Archive: November, 2015

Of Newton, formerly of Brookline, on November 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Sue (Holzwasser) Rosenthal. Devoted father of Marjorie Rosenthal Foer (Gordon), L. Aaron Rosenthal (Janet), and step-father of Teri Carman (John), Scott Kaiser (Cathy) and Alison Kaiser. Grandfather of Samuel Marquez Rosenthal Foer, Shoshana Schwartz, Justin Rosenthal and step- grandfather of Jake Carman, Tim Carman and Rachel Kaiser. Great grandfather of Natan Schwartz and step-great grandfather of Bridget Carman. Brother of Allan Rosenthal and Helaine Meyers. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:45 pm (please gather behind the administration building). Following services memorial observance will be in the function room at 280 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill until 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Home for Little Wanderers, Development Dept., 10 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135 or Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02118. Irwin was the owner of Dish ‘N Dat.

Formerly of Newton and Brockton, on November 2, 2015 at age 107. Beloved wife of the late Henry Brodie and Bernard Paysnick. Beloved mother of Evvie and Bernie Shuster, the late Marlene Brody and her surviving spouse Kenneth, Edith and Alan Kaplan, and Rhonda Paysnick. Grandmother of Susan and Jeff Green, Glenn Shuster,  Laura and Matt Copel, Nancy and Steve Demmer, Jonathan and Nancy Brody, and the late Karen Sattin. Great- Grandmother of of 8 and Great- Great- Grandmother of 2. Dear sister of the late Francis, Mike, Teddy, Rose, Sara, Sam, Edith and Arthur. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 12 noon. Following services, memorial observance at the Clubhouse at The Hills at Mainstone, 51 Hillside Dr., Wayland, MA  until 6:30 pm. Remembrances in her memory may made to Hebrew SeniorLife, Development Dept., 1200 Centre Street, Boston MA 02131 www.hebrewseniorlife.org

of West Newton, on November 1, 2015. Dear son of Sidney and Roslyn (Ligums) Brunell. Loving brother of Richard Brunell and Nancy Mitchell.  Services will be private. Donations in Geoffrey’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

of Newton, formerly of South Africa, on October 30, 2015. Mourned by her family: Fiona and Jon, Razelle, Mark, Maura, and Jacob. Services at Temple Beth Zion, 1566 Beacon Street, Brookline, Sunday, November 1, 2015  at 11:00 am. Shiva at the residence of Fiona Epstein and Jon Pollack on Sunday and Monday 2 – 8 pm; Minyan at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to JCHE, 160 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466.

of Belmont, formerly of Newton, passed away peacefully with his children at his side, Friday, October 30th, after a long illness. Herb was born in Boston on November 6, 1925. He graduated from Milton High School and Harvard College, and served in the Navy in WWII. Herb ran the family hardware business, and was an avid sports fan. Through the years he served on the Newton School Committee, the Harvard 1947 class committee, and was active in other local, civic and Democratic politics, including serving on Michael Dukakis’ gubernatorial and presidential campaigns. Herb will be forever remembered by his children Sally of Washington, DC; Ellen of Portland, OR; and David of Burbank, CA; his step-children Moss Hansen of Brewster, MA; and Andrew Hansen of Ft Lauderdale by the Sea, FL; and his three grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a gathering in Herb’s honor on Friday, November 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at O’Hara’s, 1185 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Contributions in Herb’s memory may be made to Harvard College Fund – Class of 47, c/o Mary Preston, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138; or Newton Free Library, Attn: Development Office, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA 02459.

Dorothy Hoffman Sherin -age 98, of Boston, formerly of Marblehead, on October 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Ellsworth H. Sherin. Devoted mother of Peter Sherin and his wife Margaret, Joanne Malkin and her husband Dr. Leon Malkin, Paula Stahl and her late husband Jeffrey, and Patricia Liebman and her late husband Dr. Paul Liebman. Loving grandmother of Amy Snyder, Laurie Sobler, Matthew Stahl, Elizabeth Stahl, Joseph, Benjamin and Andrew Liebman, and David Sherin. Dear great grandmother of Abigail Snyder, Madeleine Snyder, Sam Sobler, Jed Sobler and Eli Liebman. Dear sister of the late Irene Goldfaden and Judge Sam Hoffman. Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Dorothy Sherin’s Rocking Chair Program at Children’s Charter Trauma Clinic,77 Rumford Ave.,Waltham, MA 02453.

Age 83, of Sudbury, on October 25, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind the love of his life, Marcia (Levitan) Lukatch, to whom he was married for 61 years. Devoted father of James Lukatch and the late Terri Lukatch. Loving brother of Eileen Stevens of Scottsdale, AZ. Services in the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 12 Noon. Following interment, memorial observance at Nahanton Woods Clubhouse, 210 Nahanton Street, Newton, until 5 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation (for Pancreatic Cancer Research), 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714.

