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.

of Natick, on January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Snyder) Collier. Devoted father of Jenifer Adelman and her husband Richard Gorbaty, Philip Collier and his wife Michelle, and John Collier. Late in life love of 13 years, Millie Barron, of Chestnut Hill, and her entire loving family.  Dear grandfather of Vanessa McLaughlin, Alexandra Ryan, Francesca Bardsley, Jonah Adelman, Sara Taylor, Cassy Collier, Brady Collier, and great grandfather of Spenser, Sawyer, Isabella, Jonah, Maddex, Layla, Lydia and Eden. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, Natick, MA, memorial observance will be at Sumner’s late residence, until 9 pm with minyan at 7 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. Remembrances in Sumner’s memory may be made to HRCA, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Drootin-Albert, of Newton, formerly of Plymouth, and Lake Worth, FL, on January 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Claire (Olshuff) Drootin. Devoted father of Sonny Drootin and his wife Janice, Ivan Drootin and his wife Marcia, and Elizabeth Vezina and her husband James. Dear grandfather of Dennis, Sarah, Emily, Michael, and Rebecca. Great-grandfather of Amanda, Matthew, Alice, Charlie, Ella, and Chloe. Loving Brother of Maxie Drootin, and the late Benjamin “Buzzy” Drootin, Louis Drootin, and Rose Kuperman. Graveside service at the Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Ivan and Marcia Drootin through 8 pm on Tuesday. Remembrances may be made to the Golda Meir House, C/O Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135.

Age 92, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Newton, on January 9, 2016. Daughter of the late Dora and Edward Ostroff of Uniontown, PA. Beloved wife of Melvyn. Devoted mother of Roberta Steinberg (Avishai Shafrir) and Geoffrey Steinberg. Loving Nana of Joy (Brandon), David (Farrah), Doree (Matt), Michael (Alyson), Karen (Steven), Marc, and Gina. Cherished Great Nana of Hannah, Eliana, Lillie, Jacob, and Samuel. Former mother-in-law of Carol Silver and Jerene Bitondo.  Dear sister of Rose Rosenberg, Morris Ostroff, and the late Edith Tobias. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham  St. (gather behind the administration building), Sharon, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be held in the Trustee room at Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham St., Newton on Tuesday from 12-2 pm and at the home of Roberta Steinberg and Avishai Shafrir on Tuesday from 5-7 pm. The family thanks Dr. Cary Aiken of MGH and Dr. Alan Melotek of Boca Raton for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 or to a charity of choice.

of Chestnut Hill, on January 9, 2016. Beloved husband of Roberta L. (Spivock). Devoted father of Leslie Ann Cohn Bernstein and her husband Stephen of Newton and Jennifer Lynne Cohn of San Francisco. Loving Poppy of Carly and Rachel Bernstein and Cameron Ellis Cohn. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dr. Cohn’s family will receive visitors at the Cohn residence Tuesday – Thursday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations orm the Boston Globrmay be made to establish a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, c/o  Office of External Relations, 90 Smith St., 4^th Floor, Boston, MA 02120 OR to the Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn Visiting Lectureship, c/o Stanford University Dept. of Thoracic Surgery, 870 Quarry Rd., CV-235, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

reprinted with permission from the Boston Globe January 12, 2016

On a snowy April day in 1971, Dr. Lawrence H. Cohn sat talking with legendary Boston heart surgeon Dr. John J. Collins Jr., who was persuading him to leave the prestigious cardiothoracic program at Stanford University School of Medicine and come to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.

“There is one thing I’ve got to know,” Dr. Cohn asked Collins. “I’m coming from Stanford where we do things completely differently. How are the Stanford techniques going to fit into the Brigham?” In a 2006 interview with the American Journal of Cardiology, Dr. Cohn recalled that Collins replied: “I want you to bring in all the Stanford techniques here. We are going to change everything.”

