Doris (Tobis) Locke -of Framingham, MA, formerly of Newton and Centerville, MA and Sarasota, FL, passed away on July 6, 2014, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Bessie (Weschler) Tobis and sister of the late Lucille Greenberg. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Merle I. Locke and the mother of Ralph (Lona Farhi) Locke and Jean (Alan) Miller. She was the beloved grandmother of Matthew Miller, Meredith Miller, Martha (Adam) Kerner, and Susannah Locke. After the death of her first husband, Doris became the beloved wife of the late Dr. Isadore Schwartz and the stepmother of Penny (Jason) Grossman. She was the beloved grandmother of Rachel Grossman and Richard (Michelle) Grossman. She was the adored great-grandmother of Zachary, Vivian, Bridget and Emma. Doris was the cherished cousin of Bernice Feldberg and a loving aunt to her nieces and nephew.Doris was an active fundraiser and leader in many organizations. She was a devoted member of the congregation of Temple Israel of Boston and was appointed a Lifetime Member of the Board of Trustees. She was a founding member of Women’s Aid for Heart Research and the Women’s Scholarship Association of Greater Boston. Doris was a proud graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, earning her undergraduate degree in Gerontology at the age of 65. She enjoyed life, achieved many milestones, and was caring and kind to all her family and friends. Doris’s family wishes to thank the many doctors, nurses and aides who cared for her with skill, kindness and love in her later years. Doris will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Services will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking on the Riverway) on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 10:30 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jean and Alan Miller, 5 Angelica Drive, Framingham, 2-8:30 Tuesday. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the Merle I. Locke Youth Fund, c/o Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston MA 02215.
of Walpole, formerly of Randolph, on July 2, 2014, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Toba C. (Goldstein) Stoller. Devoted father of Kenneth and Carolyn Stoller, Joel and Sharon Stoller, and Susan and Stephen Lougee. Papa to Jason, Melissa, Samantha, and Eric Stoller and Jennifer and Matthew Lougee. Brother of the late Henry and Julius Stoller. Loving uncle to many. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, Monday, July 7 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Joel and Sharon Stoller until 9pm and continue Tuesday through Thursday 2-5, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 72 East Concord Street, Room C3, Boston, MA 02118, the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472, or Temple Beth Am, Randolph.
Nikolaus R. “Klaus” Pichler, of Framingham, passed away on June 30, 2014 at the U-Mass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was 79 years old.
Born in Klagenfurt, Austria, he was the son of the late Richard and Elisabeth (Madile) Pichler. Klaus was raised and educated in Austria. He began his career in electrical engineering after attending college and was recruited by the Digital Equipment Corporation to come to America in 1971 to integrate the keyboard and cathode ray tube (CRT) systems. Klaus was an avid golfer and member of the Holden Country Club.
He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Susan (Feldman) Copeland; his sister, Lorli Daum; and his 2 brothers, Christoph and Peter Pichler.
Services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Edgell Grove Cemetery, 53 Grove St., Framingham. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence through Thursday afternoon. Donations in Klaus’ memory may be made to the U-Mass Memorial Foundation, 333 South St., Suite 13E-495, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
Norma Adler, 84, of Framingham, formerly of Manhattan, died peacefully on June 30, 2014, at home. Born in Philadelphia on November 30, 1929, the daughter of the late William Greenberg and Ida (Charney) Greenberg, Norma graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and Drexel Institute of Technology. She pursued a career in advertising, and later developed an advertising and marketing industry executive search business in Manhattan. Following her love of art, she enrolled in the Art Students League of NY at the age of 60, and found her passion in abstract art and a community. She lived life fully, enjoying theater, travel, social action and a circle of close friends. She leaves behind her dear cousins, Karen Margolis and Victor Nussbaum of Framingham, and their children (her grandchildren) Leah, Daniel and Jared, and her dear friend Ina Torton. She is survived by her sister Annette Bodzin, and nieces and nephew, Kate Scheinman, Robert Sheinman and Wendy Kadens. She was predeceased by her son, John Adler. Graveside services will be held July 3, 2014, Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, PA. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to The Art Students League of New York to help fund the Norma Adler Scholarship.
of Weston, on July 1, 2014. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. A self-made businessman and entrepreneur, he was a friend and benefactor of the Boston artist community. Mr. Beck was a simple person who enjoyed cooking, gardening, animals, nature, and spending time fishing in Maine. Services at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of choice.
