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.

Frederick  L. Merkowitz-of Natick, on December 23, 2015.Beloved husband of Harriet (Goldman) Merkowitz. Devoted father of Sheryl Katzman and her husband Mitchell, Richard Merkowitz and his wife Andrea. Dear grandfather of Benjamin, Aaron and Arianna Katzman and Halle and Ari Merkowitz. Dear brother of Gary Merkowitz. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 11:00am. Following interment at The Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery,40 Fairview Ave. Natick, memorial observance will be at Temple Israel until 9:00 pm., Shiva will continue at his residence Monday thru Thursday with minyan at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Ark Builders Fund at Temple Israel.

of Newton, on December 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Edward Nierman. Devoted mother of Eliot, Marc and David Nierman. Dear grandmother of Melissa, Jennifer, Rachel, and Theadora. Great-grandmother of Asher and Noah. Loving sister of Myra Weinstein. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at her residence, Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 12-4, 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA  01061.

age 59, passed away on Dec. 22, 2015, in Lexington, MA.

Miriam was born in Torrington, Conn, the daughter of Atty. Herbert Watstein (deceased, formerly of New Haven, CT, law practice in Bristol, CT), and Esther Bufferd Watstein (Stratford, CT). She was a graduate of Northfield School for Girls, Northfield, MA, and of New York University.

Miriam was an artist. She worked as a lighting technician at the Bottom Line Club and as a production assistant at CBS both in New York City. Married to John Caporal of Norwich, NY, she lived in Lexington, MA, and worked at WGBH as a production assistant and for various films and television shows filmed in the Boston area. She was active at the Boston Ballet in backstage work and taught in Boston area schools introducing school children to the world of ballet.

She taught art at various museums in the Lexington area and was an active participant in social media, specifically, The Fancy. She was devoted to her dogs, Metro and Star.

Besides her mother, and former husband, she is survived by her children; U. S. Navy Electronics Technician Second Class Samuel Caporal, Bremerton, WA; Coco Caporal, Los Angeles, CA; and Jack Caporal, Washington, D.C.

She is also survived by her sisters; Sarah Watstein, Wilmington, NC and Rachel Watstein, New York City.

Contact Green Funeral Home, Fairfield, CT for Memorial Services information.

Natalie Gelbert-of  Peabody, on  December 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Julian Lyons and the late Lewis Gelbert. Devoted mother of Russell Lyons and his wife Cathy, Susan Marsh and her husband Saul, and the late Marjorie Cavanaugh. Dear mother in law of William Cavanaugh. Dear grandmother of  Rabbi Yaakov Lyons and his wife Michaella, Daniel Lyons, Jim Marsh and his wife Valerie, Michael Marsh and his wife Mary, Lee Cavanaugh, and Benjamin. Great grandmother of Rochel Leah, Shifra, Avrohom, Nosson Tzvi, Jacob, Melanie, Stella, Ava, Ella, Sam and Leo. Dear  sister of Bernie Seidman and his wife Ellie  and the late Mildred Schwartz and her late husband Sherwood. Graveside service at The Pride of Lynn Cemetery, 89 Lakeshore Rd., Lynn, on Monday, December 21, 2015  at 1:30 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to National Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 200 SE 1^st St.,Suite 800, Miami,FL or WWW.Parkinson.org.                                                     Shiva will take place in Philadelphia.

Zelda Cohn-Of Newton, on December 19, 2015.

Edward Addison, of Boston, on December 18, 2015. Born July 7, 1916. Bon Vivant. Long time Beacon Hill resident. A fixture on his Reading bench at the corner of Beacon and Arlington Streets. Survived by his nephews, Barry (Lois), Jack,  his niece, Anita Altman (Ken), one great-nephew, two great nieces, 4 grand- nephews and 2 grand nieces. On his final journey. Services private.

Gloria H. Tucker-on December 18, 2015. Private graveside services were held.