Dr. Cohn, who was 78 when he died of a stroke Saturday in Brigham and Women’s Hospital, changed more than just the way things had been done at the Brigham, his professional home for 45 years. An internationally renowned surgeon, he was a pioneer in minimally invasive procedures to fix heart valves. He also performed considerably more than 11,000 surgeries, including being part of the team for New England’s first heart transplant, which took place at the Brigham.

Dr. Francis D. Moore, a leading figure in 20th century medicine, personally sought to bring Dr. Cohn to the Brigham. “He regarded Larry as his finest recruit, and told me that many times,” said Moore’s son, Dr. Francis D. Moore Jr., who is chief of the division of gastrointestinal and general surgery at Brigham and Women’s.

In turn, Dr. Cohn became a legendary mentor, training surgeons who went on to lead cardiac divisions across the country and as far away as Australia. “He believed that holding a patient’s heart in one’s hand was a privilege, and he was determined that those he taught would be worthy of that privilege,” said Dr. Betsy Nabel, who is president of Brigham and Women’s and trained under Dr. Cohn as a cardiology fellow 30 years ago.

Last June, the Journal of Thoracic Disease called Dr. Cohn “a master of masters in cardiac surgery,” an assessment echoed by those he had trained.

“Larry was a fantastic surgeon to watch and to learn from,” said Dr. Prem S. Shekar, who is chief of cardiac surgery at Brigham and Women’s. Training under Dr. Cohn as a cardiac fellow, Shekar added, “was truly a life-changing experience for a surgeon” — a source of lessons he now passes on to his trainees: “During surgery, I tell the resident, ‘This is what Dr. Cohn taught me.’ ”
Dr. Cohn’s reach extended beyond those he personally taught. He authored more than 400 papers and “Cardiac Surgery in the Adult,” which the Journal of Thoracic Disease said is “the most referenced text book in adult cardiac surgery today.”

Celebrated often throughout his career, Dr. Cohn was presented with the Paul Dudley White Award, the American Heart Association’s highest honor, and also received an honorary master’s of medicine from Harvard University and an honorary doctorate from the University of Paris.

“He was an outstanding teacher of young surgeons and he was a great physician,” said Dr. Eugene Braunwald, who is one of Boston’s most prominent cardiologists, and was a mentor to Dr. Cohn.

Shekar said Dr. Cohn “always enforced the point that surgery can be very simple, and in its very simplest form it can be very effective. He preached simplicity and effectiveness, rather than making something long-winded and complex. His phrase was always: ‘Keep it simple.’ ”

Lawrence Harvey Cohn was born in San Francisco and spent much of his boyhood in the city’s Sea Cliff neighborhood. His mother, the former Dorothy Cohen, was an accomplished pianist. His father, Harold Cohn, ran a building materials business. “I think I got my work ethic from my father,” Dr. Cohn told the American Journal of Cardiology. “He always enjoyed working. He worked the day before he went to the hospital and died at the age of 83.”

Dr. Cohn learned about the business world through working for his father making deliveries and unloading materials, and also found lessons for his future in medicine. “Physicians have to relate to every kind of person,” he said in that 2006 interview, “and by meeting the public early I learned to relate to just about every kind of person you come in contact with today.”

He graduated from Lowell High School and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley, where he studied American history and took pre-med classes.

While at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Cohn married Roberta Spivock. “I met her at a party when I was 12, and she was 11,” he told the cardiology journal, adding that she was “cute, vivacious, smart, and we hit it off very well. She has been enormously supportive to my career.”

“He took me to my first high school dance,” she recalled. They married in 1960 and in their time in Boston, including many years in Chestnut Hill, they were involved with numerous organizations. Dr. Cohn was an overseer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and on the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.

Dr. Cohn also was actively involved with the Museum of Fine Arts. The Cohn Library at Brigham and Women’s, which opened in 2008, is named for his family and includes rare antique books about cardiovascular medicine.

Roberta Cohn recalled that her husband “was a character. He used to say ‘I’m bi-sportal.’ He played golf and tennis all the time.”