Dr. Susan Wainger

Dr. Susan Wainger, 76, of Newton, Oct. 21. She is survived by her wife, Judy Fischbach, loving family Heidi, Stephen, Max, and Leo Frail, Steven, Jodie, Jackson, and Jade Fischbach, brother Stephen Wainger and wife Phyllis, and nephews Brian and Brett Wainger, as well as her beloved poodle, Fanny. She was preceded in death by her loving 4-legged companions Pooh, Sammy and Lilly.
Dr. Wainger was a graduate of Cornell University. She earned her medical degree from McGill University Medical School and completed her residency in internal medicine at University of California San Francisco. Susan spent her life caring for others as a physician at Savitz & Wainger Primary Care in Boston for more than 30 years. Susan loved to travel, and she and Judy had many great adventures together. They built a beautiful life together and their home was always warm and full of love.

Burial will be Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11 am at Newton Cemetery,  791 Walnut Street, Newton Center. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to  Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

Age 80, of Lexington and West Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2015. She was the dear wife of Fred for 59 years and wonderful mother of Karen (David Handmaker) of Louisville, KY and David (Elise Richman) of Bedford, MA, and caring grandmother of Maina, Orli, Hilana, Callan, Micah and Nili, and loving sister of Elsa of Ajijic, Mexico and Mark (Linda) of Milton, Vermont. Bess was born in Brookline on April 21, 1935 and graduated from Simmons College with two degrees. A lifelong learner, her warmth, generosity and wide range of interests and talents brought her many close friends and much joy.  She especially loved a good laugh, food and books of all kinds, doing crosswords in ink, a lively political debate and mastering complex needlework projects.  Her passions live on in the book club she started nearly 40 years ago and the Rosh Chodesh group she initiated at Temple Emunah, where she and Fred have been active members for more than 50 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an Alzheimer’s research organization of your choice or to Temple Emunah’s Ladle Fund. The funeral will be at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA 02421, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10 am, followed by burial at Westview Cemetery, Lexington, MA.  Shiva will be observed at her home in Lexington on Tuesday  3-5 pm and 7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm; Wednesday  7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm; Thursday 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm; Sunday  1-5 pm and 7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm.  There will be morning minyan on Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Mon. at 7 am and on Sunday at 9 am.

Marilyn Goldberg -of Arlington, MA, on October 21,2015.Beloved wife of Gershon Goldberg for 64 years. Devoted mother of Jay Goldberg, Richard Goldberg and his wife Sally, and Elise Goldberg. Dear grandmother of Michael and Andrew Goldberg. Loving sister of Bertha Brown. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Richard and Sally Goldberg until 4:00 pm Friday, and will continue at Marilyn and Gershon’s residence Sunday thru Wednesday 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to Temple Emunah or Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop St., Medford, MA 02155, or Mazon, P.O. Box 96119,Washington, DC 20090.

Frances Gamzon- formerly of Randolph, on October 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Gamzon. Devoted mother of Karen Stein and her husband David, Robin Zoll and her husband Stanley. Dear grandmother of Richard and Pamela Stein, Andrew and Jaclyn Stein and Jonathan Zoll. Loving great grandmother of Mara, Dylan Samantha, Eliza, Avery and Zachary. Dear sister of Reve Kaplan. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N.Main St., Randolph, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:30 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Am, a synagogue to which she was most devoted.

of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Sharon, MA, on October 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Milton Liberman. Devoted mother of Howard Liberman (Cass) and Phyllis Rowley (Scott). Dear grandmother of Becky Palfreyman (Steve), Sarah Rowley, Alida Crabill (Josh), and Anne Liberman. Loving sister of Claire Friedman. Services at  Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.

of Newton, on October 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Helena L. (Marmor) Ente. Devoted father of Melanie Ezickson and her husband Elan, Keith Ente and his husband Mark, and Todd Ente and his wife Alisa. Dear grandfather of Benjamin, Jacob, Noah, Jonah, and Gabriel. Loving brother of Robert Ente and Coleman Goldstein. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Friday, October 16, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Melanie and Elan Ezickson on Friday until sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472

Formerly of Randolph, on October 11, 2015. Devoted mother of Randi Steckler (Ira). Dear grandmother of Evan, Josh, Ben. Significant Other of Eliot Glovinsky. Loving sister of the late Leona Katz and Max Rabinovitz. Graveside service at  David Vichor Cholim Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance  at the home of Randi and Ira Steckler on Wednesday until 5 pm and Thursday 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 72 E. Concord Street, Boston, MA 02118.

Jeanette (Weiner) Silverman, of Newton, MA, formerly of Torrington, CT, on October 9, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Silverman, devoted mother of Joyce Van Alstyne and Lily Bryant, dear grandmother of Erik and Alexander Van Alstyne and Olivia Bryant; she was also the loving sister of Abraham Weiner and the late Irving Weiner. Graveside Service on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Sons of Jacob Cemetery, Torrington, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

of Framingham, on October 11, 2015. Beloved husband of Helaine (Stone) Weener. De­voted father of Steven Weener (Brenda), and Jeffrey Weener (Barbara). Dear grandfather of Amanda, Stacia, Kobi, Shai, Ezra and the late Jennifer. Great grandfather of Silas. Lov­ing brother of Daniel Weener (Florence) and the late William, Samuel and Albert. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sha­ron, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, until 3:30 pm. Memorial observance will resume at his residence from 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made National Tay Sachs Foundation, 2001 Beacon St., Suite 204, Boston, MA 02135.