Barbara R. Goldberg, (Pollard) Of Seminole, FL. Formerly of Holbrook on June 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Morris Goldberg. Devoted mother of Beth Goldberg and Elisa Kimball and the late Arnold Goldberg. Dear Nana of Max Kimball. Loving sister of Stephen Pollard. Beloved friend of many. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, July 3 at 11:45 a.m. Following services memorial observance will be at the Pollard residence on Thursday until 9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA or Suncoast Hospice House, 6770 102nd Ave North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
of Hallandale, FL, formerly of Quincy, on June 28, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Eicoff. Services were held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Sharon Memorial Park.
Barbara Signer, born Barbara Lucy, passed away last week in her Cambridge home at the age of 76. Born in New Jersey in 1938 to Frank and Esther Lucy, Barbara was raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She attended Radcliffe College before living in England and Paris, eventually settling in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After more than thirty years as a Periodical Librarian’s Assistant at Harvard’s Widener Library, Barbara retired in 2009.
Barbara was politically active for much of her life, working determinedly in support of political, environmental, and social causes, through donations, rallies, petitions, and letter writing. She worked for Barney Frank and, as part of the Nuclear Education Project group, published a book on parenting in the nuclear age. The friendships from which this group grew deepened over the years and continued to sustain her throughout her life.
Other interests included gardening, family, dance and theater, a voracious love of books, and spirituality. She converted to Judaism in her twenties, and found it a life long source of solace and support.
Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Kira and Rachel (Rae), her younger brother Richard Lucy (Dick), and a loving circle of family and friends across the globe. A memorial service will be held at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, in Newton Centre on Wednesday, July second at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy or the ACLU.
Glickstein, Dr. Milton L., of Chestnut Hill, on June 24, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lilian (Polov) Glickstein. Devoted father of Betty-Ann Estner of Natick. Loving brother of the late Anne Kaden, Celia Glickstein and Sue Hacker. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank his special caregiver, Valorie. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury, family and friends are invited to the Social Hall at his residence until 5 pm and 7-9 pm. Memorial observance will continue at his residence on Friday 1-5 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Food Bank at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, or to a charity of your choice.
of Chicago, IL, formerly of Needham, on June 22, 2014. Beloved husand of Blanche (Swartz) Randall. Devoted father of Pamela Randall, Robin Fintel, and Melinda Randall. Dear grandfather of Gregory and Bradley Finger, Bara, Josh, and Zack Fintel, Noah and Jenna Chodos. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 10:45 am.
Gertrude “Trudi” Gussman-of Newton, on June 23, 2014.Beloved wife of Robert A. Gussman. Devoted mother of Bonnie Durlin and her husband Clifford, Donna Farrell and her husband Christopher. Dear grandmother of Katherine and Matthew McEachern. Loving sister of Claire Hurley, Marie and John Eckstein. Services at Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton, on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Newton Cemetery.
Albert Coleman- of Chestnut Hill, on June 22, 2014.Beloved husband for 65 years of Lillian ( Levin) Coleman. Devoted father of Rochelle Shoostine and her husband Jay, Erwin Coleman and the late Jay Coleman. Dear grandfather of Randy and Brooke Shoostine, and Seth and Alex Coleman and Shoshanna Coleman.Graveside service will be private. Memorial observance commencing Tuesday at the home of Rochelle and Jay Shoostine, 3–9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Friday 10-12noon.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Congregation B’nai Jacob of Boston and Newton, 955 Beacon St. , Newton, MA 02459,or Chabad of Brookline, 496 Harvard St. , Brookline, MA, 02446.
of Wellesley Hills, on June 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late George Libin. Devoted mother of Richard Libin and his wife Cathy of Pocasset and Robert Libin and his wife Irene of Natick. Dear grandmother of Michael and Jennifer Libin, and Renee Hmura and her husband Steven. Cherished great-grandmother of Avery Hmura. Loving sister of Ruth Ross. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Janet’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Brenner, Sylvia B. (Bloomfield), of Chestnut Hill, on June 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Louis Brenner. Devoted mother of Dr. Mark Brenner and his wife Jean and Janice Elston and her husband Stuart. Loving sister of the late Bernice Kesslen and Beryl Richmond. Dear grandmother of Nathan and Julia, Stuart and Melissa. Service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Center (on the campus of the Andover-Newton Theological School), on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at her late residence Sunday until 9:00 pm and continuing Monday and Tuesday, 1-5 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Simmons College , c/o School of Social Work, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215.