She added that “he was a wonderful father. He loved his children tremendously. When he was at the hospital, all someone had to do was mention his girls and he was a pussycat. We just had a grandson and he thought that was the best thing ever to have another man in the family.”

In addition to his wife and grandson, Dr. Cohn’s leaves two daughters, Leslie Bernstein of Newton and Jennifer of San Francisco; and two granddaughters.

A memorial gathering at Brigham and Women’s will be announced.

Dr. Cohn “always used to say to everyone ‘I fix broken hearts,’ ” his wife said.

After graduating from medical school, he trained at Boston City Hospital on the Harvard service, served as a lieutenant commander in the National Health Service, worked at the National Institutes of Health, and returned to San Francisco for further training at Stanford before being recruited to the Brigham.

In the operating room, Dr. Cohn commanded respect, and more.

“As a student, I remember watching him with great awe, thinking this is really a maestro conducting an orchestra,” Nabel said, “and the end result is, metaphorically, a beautiful symphony.”

Even amid the intensity of surgery, his wit and facility with an anecdote was present. “The interesting part about working with Dr. Cohn is that you did advanced heart surgery with him, and while you learned a lot from him and did amazing stuff, he always kept the atmosphere light. He kept us engaged and entertained,” Shekar said. “You truly enjoyed being in his operating room.”

Dr. Cohn was as attentive to his patients as he was to the surgeons he trained, visiting each before surgery and insisting on late night updates from the hospital.

In the 2006 cardiology journal interview, he recalled a speech he once gave to a cardiothoracic surgeons’ organization. “Cardiac surgeons have a terrible reputation of not seeing their patients,” Dr. Cohn said. “Whether you spend a minute or two minutes with a patient, saying ‘hello’ or touching them on the head is very important. It is gratifying to see your surgeon just for a few moments.” Such gestures, he added, “is humanism that we all should practice.”

Bryan Marquard can be reached at bryan.marquard@globe.com.

Eleanor Bess-Of Brookline,On January 9, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Morris Bess.Dear daughter of the late Maurice and Rebecca Koopman.Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday January, 12, 2016.

Of South Boston, on January 6, 2016. Son of the late Walter and Cecelia (McCormick) Ginnetty.  United States Navy veteran and former employee of Mediate Management Company. Graveside service with military honors at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 12:30 pm.

Eleanor Monroe, a long-time resident of Highland Falls, NY, died Thursday the 7th of January at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham Massachusetts.Born December 25, 1920 in New Jersey, Eleanor made her home in Highland Falls with the love of her life, Jefferson Davis Monroe. After her husband was conscripted into the Navy to serve in World War II, she worked as a loom operator at Firthcliff Weaving in Cornwall, NY during the war years to be a part of the Allied efforts. She worked as a bookkeeper at the then Marine Midland Bank for 25 years, and upon her retirement, enjoyed an active life with her husband Jeff. They were enthusiastic volunteers, delivering Meals on Wheels and participating in the Cuddles Program at St Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh, NY. Eleanor went on to be an active volunteer for Habitat For Humanity.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.She is survived by her son Jeffery Monroe and her daughter Maryanne Tackeff. Her son Michael is deceased. Her grandchildren Judson and Simeon Monroe, David and Michael Tackeff, Samantha Broughton and Valerie Hofer brought her great joy. She also has three great grandchildren, Zachary Broughton, and Jeremy and Jason Hofer.Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown , MA,Burial was private.

Attorney Roselee Price-of Watertown, MA, on January 5, 2016. Roselee was born in Worcester, May 28, 1942 to her dear late parents Allen and Dorothy (Seder) Price. Dear sister of the late Virginia Palley, June, Donald and Irwin Price. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and two great-great nieces. Roselee had many close friends who will miss her, but will never forget her. She loved knitting, music, sailing, gardening and her dog, Ming. Services will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 203, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Of Cherry Hill, NJ, on January 3, 2016. Beloved son of Dr. Earl Fleegler and the late Kathy (Gaylord) Fleegler. Brother of Dr. Eric Fleegler. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm.  Interment will follow in the Shara Tfila Cemetery, 774 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to Grass ROOTS Community Foundation, 59 Main St., Suite 323, West Orange, NJ 07052 (grassrootscommunityfoundation,org) or Philadelphia Reads, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (philareads.org).