of North Andover, formerly of Haverhill, on October 10, 2015. Husband of the late Nancy (Hartman). Devoted fa­ther of Michael Glazer (Jill) of Brookline, and Suzanne Gill (Michael) of Waltham. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey Gill (Pa­mela), Robert Glazer (Rachel), Emily Messinger (Robert), Ste­phen Glazer (Melissa), Lyndsay Hittman (Benjamin). Great-grandfather of Chloe Glazer, Jake Gill, Max Glazer, Hannah Messinger, Alexandra Gill, Zach­ary Glazer, Morgan Messinger, Riley Glazer and Dylan Glazer. Brother of the late Lewis Glaz­er. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking available on the Riv­erway), on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 9:30 am. Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Jill Glazer until 8 pm on Tuesday, and Wednesday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Bos­ton, MA 02284. Howard spent his working life in the shoe in­dustry, and he was the owner of How ll Corp.

Leonard Holenport-of Sharon, on October 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Rosalind (Monerman) Holenport. Devoted father of Julie Holenport, and Tracy Dumas and her husband Kent. Dear grandfather of Dylan and Chase Dumas. Loving brother of Roberta Ross and Marilyn Blacker. Private graveside services were held. Remembrances may be made to Brain Tumor Research Fund, c/o Dr. Patrick Wen, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Suite D2112J, Boston, MA 02215.

of Quincy, on October 8, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Ralph L. Kolodny. Devoted mother of Jonathan Kolodny and Miriam Kolodny Ben Nun. Dear grandmother of Aaron, Nathan, Lauren, and Sam. Sister of Eunice Shatz, Marcia Power, and Norman Orodenker. Services at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree St., Westwood, Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Nita Beverly Rosenblum Boyer passed from this world to join the one and only love of her life, Burton Boyer, on September 29, 2015. She was raised in Hull, Massachusetts and lived most of her adult life in Chestnut Hill,with her family. Nita spent the last four and a half years living in California with her daughter, Lisa, where she enjoyed the sun in the state’s Gold Country, a fitting place for one whose life was truly golden. She was preceded in passing by her beloved Burt, and her parents, Isadore and Edith Rosenblum. With an observant eye that didn’t miss much and a passion for life, Nita’s tender and generous heart gave her an appreciation of all things great and small. She touched those who knew her through her unique love of life, wry sense of humor and her beautiful smile. The sparkle in her eye brought joy to those around her.  She was an amazing artist and truly embraced all of the beauty in the world around her. The ocean was in her blood and Nita and Burt spent many hours boating throughout New England, whether that meant an excursion to the Vineyard or simply cruising Boston Harbor. They also relaxed many times in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saint Thomas, one of their favorite destinations. Nita is survived by her children, Eric Boyer and his loving wife Sofia and their children Lance and Zachery, of Chestnut Hill, MA, and her daughter, Dr. Lisa Boyer and her husband Robert Miller and their children Pavel and Becca, of Loomis, CA.The grandchildren will dearly miss their Bubbie. Also surviving Nita are her sisters, Sandra Mills and her husband Laurence of Wellesley, MA, Peggy Gassman and her husband Andrew, of Needham, MA, and godson Edward Mills, of Sabastopol, CA. She is also survived by many  wonderful nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. During her stay in California, Nita was lovingly cared for by special companion Karin Heard, who Nita called her best friend. Max, Nita’s dog who was always at her side, will miss his master.

Nita was a lifetime member of Hadassah, Mizrachi and Hebrew Senior Life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA or to a charity of your choice. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at 11:45 am. Visiting hours Sunday immediately following the funeral until 7:00 pm at the family home, 25 Nelson Drive, Chestnut Hill, and resuming after the holiday on Monday  7-9 pm and Tuesday  7-9 pm. A minyan service will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday.

of Weston, FL, on September 29, 2015.Beloved Husband of Irma Perlis (Barron) Bookman. Devoted father of Dr. Larry Bookman and his wife Dr. Laurie Bookman, and Dr. Jeffrey Bookman and his wife Barbara. Dear step father of Arthur Perlis and his wife Myra, Kenneth and Raquel Perlis, and the late Joanne Kogan and her surviving husband Sergio Kogan. Dear grandfather of Michael Bookman, Josh Bookman, Drew Bookman, Jared Bookman, Lee and Laurie Perlis, Lauren and Michael Sherman, Adam Perlis, Michael and Brittany Perlis ,Ben and Catey Kogan, Stephanie Kogan and Larry Kogan. Loving great grandfather of Lily and Zoe Perlis, Ryder and Harper Sherman. Dear brother of the late Eli, Florence and Harold Bookman. Services in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Larry and Dr. Laurie Bookman until 9pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Joanne Perlis Kogan Memorial Fund, 10 Brook Meadow Circle, Framingham, MA 01701 or Vernon Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462