Anne (Anneliese Marx) Schwab of Brighton

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away on December 17, 2015 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at the age of 86.She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Schwab of Lebanon,NH; her son,John Schwab and daughter-in-law, Stacy Schwab of Newton, MA; her son, Thomas Schwab and daughter-in-law, Pamela Donegan of Santa Fe,NM; her granddaughter, Rachael Gerber and her husband, Jeremy Horwitz, of Arlington, MA; her grandson, Aaron Gerber of White River Junction, VT; her granddaughter, Lauren Schwab of Newton,MA; and her great grandson, Elijah Paul Horwitz, of Arlington MA. Anne’s husband, Henry Schwab, preceded her in death. Anne was also preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Anna Marx, and by her brother, Eric Marx. Anne was born in Düren Germany and fled Nazi persecution, along with her immediate family, in 1939. While waiting to gain entry into the United States, they were trapped, first in Belgium, then in France, after the Nazi invasion in 1940. After being taken in by a French family, who allowed them to hide in a barn on their farm, they made their way to occupied Paris, and again went into hiding. Finally, they obtained papers allowing them to cross Spain to Lisbon Portugal. Their banana boat converted to passenger ship was among the last vessels of refugees to successfully cross the North Atlantic, reaching NYC in December 1941 just as hostilities commenced between the US and The Axis Powers. Anne completed high school in NYC and worked nights as an international telephone operator for AT&T since she had become fluent in three languages. She met the only love of her life in 1946, Henry Schwab, a returning WW II US Army veteran, and also a refugee who had fled Nazi Germany in 1936 to come to the US. They married in 1948 and soon thereafter moved to the Boston area. They were married for 66 years until Henry’s death in February 2015. Anne’s lifelong passion was her family. The recent birth of her great grandson, Elijah, whom she referred to as, “my dumpling,” was the absolute joy of the last eight months of her life. Anne also treasured her relationships with her grandchildren and many friends and acquaintances. Among so many things, Anne will be remembered as kind and gentle, yet also a strong and courageous woman. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations of remembrance to DoctorsWithoutBorders(Doctorswithoutborders.org) or charities that support refugees.

Age 80 of Boston, MA, December 14, 2015. Beloved mother of Lisa and her husband David Hartstein of Boston, MA and Pamela of Santa Fe, NM. Devoted grandmother of Tal, Ariel, and Ben, on whom she doted.  Cherished daughter of the late Norman Weisman and Dorothy Lieberman. Predeceased by her loving husband, Berthold Wyler of Geneva, Switzerland, whose family members, especially Jonathan and Julie, she adored. Precious friend to countless people around the globe whose heartfelt memories are of great consolation to her family. Ginger was born in Dayton, Ohio, attended Fairview High School, spent her summers at Camp Wenonah in Maine, attended Smith College for three years, and graduated with her then-husband Donald from Brown University in 1957. In addition to raising two daughters, Ginger was a published poet, a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist, a world traveler, and a one-time resident of Jerusalem and Geneva. She loved to cook for her family, was an ardent Red Sox fan, an amateur genealogist, and a lifelong learner who was learning Mandarin from her acupuncturist at the age of 80. According to her wishes burial will be private. A memorial service will be announced in the spring. Remembrances in her memory may be made to The Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118 (GBFB.org) or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., YC1431, Boston, MA 02215. The checks should be made c/o”Dr. Ursala Matulonis Research Fund “or “The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. ”

Goldstein-Stephanie (Borenstein), of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Canton, on December 16, 2015. Beloved wife of Mitchell Goldstein. Devoted mother of Marc and Robin Goldstein, and Michael and Juli Goldstein. Dear grandmother of Jamie, Justin, Elizabeth, Ethan, Addison and Dylan. Loving sister of Ben Borenstein. Graveside service at the American Friendship Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts  St., Suite 450, Newton, MA  02458.

of Chestnut Hill, on December 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Louis L. Lobel. Devoted mother of Merna L. Victor and her late husband David I. Victor, Harriet L. Segal, and Elliot D. Lobel and his wife Lenore Z. Lobel. Loving grandmother of Lauren B. Victor, Rachel E. Victor, Jessica L. Segal, Zachary L. Segal, Adam L. Segal, Kathryn Z. Lobel, Louis Lee Lobel, and Annie F. Z. Lobel. Cherished great-grandmother of Hazel Segal, Louella Segal, Pearl Segal, and Daisy Segal. Dear sister of the late Sadye Schwartz, Rebecca Freaman, and Isaac Freaman. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Elliot and Lenore Lobel on Tuesday 2-8 pm and Wednesday 2-5 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The MGH Leukemia Center,  55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114

Of Framingham, passed away at Bridges by Epoch  in Mashpee, MA on December 12, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Joyce of 34 years, his daughter Janet Weishaus and her husband Rick of Chestnut Hill,  his daughter Karen Blessing and her husband Rick of Omaha Nebraska, and four grandchildren, Alex and Julianne Weishaus, and Jason and Justin Blessing.  He was pre-deceased by a son Peter Sferra, his parents Louis and Bessie Lebewohl, and his sister Rosalyn Dobis.

Sid loved his Framingham and was one of the first CPA’s there. He was instrumental in starting the Town of Framingham Retirement Board.  He was a member of many town committees.

He enjoyed fishing at his summer home in Monterey, MA, in the Berkshires. Sid was an Army Veteran during World War 2 stationed in Germany.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Janet and Rick Weishaus, 41 Goodnough Rd., Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 pm. and at a date to be determined in Mashpee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.  Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors.

of Framingham, on December 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna Zilbershteyn. Devoted father of Ilya and Emilia. Loving grandfather of Becky, Miriam, Sophie, Evelyn, & Gabriella. Dear brother of Polina. Services in the Beth El Chapel, 774 Baker St., West Roxbury, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12 Noon.