Dale Parrish(Goldberg) Of Medfield, on June 18, 2014. Beloved wife of Stephen Parrish. Devoted mother of Elisa Parrish and Lauren Parrish Walker and her husband Matthew. Dear nana of Isabel and Ava Walker. Services were held at the Wilson Chapel, Newton. Remembrances may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Breast Oncology Research Program, C/O Dr. Steven Come, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02215 or to Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923
WESTBORO – Shirley (Morganstern) Roth Salzberg, 90, died Wednesday, June 18,2014 at her residence.
She was the beloved mother of Pamela Tabb, wife of Larry Tabb of Westboro, and Dr. Malcolm Roth and his wife Lisa of Albany, NY, and her cherished grandchildren, Max and Andy Tabb, and Melanie and Caroline Roth.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Morton Roth and by her second, Emanuel Salzberg.
For many years she was a bookkeeper in the garment industry. She and her husband owned and operated Mur-Man Trimming Company.
Memorial observance 3-8 pm on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the residence of Pamela and Larry Tabb,
t 7 Benjamin Drive, Westboro, MA.
Services were held in New York at Beth David Cemetery on Thursday June 19, 2014.
of Newton, MA, formerly of Wellesley, on June 16, 2014. Devoted mother of Constantine and Elena Finehouse. Loving daughter of Mikhail Heifetz and Nina Dolzhkova. Cherished grandmother of Isabella. Irina’s family will receive visitors at the Wilson Chapel on the campus of Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Friday, June 20, 2014 from 4-7 pm. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 am at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton Centre. Those wishing to remember Irina may do so through donations to the Ulfelder Healing Garden, c/o Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.
passed away peacefully on June 14, 2014. She leaves behind her beloved son, Gerald Feldman, daughter Rachel Feldman and son Stuart Feldman. She also leaves behind her beloved nephew and niece Larry and Cheryl Franklin and their children Adam and Alana Franklin, Jared Franklin and Christie McFarland. Indie and Sabrina the devil daschunds will miss hugs and kisses from their little old aunt. She will also be missed by her loving family friends Gloria and Larry Lieberman. Ruth Feldman had a passion and love for antiques which lead to a 35 year career in the industry. Well known in the Antique world she will be missed by many of her peers and business associates. Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Mark Abrams remembers the summer when his younger brother Rick — then only 14 — became the chef at The 1661 Inn on Block Island, which the Abrams family had recently purchased.
The chef had burned his hand and couldn’t work. So Rick stepped in —demonstrating the determination, drive, and good cheer that would later lead not only to some enviable culinary skills, but also to his success as an educational software pioneer and his community-building initiatives in Lexington, Mass., where he lived.
Richard D. Abrams, beloved husband, father, and son, and a steadfast friend to many in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, died on Sunday, June 15. He was 57.
Though the Rhode Island native spent his adult years in Massachusetts, Rick, a graduate of the La Salle Academy in Providence, was a true son of Rhode Island, and visited frequently. He and his wife, Susan Kenyon, were married at the Dunes Club in Narragansett and remained longtime members.
Those who knew Rick refer to him as one of the most relentlessly upbeat people — as well as the most quietly and humbly effective — that they have ever met.
This gift certainly was apparent when the young teenager ran the family inn’s kitchen. Mark remembers Rick’s hard work — long shifts with his brother at The 1661 Sandwich Shoppe on Block Island’s Water Street, and endless hours improving the inn, which later grew to become the 1661 Inn and Manisses Hotel. “We’d do all the painting and wallpapering of the rooms in the off season,” Mark said.
He suspects his brother’s longtime love of cooking — and his talent for it —started when that chef burned his hand. During the inn’s first summer, Rick worked under the injured chef’s guidance, then continued as assistant chef the following summer under a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, John Bowen. Rick also helped redesign the hotel’s kitchen, poring over plans, all while still a teenager.
When Rick was 17, he read about what Johnson & Wales planned to offer in its culinary program in the Providence Journal and forwarded the information to Bowen, suggesting he apply. Bowen, now the Chancellor of Johnson & Wales University, has been at the culinary school for four decades.