Linsky, Ruth Doran, 101, of Chestnut Hill. Beloved wife for 48 years of the late Harold M. Linsky. Born in Buffalo and lived in Boston for 77 years. Loved family, travel, playing bridge, reading, casino gambling, unsweetened ice tea and arguing about politics or almost anything else. Extraordinary and deeply treasured matriarch of an immediate and extended family that includes sons, Marty and Robert; daughters-in-law Helen, Lee and Lynn; grandchildren Alison, Sam, Marran, and Max; great-grandson Guy with another on the way; nieces and nephews Leslie, Lynne, Barby, Jimmie, Richard, Michael, Susie, David, the late Peter and their offspring; grandchildren’s spouses Richard, Meredith and LeAnna; step-great-grandson Chase; cousins Susie and Lisa; extended family including Steve, Kip and Max, Peter, Joyce and Kylie, and Meg, Jerry, and Kay; magnificent long-standing support team of John, Jeff, David and Amit. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1 at 1 PM at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton, Centre, followed by a private interment. Family will greet mourners and friends of Ruth following interment from 4 – 9 pm at Robert and Lee’s home. In lieu of flowers, donations celebrating Ruth’s life can be made to Cradles to Crayons, 155 N. Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 www.cradlestocrayons.org .

of Winchester, on September 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Musnikow. Devoted mother of Janis, Zvi, and Alan. Dear grandmother of Debbie, Judy, Noga, Yonatan, Itai, Hila, and Yoav. Services at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 7800 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY, Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

NEWTON—Sanford Greenfield, an innovator in architectural education, passed away on September 1, 2015.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Stella, and children Lise, Daniel, and Stefanie. As Director of the Boston Architectural Center, Mr. Greenfield (Sandy) was the driving force behind the accreditation of the school, now known as the Boston Architectural College. He fought to unlock entry to the profession for students from all walks of life. A President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects he went on to lead Schools of Architecture at Iowa State University and at New Jersey Institute of Technology. In architecture, the BAC was a rare institution in the 1970s. Mr. Greenfield helped create and nurture an environment that allowed students to work during the day while studying at night. Peter Vanderwarker, Boston’s well-known architectural photographer and early hire by Sandy described him as “equal parts cowboy, negotiator, agitator, and wit.”

 Born in Brooklyn, raised in the Bronx, Sanford Raymond Greenfield was the grandchild of Brooklyn dairy farmers and the first in his family to attend college. He left home at 18 to serve in the Navy in the South Pacific and was an eyewitness to the aftermath of the destruction of Nagasaki. Upon his return, he used the GI bill to study architecture; graduating first from MIT and later, earning advanced degrees from MIT and Harvard University. Recipient of several awards as a student, including the Fulbright Scholarship, Mr. Greenfield was mentored by many of the giants of Modern Architecture including Walter Gropius, Louis Kahn, and Buckminster Fuller. 

 Co-founder with Paul Carrol of a successful private practice, Sandy headed up many civic projects in and around Boston including the Cardinal Cushing Library t St. Johns Seminary and major renovations to the State House, Mt. Auburn Hospital and several MBTA stations. However, Sandy Greenfield discovered his true calling in education. A strong sense of duty and gratitude for the help he had received drove him to help others. A life-long mentor to his students and colleagues, Mr. Greenfield believed that higher education should be available to all and he made it his life’s work.

 “He didn’t just open doors,” said Elsie Hurst, a colleague at the BAC, “He built those doors and then let us walk through them.”

Services were held  at Temple Israel, 477  Longwood  Ave., Boston, on Friday, September 4, 2015 .

of Newton, on Saturday,  September 25 2015. Born May 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. Beloved wife of Edwin, loving mother of Ruth, Lise, and Mark, mother-in-law of Emily Sherwood. Sister of Helene (Sokal) and the late Harriet (Kriesberg), daughter of Max Munchick and Sarah Goldstein.  A graduate of Hunter College, Rhoda worked for the United Negro College Fund and WGBH in its pioneering days, and was an early activist for equal pay for equal work. She later worked as a realtor and champion of fair housing. In the community she successfully spearheaded an effort to limit development that would destroy historic rock formations near her Newton home.  An avid lover of theater she was proud of her daughter Ruth’s work at two prominent non-profit theatres, the A.R.T. and ArtsEmerson. She encouraged her disabled daughter Lise to be as able as ever and collaborated with her to advocate for supplemental savings accounts for people with disabilities.  The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act became law last year. She treasured her physician son, who spent endless nights at her side ensuring her right to live and die on her own terms. She was devoted to her husband Edwin, a retired psychiatrist who joined her in her hospital room for an impromptu 62^nd wedding anniversary just weeks ago. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 2, 11 a.m., Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Center, followed by a gathering. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disability Law Center or Greater Boston Legal Services.