Of West Palm Beach,FL, formerly of Milton, on December 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Milton Rotenberg. Devoted mother of Ann Carabetta, and Joyce Levine and her husband Lenny. Dear grandmother of Gary Sclar, Cheryl Sclar, Bruce Levine, Stephanie Levine Shanteler, and Rebecca Levine. Also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Dr. Morton Wolf and Harriet Allen. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance at the home of Joyce and Lenny Levine, Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to American Heart Association.

Of Ashland, formerly of Sharon, on December 3, 2015 after a long and courageous battle. Beloved and beautiful wife of Bernard Zitofsky. Devoted mother of Shari and Michael Churwin  and Jodi and Haim Hazan. Dear grandmother of Hannah, Ashley, Julia, Maya and Eli. Loving sister of Ruthellen Schulman and her late husband Saul, and Judith and Robert Sussman. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline, on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Shari Churwin until 8 pm, and  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 3-5, 6:30-8:30 pm. Evening Minyan will be held. Remembrances may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom Fund for Life Long Learning, C/O Temple Ohabei Shalom, or to Dr. Ursula Matulonis Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave.,YC1431, Boston, MA  02215.

Sally  Kabat-of Lexington,on December 3, 2015.

Groper, Irving M.- Age 89, of Deerfield Beach FL, formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA, died peacefully on December 2, 2015. Devoted father of Bill Groper and his wife Carol, Wendy Sanders and her husband Art, and Peter Groper. Loving grandfather of Mollie Barker and her husband Bobby, Jodi Groper and Joshua Sanders. Dear brother of Pat Groper and his wife Eleanor, Zelda Smith and her husband Phillip, and the late Muriel Fine, Millicent Starr, and Shayla Caroselli. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Irving was a retired business executive, accomplished photographer and longtime fan of Boston sports teams. Service will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 280 Hillside Ave., Needham, MA 02494, or Multiple Sclerosis Society of MA, 101 1st Ave., Waltham, MA 02451.

age 79, of Cambridge, MA, December 2, 2015.  Devoted wife of W. Robin Upton for 55 years.  Loving mother of Andrew and his wife Alison Mitchell of Somerville, MA and Susan and her husband Peter Buttenwieser of New York, NY.  Delighted and adoring grandmother of Zachary, Annabelle, Charlotte, Katherine and Sophie.  Loyal sister of Libby, Rachel, Marsha, Judith and Matthew.  Also survived by her extended family and many dear friends.

Joanne was raised in Brookline and graduated from Barnard College.  After college, she taught elementary school.  When her children were young, she returned to school and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston College.  She practiced social work at the Cambridge Guidance Center and with private clients for over forty years. In her work with young and at-risk families and in her extensive practice, she was a persistent advocate for those in need.

Joanne loved music, literature, travel and progressive causes, but was happiest spending time with her family and friends.  She relished the connections she made with so many different people throughout all phases of her life.

A service will be held in Bigelow Chapel at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 1 pm.  Visiting hours will be at her home from 4-7 pm on Friday afternoon.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Cardiology Services, Mount Auburn Hospital (Mount Auburn Hospital Development Office, 330 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138).

of Lexington, on December 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Berger) Baker. Devoted father of Dasha Baker and Pamela DeGuzman. Dear grandfather of Joseph Lessard & Zoe and Claire DeGuzman. Loving brother of Howard Baker. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Memorial observance at the Baker home Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm, and Sunday through Tuesday 1-4 &  7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes.

Sheinfield-Maurice, of Newton, on November 29, 2015.Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Katz) Sheinfield. Devoted father of Sheryl Sink and her husband Russell and the late Philip Sheinfield. Dear brother of the late Leon Sheinfield, and Rose Alpert. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon on Thursday Dec. 3, 2015 at 1:45pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Marvin Milton-of Newton, on November 26, 2015,passed away peacefully on November 26, 2015 at the age of 84. Service was private. Husband of 57 years to Roberta (nee Blinder), father to Gayle (Michael Zeller) and Marcea (Peter Rosenblatt), grandfather to Jake Milton Zeller, Benjamin Milton Rosenblatt and Isabelle Sydney Rosenblatt. A Phi Beta Kappa honors graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, Marvin was a true Renaissance man. He lived life fully enjoying literature, music, travel, fine food, and most of all, his beloved Boston Red Sox. His positive attitude,adventurous spirit, and commitment to academic excellence have been, and will continue to be, a constant inspiration

Ruth Isenberg-On November 29, 2015.Graveside service at Plymouth Rock Cemetery, Brockton,on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 am. Complete notice to follow.

Lillian Strouss- On November  29, 2015.Graveside service at The Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, on Friday,  December 4, 2015 at 11:30 am. Complete notice to Follow.