Florence A. Cooperstein -of Belmont, On January 1, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Cooperstein. Devoted mother of Andrea Marcou and her husband Doug, Gordon and Audrey Karp, Ellen Brandt and her husband Skip all of Belmont, Barbara Perkins and her husband Scott of Cape Neddick, ME, Lois and Paul Overy of Natick,Steven and his wife JoAnn of No.Andover, Richard and his wife Tracey,of Encino, CA and the late Carin Cooperstein. Cherished grandmother of Michael Tyler, Jared Linsky, Stacey and Zachary Brandt, Benjamin and Jonathan Cooperstein, and Strauss, Carli and Remi Cooperstein. Loving sister of Sheila Goldstein and the late Doris Cohen. Services at the Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Avenue, Belmont, on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park,  memorial observance will be at her residence until 9:00 pm, Monday and Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to  Beth El Temple Center.

Joyce S. Zdenek of Westborough, MA, passed away on December 31, 2015. She is survived by her children, Danielle and Jessica Zdenek of Natick and Boston, and siblings Craig and Alan Sherman of Philadelphia.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 11, 1952 to Irving and Jean Sherman. After high school, Joyce attended Northeastern University and soon thereafter settled down in Holliston, MA, where she raised her two daughters with her then husband, Edward Zdenek.

Joyce was a devoted and loving mother and friend – one who was always there with sound advice, or a shoulder to lean on. She was a successful real estate agent, before attending the New England Institute of Art to become an interior designer, where she used her creativity to transform people’s homes.  

Joyce had an optimistic outlook on life no matter what challenges came her way, and always made herself available for loved ones. She will be remembered for her smile, laugh, strength, generosity and loyalty to her friends and family.

A celebration of her life will be held at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Shiva will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 1-3 & 5-7pm at 2114 Homestead Blvd, Westborough, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 (donatenow.heart.org).

Dr. Lewis Battist-of Chevy Chase, MD, on December 30, 2015. Beloved husband of Ruth (Smith) Battist. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 10:45 am.

of Haverhill MA, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015 after a long battle with recurring cancer. He was born on October 11, 1956, in Winchester, MA, to John A. and Jean M. Hanson. He is survived by his sisters Barbara Sharp of Northampton, MA, Laura Sweeney of Mt. Desert, ME, and Jill Higgins of Rumson, NJ, and his brother Richard and sister-in-law Nancy Hanson of Newton, MA, who cared for him during his final months. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, and his many friends and colleagues. Paul attended Wakefield High School and Salem State College, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in economics, with additional studies in political science. He went on to work for Genzyme and Biogen in Boston, and later at Wyeth and Pfizer, in Andover. Paul was a devoted son, brother, and uncle.He loved to exercise and was an avid hiker and jogger. Paul had a lively interest in politics and was always up for a spirited debate. He will be lovingly remembered for his independent lifestyle, generous spirit, and unique sense of humor. All who knew Paul are invited to attend a memorial service on January 9, 2016, starting at 2:00 p.m. at Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Center MA. Remembrances in Paul’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society,30 Speen St. ,Framingham,MA 01701.

If you wish to send flowers please have them delivered to The Newton Cemetery Chapel.

contact info: Linda Garson Smith, 5 Seaview Terrace, Belfast, Maine 4915; tel: 207-338-4466

Gladys Smith Garson, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2015, in her bed in Dedham, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a loving grandmother, mother, wife, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Gladys was born in New Haven, Connecticut on January 21, 1922, daughter of Anna and Samuel Smith. She married the love of her life, Harry Garson, in 1946, and enjoyed 65 years of life together. The couple raised their three children in Woodbridge, Connecticut, and late in life moved to Newtonville, Massachusetts to be near their son, Steven. Upon Harry’s death, Gladys moved into assisted care at Newbridge on the Charles.