Morris I. “Duke” Goldberg- of Needham, formerly of Newton, on September 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Pearl (Grossman) Goldberg. Devoted father of William L. Goldberg and his late wife Debralee, Wendy Fay Goldberg and her husband Jerry White, and David R. Goldberg and his wife Barbara. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey Goldberg, Benjamin Goldberg and his wife Kate, Harrison Goldberg, and Stefanie Goldberg. Devoted brother of Shirley J. Fenton. Duke grew up in North Quincy and graduated from Boston University School of Management. He proudly served in the Navy during WW11 in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre, participating in the Battle of Okinawa on the USS Panamint Admiral’s staff. He held 8 US patents. For many years he was a director of Home Owners Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. in Boston. Duke was an enthusiastic golfer at Pine Brook Country Club in Weston, serving on the Board of Governors for many years, and had the distinction of having a hole-in-one at the age of 81. Service at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance to be announced at service. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of West Newton, on September 22, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Volk. Devoted mother of Jan Volk and his wife Lissa, and Mark Volk and his wife Beth. Loving grandmother of Shari Stern and her husband Adam, Matt Volk, Josh Volk, and Alex Volk. Cherished great-grandmother of Eva, Bram, and Aidan. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, (gather behind administration building), on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mark and Beth Volk, 26 Hammond Circle, Sudbury, Thursday 3-5 & 7-8:30 pm, Friday 3-6 pm, & Saturday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parmenter Hospice, 266 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA 01778 or Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Dorothy Slotnick Green, of Middleton, MA, surrounded by her friends and family, died  after a brief illness, Tuesday September 22, 2015.

Cherished wife of Eugene C. Green, loving sister of Selma Slotnick Lait, and daughter of the late Isadore and Celena (Cooper) Slotnick.

Dotti, as so many called her, was an amazing women. Born in Brookline, a 1958 graduate of Brookline High, she graduated with a degree in education from Boston University and became an elementary school teacher, eventually spending 20 years at the Kiley School in Peabody teaching the 5^th grade. As an active member of the North Shore community, Dotti often would bump into her many students, who remembered her fondly. While teaching, Dotti also co-owned and operated the Gordon Green Jewelers in Peabody.

After leaving the teaching field, Dotti joined her husband in the family business, Slotnick Monuments in Everett, which was started by her grandfather. There she and her husband operated the business until they sold to the next generation in 2003. Dotti continued to work full time until her most recent illness this year. A valuable and special member of the daily operations, she was loved by not only the staff but by all of the families she worked with over the thirty plus years. She spent countless hours continuing the family tradition of the monument business but also the cemeteries where she spent time throughout her entire life.   A proud member of the Slotnick family, she believed that not only did each stone represent her family but the family cemetery, Beth Israel Cemetery of Everett, and put exhausting effort into establishing a self-sufficient and modern cemetery. A brilliant business woman, she recognized the needs of the community, and with Gene, encouraged the family to open and developed the interfaith section of the cemetery in 1997.

No challenge was too great for Dotti. She overcame many different types of cancer over the years, educated herself to learn what the best treatment would be and was never shy when speaking to a doctor about her health. She was always willing to learn something new, and enjoyed new challenges whether it be at work, traveling all over the world, or spending time with her family and friends. Always willing to not only stand up for what she believed in, she was always warm and caring to anyone she came into contact with, greeting each person and making them feel as if they were the only one that mattered.

Besides her beloved husband of 47 years and dear sister, she leaves over 100 nieces and nephews, and countless friends, all of whom will miss her in their own way.

Services will be graveside at the family cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett, at 11:00 on Sunday, September 27. Due to the holiday, Shiva will be immediately following the service only. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to either the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Hadassah – New England, 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.

Maribeth Ann “Sherry” (Santos) Costa, of Dennis, formerly of Provincetown, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother quietly passed away at home in the presence of her family. Sherry succumbed to complications of her 3 year valiant battle with cancer. She was 75 years old.

Born in 1939 to Annie (Meads) and Frank Santos, she became the youngest sister to Vivian, Mary, Jeanie, Nory, and Loretta. She grew up in Provincetown and was well known with many friends and family. In 1958 she married John Branch, an Air Force serviceman, moving to Germany in 1960 where they were stationed for six months. Upon her return to the states, she lived in Provincetown for a short period then moved to South Yarmouth to raise her 3 children, Valerie, Sheila, and Chris. A fourth child, infant Elizabeth, passed away in 1960.

In 1977 Sherry returned to Provincetown from California where she had operated a successful restaurant and beauty salon. Sherry became employed at the Cape End Manor and Dairyland Restaurant where she met her soul mate, Matthew J. Costa. Married in 1989, they worked together to operate The Meadows Motel, Dairyland, and the Provincetown Seafood Market. In 2002, Matthew passed away from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Living in Provincetown became a painful reminder of her loss so she moved to Dennis where she lived out her remaining years.

Sherry enjoyed art, dancing, movies, and Portuguese cuisine. She was the essence of dignity and grace, and was an exceptional lady of character. Sherry touched so many people. She will be missed and thought of often by those who loved and respected her.

Sherry is survived by her children, Valerie (Gary) Johnson, Sheila (Mario F.) Ramalho, and John Christopher (Shannon) Branch; step-children, Kathleen (Robert) Girvetz, William C. (Diane) Costa, and James (Amy) Costa; grandchildren, Misty Johnson, Vanessa Ramalho, Mario Colin Ramalho, Trevor Branch, Taylor Branch, Graham Morris, Meaghan Rupert, and Keegan Morris; step-grandchildren, Tarazza Millard, Amy Toone, Steven Costa, Kerri Costa, Kelli Costa, and William M. Costa; great-grandchild, Isaiah Morris; step-great grandchildren, Jackson Toone, Bailey Toone, Daniel Barraso, Alexandra Barraso, and Devin Costa; sisters, Jeanie (Mylan) Costa, and Loretta (Anthony) Lema; brother-in-law, Donald Thomas; and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her sisters Vivian Souza, Mary Enos, and Lenora Thomas.