Mark Spector- of Burlington, MA, on November 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Carol (Grossman) Spector. Devoted father of Neil Spector, and Scott Spector and his wife Andrea. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Aaron and Susannah Spector. Dear brother of Brenda Cheifetz and her husband Michael, and Myrna Lief and her husband Mark. Services at Temple Shalom Emeth, 16 Lexington St., Burlington, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:00am. Following interment at B’nai Brith Cemetery, Peabody,  memorial observance will be at his residence until 9:00 pm and will continue on Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Evan Stuart Schumacher of Newton, Massachusetts, died on November 29, 2015 at the age of 46 after a 19-month battle with cancer. Evan was the devoted husband of Suzanne (Grandberg) Schumacher and father of Jacob, Sophia and Sari. He is survived by so many devoted family members and friends, including his parents,  Florence and Gerald Schumacher of Wellesley, his brothers, David of Newton, and Paul of Culver City, CA and his sister, Winter and her husband John, of Laguna Beach, CA, and many nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Evan graduated from Needham High School, Northeastern University, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. A serial entrepreneur, over 15 years Evan founded and served as CEO of four companies: Celarix, Going.com, Everypoint, and Open Mile. His most recent venture, Open Mile, was acquired by Echo Global Logistics in Chicago, where Evan served as Chief Commercial Officer since October 2013. Evan loved life and was a joy to be around. He was kind and generous and had an infectious laugh. Evan was a wonderful son, brother, husband and father. He will live in our hearts forever. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton. Visitors are welcome to attend shiva on Wednesday night from 5:00-8:00, also at Temple Shalom in Newton. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made online to the Target Cancer Foundation, http://www.targetcancerfoundation.org/ or mailed to TargetCancer Foundation 955 Massachusetts Avenue #343 Cambridge, MA 02139.

Muriel Kutchen-On November 28, 2015. Graveside service at The Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at 10:00 am.

Of Lexington and Falmouth. Died peacefully in her Lexington home on November 28, 2015. Beloved wife of Nyles Barnert for 48 years. Daughter of the late William and Celia Levenson. Cherished mother of Lauren Weiss and her husband Mark of Lexington and Margot DeMuro and her husband Jeff of Fairfax, VA. Proud Nana of Matthew, Cayla and Abigail. Devoted sister of Bernice Bindman and Miriam Coffman, sister-in-law of Natalie and Steven Frier, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Isabel graduated from Belmont High School, Tufts University (Jackson) and Lesley University. She began her career as a teacher, eventually focusing on special education. She taught in several local school systems, including Lexington. After retiring from teaching, she started a second career as a realtor, working for different agencies in Lexington until her retirement 15 years ago. She was active in Temple Isaiah, involved with many committees over the years as well as one of the first chavurot. She cherished the many friendships she developed throughout her life. She particularly enjoyed her afternoons of Mah Jongg and her summers on the Cape at Falmouthport. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 10:30 am. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Condolence calls may be made at her residence following the interment until 9:00 pm, Thursday 1-4 & 7-9 pm, and Friday 1-4 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Temple Isaiah or Dana Farber.

age 88, of Boston, died on Friday, November 27, 2015, surrounded by his loving family of three children, nine grandchildren, and his wife of 54 years, Diane Berger Burman.

Sheldon was the son of the late Dr. Aaron Burman, Syracuse family physician, and Gussie Burman; brother of the late Genevieve Burman Share and brother-in-law of the late Nathan Share. Dr. Sheldon Burman was a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Syracuse Medical School. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, he spent the early part of his career developing techniques for replacing the aortic valve of a human with a valve harvested from an animal. His pioneering research led to a successful aortic valve replacement with a calf valve in 1967, the first such surgery in the United States. Most of his academic surgical career was spent in Chicago, where he taught and performed surgery at the University of Illinois Medical School and the Chicago Medical School. He raised his family in Highland Park, IL. After 42 years in Chicago, Dr. Burman and his wife decided to retire in Boston to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Berger Burman; three children, Allison Burman Gordon and her husband Edward Charles Gordon; Jocelyn Burman Belluck; and Harrison Emory Guy Burman, M.D. and his wife Lori Galvin Burman; and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA. Burial was conducted on Monday, November 30, at the Temple Adath Yeshurun cemetery in Syracuse, NY. Contributions may be made to the New England Anti Defamation League,

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2:30 pm at Temple Hillel B’nai Torah (in the Sanctuary), 120 Corey St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 – (617)323-0486.

The Levine family will be sitting shiva at 32 Carol Rd., Needham, MA on Friday, November 27th from 11 am – 3 pm; Sunday, November 29th from 5-8 pm; and Monday, November 30th from 4-8 pm.

Please call Jerry at (781)291-9952 or the Levine family at (781)455-6298 should you have any questions about the service or shiva.