“Rick reads this in the Providence paper. He sees this opportunity and sends it on to him,” recalled Rick’s brother, Mark. “He was such a connector. He’s so good at always seeing these opportunities and realizing who could benefit in a positive way from them. Just bringing people together.”
Mark believes Rick’s staunch environmentalism started on Block Island, too. One lasting environmental legacy is a system of walking trails that Rick spearheaded in Lexington. “He did it with his positive vision, his enthusiasm, his grace,” said Deb Mauger, chair of Lexington’s Board of Selectmen, who watched Rick bulldoze through the bureaucracy on a quest to connect the historic town’s walking trails. “He was so elegant in what he did. He would come into meetings and everybody would just vote yes.”
What they voted for was Rick’s long-term vision of a healthier population and a cleaner environment. He was determined to get people out of their cars and onto their feet. His system of trails, called ACROSS Lexington (Accessing Conservation land, Recreation areas, Open space, Schools and Streets) Lexington, is tangible testimony to the extraordinary impact one motivated man can have on a community.
“Across Lexington is an apt metaphor for Rick’s lifelong passion for forging connections and bringing people together,” said longtime friend Jamey Rosenfield. “It also reflects his commitment to the environment and the community.”
Though he fought a terminal illness for nine years, Rick walked and walked, almost until the end. Rick helped plan the 30-mile Boston Greenbelt Walk and Lexington’s Bike Walk ’n’ Bus Week, for which he led three walks in May, just weeks ago. His Twitter account lists post after post about the physical, mental, and creative benefits of walking. Rick also became an avid follower of tai chi and other alternative mind-body approaches, which helped ground him through numerous surgeries and ups and downs.
Rick also connected people within the thyroid cancer community. As one of only three non-physicians in the 65-member International Thyroid Oncology Group (ITOG) — and the only patient — he was instrumental in helping the group of leading scientists and clinicians develop a plan for raising money for research and building awareness of advanced thyroid cancer.
“There’s this enthusiasm he has for the project that becomes infectious, that helps other people devote their energies to it,” said Dr. Steven Sherman of Houston, ITOG’s chairman. “There are a lot of people who are enthusiastic. Rick combines that energy and enthusiasm with a carefully thought-out plan.” Rick spread the word about ITOG through online initiatives and by bringing his unique patient perspective to the annual THYCA (Thyroid Cancer Survivors) conference.
Dwight Vicks, ITOG treasurer and a member of the organization’s founding team, said Rick helped raise awareness about aggressive thyroid cancers; many people refer to thyroid cancer as the “good cancer” because 93 percent of victims recover. One of the 7 percent, Rick prolonged his life through clinical trials and what Vicks called “superhuman attitude and courage.”
Professionally, Rick made his mark in the educational software industry as a co-founder of Tom Snyder Productions (TSP); he helped the innovative company grow from a start-up into a leader in the field, bringing technology into the classroom before that became standard practice. Snyder remembered the wisdom and maturity of his business partner: “Over 20 years, one could not hope for a more perfect business adventurer, innovator, host, chef, and genuine supporter of every exotic breed of talent he met.” Tom Snyder Productions was acquired in 2001 by Scholastic, where Rick continued working until late 2012.
Margery Mayer, president of Scholastic Education, called Rick a pioneer. “There’s so much conversation about the role of technology and learning. Rick, in partnership with Tom [Snyder] and Dock [David Dockterman, another TSP co-founder], set an agenda that’s still relevant,” she said. “They were thinking about how we can use technology to engage kids, to empower teachers, to cultivate learning that matters. All the questions I hear when I go to a conference, these are the same questions Rick and Dock and Tom asked from the beginning.”
And Rick always seemed to ask the right questions. “That takes somebody with an eager and open mind, really somebody who remains 24 years old,” Mayer said. “Rick never aged intellectually; he kept that very young, innovative, somewhat iconoclastic, revolutionary point of view. He never grew out of it.”
Rick had numerous other interests — many of which connected people to one another. Several years ago, when he wanted to start a men’s book club, he rallied several friends who continue to attend the meetings loyally; meetings have attracted visiting authors such as Larry Tye and Daniel Yergin. When Rick wanted to know more about climate change; he invited NASA scientist James Hansen to speak in his home.