Services were held in the Monsignor Duarte Chapel in St Peters Cemetery, Jerome Smith Rd, Provincetown, on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing.

Selma Stone-Of Chevy Chase,MD,formerly of Newton, on September 18, 2015.Beloved wife of the late Elliot Stone.Devoted mother of Dr. Richard Stone and his wife Susan,Paula Stone and her husband Seth Goldstein.Dear grandmother of Martin, Eric, Elizabeth and her husband Zack.Graveside service at Jewish Benevolent Cemetery, Grove St., West Roxbury on Monday, September 21,2015 at 11:00 am.

age 97, of Framingham, died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at his home. He survived his late wives Mary (Catalano) Serulneck, Irene (Blier) Serulneck, and Sylvia (Zimmerman) Serulneck.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 19, 1918, Mr. Serulneck retired to Framingham in 1983. He proudly served in Co M, 347^th Infantry Regiment, 87^th Infantry Division during WWII. He was a decorated combat veteran of the Ardennes, Central Europe, and the Rhineland. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star with “V” for valor recognizing his heroic achievement in action against an armed enemy of the United States near Brambach, Germany on March 25, 1945 and also received the Soldier’s Medal. Prior to his retirement he had careers in business and union organizing.

In Framingham Mr. Serulneck served as a Commander and Quartermaster of VFW Post 929, a member of the Board of Directors of SMOC, and volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels well into his late 80’s.

Mr. Serulneck is survived by his sons Lester Serulneck of Northport, NY, and Larry Serulneck of Viera, FL, and his daughter Fern Y. Serrell of Brooklyn, NY. He was the proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 11. He is also survived by his friend for life, Sarah Cammarata.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services at Chabad Lubavitch Center, 159 Boden Lane, Natick on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DAV or Cystic Fibrosis Association.

of Framingham, on September 16, 2015. Wife of the late Charles Goldfarb. Beloved mother of Michael Goldfarb & his wife Diane, & Susan Weiner. Devoted Bubbi of Jennifer, Daniel, Joshua, Noah & Eli. Dear sister of Morton Vinocoor and his wife Marcia. Devoted aunt to Mark Vinocoor. A private memorial service was held on September 18. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Bertha Hartry-Of Cambridge, MA, on September 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Theodore G. Hartry. Devoted mother of Lucy Hartry and her husband Frandy Johnson, Deborah Hartry Stein and her husband Leigh Stein, Sarah Hartry and her companion Andy Nathan, and Teddy Hartry Springer and her husband Cory Springer. Dearest grandmother of Allie Hartry, Jake and SophieSpringer, Matthew and Emma Martignoni. Dearest sister of Rudy Boschwitz and his wife Ellen, and the late Franz Boschwitz and Werner Boswell. A memorial service will be held in The Bigelow Chapel on the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 2:00pm. A reception will follow in The Bigelow Chapel. Memorial observance will be held at the residence of Sarah Hartry, Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 5:30-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Women’s Lunch Place, 67 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116 or United States Holocaust Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126.

Eugene Maynard Freedman- formerly of Weston, MA, and Boca Raton, FL, died September 15, 2015 at Hebrew Senior Life in Boston, MA, surrounded by his beloved family. He was the devoted husband of Myrna (Herscot) Freedman for more than 50 years; the much loved father of Deborah Freedman Belt and Erik Paul Belt, Richard Andrew Freedman and Hope Ellen Rubin, Elizabeth Caryn Freedman and Robert Lyle Hammer, and adored grandfather of Halley Rose Belt, Olivia Danielle Belt, Emily Alyse Belt, Jason Henry Freedman, Dana Justine Freedman and Scarlett Dorothy Hammer. He was the son of the late Daniel and Eva Freedman, of Worcester, MA. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Thursday, September  17, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Debby and Erik Belt until  7:00 pm and will continue on Friday 1:00 -5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Freedman’s memory may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St.,Boston, MA  02110 or Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd.,Wellesley, MA 02481.

beloved mother, wife and sister, passed away on September 14, 2015, three months after the passing of her devoted husband Al.  Belle had a full life, raising a family, working part time as a bookkeeper and growing to become Executive Director of Temple Emeth in Chestnut Hill.  She was a marvelous ballroom dancer who loved dancing with her beloved Al, her lifelong companion, married for 69 years.  Belle will be greatly missed by her son Neal (Suzanne), daughter Debbie (Bane), and grandchildren Jared, Ava, Ethan, Rex and Lauren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Al, daughter Jane, sisters Jeanne, Ida, Betty and brother Harvey.  Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2015  at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Center. Interment will follow in the Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury.  Immediately following the interment, the family will receive visitors in the function room at 210 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre until 4:30 PM and from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

