wolkenbreit of Amherst, son-in-law Steven Wolkenbreit, grandchildren Meredith and Jon Rosenthal, Matthew and Liana Wolkenbreit, and three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Katherine, and Jonah.  Maynard spent his career working as a plant supervisor in the garment industry.  Upon his retirement at the age of 65, he enrolled at Stonehill College and, after taking one or two courses every semester, graduated with honors when he was 83 years old. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2016.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be to Friends of the Sharon Public Library, PO Box 235, Sharon MA, 02067.