Rick was an active member of Temple Isaiah in Lexington, as well as an involved 1978 alumnus of Colby College, where his wife, Susan Kenyon, and son Stanley also attended, and where daughter Sydney is currently enrolled. Susan and Rick helped create the Sandy Maisel Student Research and Internship Fund at Colby, to honor an inspirational professor.
As an outgrowth of his passion for educational and environmental causes, Rick also served on the boards of Wheelock College, the Concord Consortium, Educators for Social Responsibility, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
He is survived by his wife Susan Kenyon; his children Archie, Stanley, and Sydney; his siblings Rita Draper of Block Island, R.I., and Mark Abrams of São Paulo, Brazil; his father Justin Abrams of Block Island, R.I.; and his father-in-law Archibald Kenyon of Wakefield, R.I. He is the son of the late Joan Abrams. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the International Thyroid Oncology Group (ITOG), ACROSS Lexington, and/or the Pan Mass Challenge (under the names of participants Archie and/or Stan Abrams).
The funeral is Wednesday, June 18, at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street in Lexington, Massachusetts, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.
Sheila F. (Fradkin) Grossman-Cizmar, of Saddlebrooke, AZ, formerly of Framingham, passed away on June 14, 2014. She was 67 years old.
Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy (Rachmilovitz) Fradkin, Sheila was raised and educated in Boston where she was the valedictorian of her graduating class at the Jeremiah E. Burke School for Girls. She went on to earn her Associates degree from the Chandler School for Women. Sheila was employed as an office manager and human resources professional.
The wife of William B. Cizmar, she was pre-deceased by her first husband the late Gerald S. Grossman. She is also survived by her 2 children, Ellen J. Grossman and Roger F. Grossman.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 9:45 AM at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sheila’s memory may be made to the Framingham-Natick Chapter of Hadassah, c/o Mrs. Adrienne Mayer, 20 Cornell Rd., Framingham, MA 01701.
SANDLER- Erica J., of Randolph, on June 14, 2014. Dear daughter of Elise (Goldman) Sandler and the late Alan Sandler. Granddaughter of Rae Goldman. Mother of Jessica and Andrea. Sister of Julie and Sarah. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, on Thursday, June 19 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at her late residence on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday until 4 pm, Sunday 2-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5 Floor, Boston, MA 02110.
of Randolph formerly of Wellesley, June 14, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lois Levites. Devoted father of Edward Levites and fiancé Michelle Nar of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jack Levites and his wife Donna of Randolph and Julie Pennellatore and her husband Joe of Randolph. Dear grandfather of Jarred Levites, Harrison and Amanda Grogan. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services at Temple B’Nai Shalom, 41 Storrs Ave, Braintree on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 10:30 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance at his late residence on Thursday and continuing on Friday and Saturday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to the Development Office, Hebrew Senior Life, 80 NewBridge Way, Dedham, MA 02026.
WESTBORO — Burton L. Siegal, 90, of 6 Powder Hill Way, died on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Charlotte (Epstein) Siegal; three daughters, Nancy, wife of Kenneth Niman of Baltimore, Lynne,wife of Alan Fox of Westboro, and Dr. Jane Siegal and her spouse Ann Reed of Minneapolis; a brother, Aaron H. Siegal of Wellesley; four grandchildren, Seth Niman and his wife Carrie of Bethesda, Marni, wife of Joshua Payne of West Newton and Dr. Rachael Grace, wife of Daniel Grace of Wellesley, Dr. Zachary Niman and his wife Natalie of Deerfield, IL and six greatgrandchildren , Emily and Adam Niman, Brady and Dilan Payne and William and Peter Grace He was born and raised in Worcester, a son of Elbert J. and Dora (Price) Siegal and lived in Westboro for the past 36 years. He graduated Classical High School and Boston University. He was the sales manager of Nylco, a division of Worthen Industries of New Hampshire for many years. Following his retirement, he joined its board of directors.He was a member of Congregation B’nai Shalom of Westboro, Worcester Lodge of B’Nai Brith, Level Lodge of Masons and was a volunteer consultant for SCORE.
FUNERAL SERVICES AT 11:00 am MONDAY, JUNE 16,2014, AT CONGREGATION B’NAI SHALOM, 117 EAST MAIN ST., WESTBORO, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial observance through 9 pm on Monday, June 16, and 6- 9 pm on Tuesday, June 17, at the residence of Lynne and Alan Fox, 8 Jefferson Rd., Westboro, MA.