Gladys and Harry were snowbirds who flew south for the winter to Century Village in Florida, where she enjoyed oil painting, watercolor and sculpture classes. She was an artist, but very modest about her talents.

She was a positive person who never complained. The ultimate listener, she never tired of listening to friends and family tell their stories.

In addition to her parents, Gladys was predeceased by her loving son, Dan, and her devoted husband, Harry. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Garson Smith, David Smith, son-in-law, her son, Steven Garson, and daughter-in-law, Barbara Garson, and three grandchildren: Andrew Garson Smith, Sarah Garson and David Garson. A celebration of her life was held on December 22 in the Newbridge common room. In honor of her son, Dan, contributions in Gladys’ name may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com.

Lee Miller-of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Newton, on December 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Miller. Devoted mother of  Jonathan Stephen Miller, and Gary Charles Miller and his wife Arlene. Dear grandmother of Lindsey Santiago and her husband Luis, and Dana Miller. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance at the home of Gary  and Arlene Miller until 5:00 pm and continuing 7-9 pm Sunday, and Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Accelerated Cure Project for MS, 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 140,Waltham, MA 02451.

of Randolph, Massachusetts, passed away on December 27, 2015 with his family at his bedside.  He was born on April 11, 1924 to the late Morris and Rose Bernstein of New London, Connecticut, and was the youngest of five boys. He was the husband of Roberta Bernstein for 67 years.  He leaves behind three children: Leslie and Jeffrey Weiner of Randolph, Howard and Jane Bernstein of Stoughton, and Tami and Martin Teperow of Salem, NH.  In addition, he leaves behind seven grandchildren and four great- granddaughters.  He was a WWII veteran in the United States Marine Corps from January 14, 1943 to January 14, 1946.  He was with the 5th Marine Division, 5th Pioneer Batallion, A Company, 2nd Platoon, and survived the last banzai attack on Iwo Jima.  He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (with one Battle Star), and finally the Occupation Ribbon of WWII. Originally from New London, CT, he relocated his family to Randolph, built his own home, and worked many jobs in the drapery business until 1971, when he and Roberta opened up their own business, Sam’s Drapery Workroom. He was a member of the Masons, 32nd Degree, the Shriners, and the Jewish War Veterans. He was also a founding member of Temple Beth Am and their brotherhood, where he helped to build a thriving congregation and Jewish community. Sam strongly believed in country, religion, and family.  Services will be held at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Wednesday, December 30,2015 at 11:00 am. Donations may be made to Temple Beth Am. 

Jill L. Feldman, deeply loved and adored by family and friends, passed away on December 27, 2015 at the age of 42.  Jill was born on February 15, 1973, and grew up in Dartmouth, MA.  She is predeceased by her beloved brother Seth and father Sidney.  Jill leaves behind her mother, Bonnie, her husband of 12 years Tim McAndrew, and her young son August “Gus” McAndrew – all of whom she fiercely loved.

Jill attended and loved Duke University, where she majored in Anthropology and excelled as a student and friend to many.  She spent the next few years in New York City, working in publishing and prison reform.  Her deep commitment to helping those with less led her to Harvard Law School, after which she practiced and taught civil rights law.  Jill’s interests were wide and varied: she consumed books voraciously, was addicted to her favorite tv shows; loved to exercise (yoga and dance!), and always enjoyed a good meal and ice cream. Jill’s love of movement led her to Nia, a form of dance that she practiced and eventually taught with joy to others.