of Stoughton, formerly of Randolph, on September 13, 2015. Born in Romania of parents immigrating to the United States in November, 1922. Lou was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School, served in the United States Army bakery corps in New Guinee during the Pacific conflict during the 2nd World War. Upon returning to the U.S., Lou met his bride of 67 yrs., Mildred (Dulman) Zeprun. Lou worked tirelessly alongside his brother Jack (deceased) and father Morris also deceased at the family bakery, The West End Bakery in Roxbury on Howard Avenue. In 1966, the brothers and their father moved their bakery to Randolph and renamed it Zeppy’s Baigel Bakery. Lou and Jack along with their wives Mildred and Doris built their successful business along with providing employment for hundreds of men and woman over the years in the community until his retirement in 2005. Lou was an avid golfer and was seen often around the links at Ponkapoag and Brookmeadow Country Club. Lou is survived by his loving wife Mildred (Dulman), his sister Ruth Tuler of West Roxbury and her husband Paul, his son Eliott and his wife Diane (St Germain) of Stoughton, his daughter Sheila Holland and her husband Michael of Brockton, and his daughter Renee Diauto and her husband Frank of St Cloud, FL. Lou is also the proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren, Scott Zeprun, Risa (Zeprun) Morse of California , Roshanna Zeprun of Hawaii, Tracy (Diauto) Laberge of R.I., Melinda (Diauto) Barbosa of St Cloud, FL, Jesse Diauto of St Cloud, FL, Kimberly Holland of Brockton, and Jason Holland of Brockton. Lou is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by family friend Nancy Hampson of Stoughton. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. (gather behind the administration building) Sharon, Friday, September 18, 2015 at 11:45 am. All guests are invited to join the family for a celebration of his life at China Town Restaurant in Cobb’s Corner, Canton, after the service. Shiva will be at Mildred’s home 43 Pemaquid St. Stoughton Ma. 02072 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday afternoon and evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project – woundedwarriorproject.org

of Newton, on September 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Ann L. Pollack.

Obituary to follow.

of Brookline, a retired Brookline town meeting member and Newton High School guidance counselor. Mrs. Trachtenberg, 86, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Trachtenberg worked for 26 years running the Newton (North) High School Career Guidance Resource Center, where thousands of students have been provided with information that assisted them in making informed decisions about their futures. The Career Center received national recognition and was renamed the Trachtenberg Career Center upon her retirement in 1994. Mrs. Trachtenberg also served on the Brookline town meeting for many years, starting in 1989. She was a tireless advocate for the Brookline community. Her many years of service were recognized by the Civic Recognition Award in 2013. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she graduated from the City College (Baruch College) of New York with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1950. She attended Boston University and received her master’s degree in Education in 1968. Mrs. Trachtenberg had served on the Brookline Advisory Committee and the Brookline Council for the Arts and Humanities. She had been a resident of both Newton and Brookline since 1963. Mrs. Trachtenberg was predeceased by her husband, Jesse Myron Trachtenberg; and leaves two sons and a daughter in law, Mark David Trachtenberg of Allston, MA and Alan Israel and Duchy Miriam Trachtenberg of North Bethesda, MD. Services at Cong. Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10 am. Burial will follow at Wellwood Cemetery, West Babylon, N.Y.

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Leon Sheinfield-of Newton,on Sept.11, 2015. Adored husband of Maida (Lang) Sheinfield. Devoted father of Ricky and his wife Minouch Kandel, and Steven and Michael Sheinfield. Dear grandfather of Isaac, Maya, Daniel, Philip and Lily. Service at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre (on the campus of Andover-Newton Theological School and Hebrew College), on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Due to the Rosh Hashanah holiday there will be no memorial observance. Interment private. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Philip Sheinfield Scholarship Fund, Treasurers office, University of MA, Amherst, MA 01002.

Mark Yesley- of Newton and Stockbridge, MA, suddenly, on September 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Marlene (Oransky) Yesley. Devoted father of Ellen Silberman and her husband Joel, and Susan Yesley. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Benjamin, and Sloan Silberman, William, Ari, and Gabriel Awad. Loving brother of Louise Wasserberg and her husband, Dr. Ira, and Marjorie Yesley and her husband, Claude Dupuy. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston 02215 (parking on the Riverway), on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 4:30 pm Sunday and will continue Tuesday through Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Temple Israel.

Gehr, Bernard N., of Needham, formerly of Newton, on September 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Ann (Shapiro) Gehr. Devoted father of Dr. Gerald (Eloise) Gehr and Nancy (Dr. Steven) Goldstein. Dear grandfather of Aaron (Alison) Goldstein, and Jonathan (Dr.Stephanie) Goldstein. Great-grandfather of Jordyn and Leah Goldstein, and Levi Goldstein. Loving brother of Doris Kravetz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment, the family will return to Temple Emanuel, Remembrances may be made to Temple Emanuel Bereavement Fund, 385 ward St., Newton, MA 02459 or a charity of your choice.

Marilyn Epstein-of Delray Beach, FL. Beloved wife of Robert. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 10:45 am.