Dorothy (Haffer) Rosenthal-of Belmont, on June 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Morris Rosenthal and Adolph Haffer. Devoted mother of Gary Haffer and his wife Sylvie, and Keith Haffer and his wife Jeri. Dear grandmother of Ian Haffer and his wife Julia, Lauren Haffer and Alex Haffer. Graveside services at Beth Israel Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett, on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Gary and Sylvie Haffer until 9:00 pm and Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St. , Boston, MA 02110.
Esther (Silverstein) Van Dam- of Brookline, June 13, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Melvin Van Dam. Devoted mother of Gerry Van Dam, Susan Siegel and her late husband Elliot, Eliot Van Dam and his wife Caryn. Loving grandmother of Dr. Steven Van Dam and his wife Allyson, Michael Van Dam and his wife April, Jeffrey Siegel and his wife Nanci, Amy Mounce and her husband Bill, Adam and Lauren Van Dam. Survived by 10 loving great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Nathan Silverstein and Lillian Silverstein Stern. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon, on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Baker St. West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Eliot and Caryn Van Dam until 9:00 pm, and Tuesday 1-5 & 7-9pm.Remembrances may be made to The American Heart Assoc., 300 5th Ave., ( Suite 6),Waltham, MA 02451.
Leona L. (Lerner) Rubin- Of Randolph, MA, on Thursday morning. Mrs. Rubin was born in Chelsea, MA on July 8, 1928. She was married to the late Arnold Rubin for more than 52 years. She was the loving mother of Carol and Scott Brown, Diane and Aron Kuppersmith and David and Marjorie Rubin; the devoted grandmother of Laura and Chris Kittredge, Matthew Brown, Leah Kuppersmith, Michael Kuppersmith, Zachary Rubin and Jacob Rubin, and adored bubie of Avery Kittredge. She was the beloved sister of the late Harold Lerner and beloved sister in law of Paul and the late Mildred Rubin, Audrey and the late Laurence Rubin, Doris and the late Sheldon Adler, and Dr. Robert and Judy Rubin. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, MA, Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 12 noon. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva Sunday until 9 pm, Monday through Wednesday 2-5pm & 7- 9pm at the home of Carol and Scott Brown. Donations may be made to the Arnold A. Rubin Adult Education Fund, c/o Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368 or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Dr., Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760.
COLE, Herbert W. Cole- of West Newton, on June 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Miriam (Lapides) Cole. Devoted father of Sally Anne Spector (Ken) and Donna Salett (Ron). Cherished papa of Jeremy (Ken), Jonathan (Mallory), Daniel (Abbie), Elizabeth (Robert) and the late Evan. Loving brother of the late Lawrence and Joanne. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 10 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at his late residence on Sunday until 8 pm, Monday & Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Good Shepherd Community Care, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459 .
Gloria (Speck)Miranda- Of Chestnut Hill, on June 11, 2014.Beloved Wife of Richard Miranda. Devoted mother of Carol Salter and her late husband William, Susan Mitchell and her husband David, and Deborah Laari. Dear grandmother of Michelle Anderson and her husband Robert, Stephanie Mitchell, Dr. Benjamin Salter and his wife Terrill, and Dr. Jason Salter and his wife Karen Kemp. Loving great grandmother of Jacob, Benjamin, and Matthew Anderson, Maya, Zoe, and Noah Salter, and William and Max Salter. Dear sister of Dr. Morton Speck and his wife Gayle. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley on Friday June 13, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Carol Salter until 4:00pm, Saturday 7-9pm, and Sunday 1-4pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Elohim.
Kenneth “Kieve” BRENNER of East Cobb, Georgia, died at home, June 11, at 93 years young. He is survived by his beloved Oril Watts; daughter, Marsha Brenner of East Cobb; son, Richard Brenner of Andover, MA; grandchildren, Kieran Brenner of NYC and Deirdre Brenner of Vienna, Austria. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts he served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Boise & the USS Mattaponi in Europe and North Africa. He owned and operated Richard Bennett Tailors, Lawrence, MA for 42 years. He retired to Atlanta in 2001, was a GREAT cook, preparing all family holiday feasts, and family reunions, and laughed with every breath he took!. Graveside services in the Pride Of Lynn Cemetery, Lynn on Sunday,June 15 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Kieve’s name to Weinstein Hospice, www.weinsteinhospice.com, or The Center for Children and Young Adults, www.ccyakids.org.