Above all else, Jill loved to be with her loved ones. She and her husband Tim were happy doing anything… as long as it was together.  When she and Tim adopted Gus, she threw herself into motherhood – taking Gus on walks, to play dates and classes, and pouring her love into him.  Jill was devoted to her family – the one into which she was born, and the one she created with Tim. For Jill, family was ever-widening as she made, kept, and grew deep friendships throughout her life.  She naturally reached out to others, and in turn people were always drawn to her intelligence, warm and caring spirit, incredibly wise advice and perspectives, and an intense inner beauty that she always expressed through her radiant smile and rollicking laughter. Jill inspired everyone she touched just by being herself.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30am at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, with burial at Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford.  Shiva visitation will be held at her mother’s residence Wednesday following the interment until 4pm, and again 7-9pm, Thursday 10am-12pm and 2-4:30pm, and Friday 1-3pm. Visitation hours will continue at Jill’s home north of Boston on Sunday from 10am-12pm and 3:30-5:30pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jill’s memory may be made to The Lindelil Fund at Jewish Family and Children’s Services; contact Betsy Hochberg at (617) 332-2218 or www.adoptionresources.org.

of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Newton, on December 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Leo I. Barron. Lillian was the long-time companion of the late Melvin Bloom. Devoted mother of Dr. Laurence Barron and his wife Rose and Cheryl Fried and her husband William. Loving grandmother of Marc Barron, Michelle Barron Lin and her husband Christopher, and Lindsay Fried. Cherished great-grandmother of Jackson Leo Lin. Dear sister of Janice Israelson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 12 noon. Memorial observance will be at the Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot St., Needham, on Tuesday from 2-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital – Development Office, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Waldman- Adele (Klemens), of Canton, formerly of Sharon, North Easton and Phoenix, AZ, on December 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Jason J. Waldman. Devoted mother of Carol Matula (Richard), Betsy Amira (Donald), and Howard Waldman. Dear grandmother of Brian Matula, Lauren McNamara (John), Daniel Amira (Yelena), Jacob Waldman, Benjamin Waldman, and Sarah Waldman. Great-grandmother of Connor McNamara. Loving sister of Helen Fine and Michael Klemens. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following interment at North Russell St. Cemetery, Fuller St., Everett, memorial observance will be at her residence, 237 Del Pond Drive, Canton, until 8 pm, and on Tuesday 12-4 & 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom, 352 Seventh Ave., Suite 400, New York, NY 10001,  Friends of Israel Defense Forces, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018,  Hadassah, 1320 Centre St. Newton, MA 02459, or Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA  02067.

Passed away on December 24, 2015 at age 74. She was born in Cambridge, MA to parents Bernard G. and Dorothy V. Fritz and grew up in the town of Winthrop. She received her Bachelor’s Degree and was Cum Laude at the School of Fine and Applied Arts Boston University, studied at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts for eight years, and attended graduate courses at Lesley College. During college, Diane taught drivers education courses at Andrews Auto School in South Boston. In addition she was lead performer and producer of a children’s radio show called “the Play Room” on WBUR FM. After college, she was the host of Romper Room and performed in various cities. Diane enjoyed teaching for more than 40 years. She was an art teacher in New Milford, CT and Carmel, NY Public Schools adult education program, an aid to special education students, an art teacher for various summer programs and at Temple Shalom. In between these occupations, she also was a substitute teacher in the public school system. Diane was vibrant, had numerous friends, and loved to experience historical, science, and artistic activities.  Diane was married for 42 years and predeceased by her husband, Ken in 2014. She is survived by: her son Scott Steinberg, daughter-in-law Jessica and granddaughter Danielle; son Steve Steinberg, daughter-in-law Marci, and grandchildren Leah& Benjamin; son James Steinberg and daughter-in-law Sari; her brother Robert Fritz and sister-in-law Rosalind, nephew Ivan and Jen Fritz; niece Eve Fritz; sister-in-law Judith Peel; niece Michelle Fuhrman; and nephew Thomas Peel, his wife Nancy and their children Debra, Jen, and Michael. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA, on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B., Centennial, Colorado 80112.

Kaufman- Martha (Buskirk), of Belmont. Beloved wife of the late Irving Kaufman. Mother of Stephen, Carol, Richard, and James. Survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 2:45 pm.