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 Aaron L. Bluhm, PhD- of Canton, on September 6, 2015.Beloved and devoted husband of the late Evelyn (Cutler) Bluhm. Devoted father and best friend of Jerry Bluhm and his companion, Irene Sedlacko. Cherished grandfather of David and his wife Christie, Jonathan and his wife Kate, Alex and his fiancé Molly. Dear great grandfather of Noah, Ben, Max and Annie. Loving brother of the late Michael, Samuel, Joseph and Sidney. Aaron was a proud veteran of WW11, where, in the Battle of the Bulge, he lost his leg. Despite this handicap it never became a deterrent to accomplishing amazing goals. He was active in the New England Handicap Ski organization, where he taught countless amputees to ski. He rode in the Pan-Mass Challenge in his 80’s with his son. Aaron spent his entire career as an organic chemist with US Army Labs in Natick and was a member of the Top of the Hill Gang. Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA (on the on the campus of Andover Theological School and Hebrew College), Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Baker St., West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Pan-Mass challenge,77 Fourth Ave., Needham, MA 02494 or Alzhiemers Disease Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Bernard “Bernie” Pratt-of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Randolph and Easton, on September 4, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine “Libby” (Kripke) Pratt. Devoted father of Shelley Pratt August (Guy), and Marcy Pratt Pelley. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, David and Ariane August, and Allyson and Andrea Pelley. Great-grandfather of Melissa August and Kylie Pospisil, and great-great-grandfather of Michael Joseph. Loving brother of the late Jack and Saul Pratt. Brother-in-law of the late Albert Kripke. Graveside service at  Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12 Noon. A memorial observance will be held in Florida. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Alexander – Lesley Marcus (Golosov), of Rochester, MA, on September 2, 2015. Beloved wife of Charles Robert Alexander. Dear daughter of Col. Robert E. Golosov, Ret. and his companion, Rhoda Pinta. Dear daughter of the late Anita (Marcus) Golosov. Devoted mother of Austin Alexander and Morgan Alexander. Loving sister of Wayne and Dorothy Golosov. Loving aunt of Capt. Zachary Golosov, USAF, and Cadet Aaron Golosov. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 10:30 am. (parking on the Riverway). Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Rhoda Pinta, Needham, Sunday until 9 pm, Monday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Deborah Brosgol-of Bedford, MA , on September 2, 2015. Services at Temple Emunah, 7 Piper Rd., Lexington MA, on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 11:00 am.Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Sanford R. Greenfield-of Newton, on September 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Stella (Berger). Devoted father of  Lise, Daniel and Stefanie. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Dear brother of  the late Allen Greenfield. Service at Temple Israel, 477  Longwood  Ave., Boston, on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment Private.

Brenner-Dr. Joseph H, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the age of 91. Dr. Brenner was born into a large family in Liverpool, England in June, 1924, and received his medical degree from Liverpool University Medical School at the age of 23 and served as a captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps in Cyprus and East Africa from 1948 to 1950. He came to the United States on a Fulbright Medical Scholarship for Internal Medicine at the May Institute in Cincinnati, OH, and during this time he wed his former wife Myra, a friend from his youth, and welcomed the birth of his daughter Martha, in 1961.  During a 40 year career in psychiatric medicine he provided medical care for students and faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  During this time he founded the Cambridgeport Free Medical Clinic (1968) and the Cambridgeport Problem Center (1969) that provided free medical care and legal counsel to a growing number of youths then struggling with drug abuse and homelessness.  In addition, Dr. Brenner volunteered with several organizations that focused on medical, psychological, social, and legal issues across the greater Boston community. He served as a consultant to the American Civil Liberties Union, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and V.I.S.T.A., was a board member of the Cambridge Coordinating Committee on Drug Abuse and was chair of the Board of Trustees of the Hampstead Medical Foundation. Dr. Brenner’s published works dealt with drug abuse, youth culture, and hunger. He is survived by his daughter Martha Brenner Slone, grandchildren Mariah Sophia Slone and Evan Dennis Slone, siblings Harold Brenner, Gloria Jacobs, Joan Sheff, and Ruth Ellenbogen, and many lifelong colleagues and friends. Remembrances may be made to Community Legal Services and Counseling Center, One West St. Cambridge, MA 02139. A graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery, Bedford St., in Lexington, MA at 10am on Friday, September 4^th. Shiva will be held Friday through Sunday at Martha’s home after the service.

of Winthrop, formerly of Newton, August 29, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Morton B. Rabinow. Devoted mother of Jane DeGregorio and James Wall of Winthrop, Julie Mahegan and her husband Robert of MA, David S. Rabinow and his fiancé Ekaterina Silikova of Stoughton and Missy Frederick and her husband Michael of Framingham.

Adored grandmother of Susan Douyotas and her husband Robert, Henry Mahegan and his wife Alyssa, Doug Mahegan, Ben, Lily and Will Rabinow. Loving sister of Thelma Appelstein of Newton and Martin Gerson and his wife Heather of Manhattan, NY. Also survived by her dear aunt Sylvia Frieze previously of York, ME.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Wilson Chapel @ the Andover Newton Theological School, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. 02459, on Wednesday, Sept 2, at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited.

Memorial donations in her name can be made to the Massachusetts Audubon Society c/o Development Office 208 South Great Rd, Lincoln, MA. 01773. Ruth was a member of the Newton Conservators, an organization to preserve open space in Newton. Some of her favorite hobbies included “birding”, reading, music, and gardening.