of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Woodbridge, CT, in his seventieth year on June 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Nancy (Goldberg) Rosen. Devoted father and father-in-law of Heidi (Rosen) and Brian Rosenberg, Daniel Rosen and Gabrielle Blitz and Jay and Lauren Rosen. Cherished grandfather and “Pops” of Jeremy, Joshua and Adam Rosenberg, and Yael Rosen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dr. J. Myron Rosen and the late Barbara Rosen, Howard Rosen, Pauline Rosen and the late Dr. Constance (Rosen) Wood. Son of the late Henry and the late Annie Rosen. Warren will be sadly missed by his niece, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 11:00am. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Dr. J. Myron Rosen and Barbara Kane following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Warren’s memory may be made to “Chabad of West Boynton Beach” c/o Rabbi Raichik, 9406 West Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33472, or the charity of your choice.
Rome- Winifred H. (O’Brien), of Hingham, formerly of Marshfield and Castine, Maine, on June 9, 2014. Beloved wife of Richard M. Rome. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Rome and Lawrence (Victoria H.) Rome. Dear grandmother of Henry E. Rome and Nathaniel H. Rome. Loving sister of Bernie and Robert O’Brien. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 12 Noon. Please arrive by 11:30 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Fernande Laliberty, 88, affectionately known to many as “Fern”, passed away at Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colorado on May 17, 2014 with family by her side. She was born in Westbrook, Maine, daughter of Jules and Isabelle Girardin Bernier on June 8, 1925.
She worked at Data General in Westbrook for a number of years.
She was a communicant of the parish of St. Anthony of Padua and also active with St. Vincent de Paul’s thrift shop, a crafter at St. Anne’s parish and gave communion to homebound parishioners. She loved knitting, jigsaw puzzles, baking, and making her delicious peanut butter fudge for her family and friends at Christmas.
Her husband of 26 years, Louis (Tom) Laliberty, died Dec. 16, 1972.
Fernande is survived by her two sons, Michael and his wife Alice of Longmont, Colorado and David and his wife Belinda of Sorrento, Florida; and one sister, Pauline Brassard of Brunswick, Maine; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the parish of St. Anthony of Padua, with reception to follow. Burial was in St. Hyacinth Cemetery.
of Brockton, formerly of Randolph, on June 7, 2014. Devoted son of Sylvia (Goldman) Stone and the late Arthur D. Stone. Loving brother of Judith Stone-Godkin. A devoted and loving son, brother and friend who will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
of Framingham, on June 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Irving Krute. Devoted mother of Sharron Rich and her husband Neil, and Stanley Krute. Dear grandmother of Jason Rich and his wife Jennifer, and Benjamin Rich and his wife Kimberly. Cherished great-grandmother of Casey, Maggie, Brady, and Henry. Loving sister of Myron Lewis and the late Phyllis Katz and Florence Levinson. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave., Natick, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance at the home of Sharron and Neil Rich, Tuesday following the interment, Wednesday and Thursday with Minyan service each evening at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472, Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760, or a charity of choice.
Betty (Bauman) Ansbacher- of Wayland, formerly of Glen Rock, NJ, on June 6, 2014. Beloved wife of Siegfried Ansbacher for 67 years. Devoted mother of Shirl Blank. Dear mother in law of Stuart Blank. Cherished grandmother of Jody Blank, Jeremy Blank, and Andrew Blank and his wife Annie. Loving great grandmother of Marissa and Devin. Graveside services at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Shirl Blank until 5:00 pm, and will continue Monday and Tuesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hadassah New England, 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.
Jacob J. Yeager (known as “Jack” by his relatives and close friends) of Natick, MA died on the morning of June 2 at Brigham and Women’s hospital after a brief illness. He was 87 years old. Born in Montreal, Quebec on Dec 21, 1926, Jacob graduated from McGill University in Montreal with a B.S. in Chemistry and worked for the Gillette Company in the personal care division, first as a chemist and then as a product manager for 37 years before retiring in 1987. In 1968, Jacob transferred from Gillette’s Montreal plant to its Boston headquarters. He chose to make his home in Dover, MA for 43 years, a town he loved for its natural scenic beauty and where he would go for long walks several times a day. As well as being a nature lover and bird watcher, Jacob was an avid classical music connoisseur and a devotee of German and French art song. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Elsie Schiff, his beloved son Mark of Oakland, CA, his nephew Jack Yeager of Toronto, and his brother-in-law, Dr. Harry Schiff of Vancouver. A graveside service will be held at Framingham/Natick Jewish cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave. Natick at 1:00 pm Friday June 6 followed by a reception for family and friends at his residence. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Gaucher Foundation at www.gaucherdisease.org.
Ralph Gordon-Of Chestnut Hill, on June 2, 2014.Beloved husband of Cecelie (Raphael) Gordon. Ralph was a Boston attorney for more than 60 years. He graduated from Boston University and BU Law School. He was a member of the Mass Bar Association, The Real Estate Bar Association, and was a member of the Board of Directors of Meetinghouse Bank. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd.,Newton Centre (on the campus of Hebrew College ), on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence until 4Pm Tuesday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446.
Glaser-Peter E., of Lexington, on May 29, 2014. Mr. Glaser is a survivor of the Holocaust. Beloved husband of Eva (Graf) Glaser. Devoted father of David Glaser (Debra Stone), Steven Glaser (Roxanne), Susan Goodman (Robert). Dear grandfather of Daniel, Sarah, Ruby, Emily, Dixie, Joshua, Annie and Eliana. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, on Monday, June 2 at 10:30 am. Following the burial at Westview Cemetery, Lexington, memorial observance will be at his late residence on Monday until 5pm and continuing 7-9 pm, Tuesday 5-7:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024 or to Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA 02421.
Kahalas, Frances (Dunay), of Canton, entered into rest on May 29, 2014. The beloved wife of the late Judge Abraham H. “Al” Kahalas. Devoted daughter of the late Mary (Green) and Maurice Dunay and sister of the late Melvin Dunay. Dearly beloved mother of Annette and her husband Norman Ainbinder of Randolph and Howard and his wife Judy Kahalas of Chestnut Hill. Adored grandmother of Amy and her husband Michael Clayman, Meredith Ainbinder, Lauren Kahalas and Nestor Rodriguez. Beloved great-grandmother of Rebecca and Chad Clayman, and Emelia and Adrianna Rodriguez. Funeral will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 11:00 am at Temple Sinai,25 Canton St. , Sharon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at the Ballroom at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, and will continue at the home of Howard and Judy Kahalas on Monday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 pm, and Tuesday 2 – 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances’ memory may be made to the Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund or to a charity of your choice.
Warren H. Burroughs-Of Wayland,on May 27, 2014.Beloved husband of Rima K. Burroughs. Devoted father of Jonathan H. Burroughs (married to Anita, children Serena and Seth), Cathy Hannah Burroughs, Warren H. Burroughs Jr. (married to Cindy, children Lindsay and Haley), Allison D. Burroughs (married to Michael Leslie, children Jake and Harry), Carol B. Batchelder (married to Brett, children Ellie, Tessie and Topher). Also survived by his much loved sister, Jean Warren, her husband Dave and their children Wendy, Susan, Michael and Jody. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Hannah, and brother Harry. A true lover of life and people, he is also survived by the many, many friends he made wherever he went. His loving family hopes that he will be remembered the way he lived – full of optimism, endlessly curious, an incredibly loyal friend, generous. A lover of travel, adventure, sweets, sports and the 11:00 news. He was the very most devoted husband, father, grandfather and ambassador for Agassiz Village. He shared each of our triumphs and was more disappointed in our disappointments than we were. He wanted the very best for all of his family and wide circle of friends. He will be missed each and every day, but his wisdom, humor and eternal optimism will be our inspiration. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway) on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield, memorial observance will be at his residence until 5:00 pm and 6:30- 9:00 pm, Friday 2-5pm and Saturday 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Agassiz Village, 238 Bedford St., Suite 8, Lexington, MA 02420.
of Brookline, on May 26, 2014, at age 104. Cherished wife of the late Harry Weiner. Devoted mother of Burton Weiner and his wife Marcia, and the late Robert Weiner. Mother-in-law of Rabbi Julie Wolkoff. Dear grandmother of Juli LeDoux, her husband Jonah, and Phillip Weiner. Great-grandmother of Maisy Alana LeDoux. Daughter of the late Lillian and Abraham Cohen, founder of A. Cohen Co. jewelers in Boston. Loving sister of the late Irving Kern, Edna Hamburg, and Esther Chandler. Mina was an honorable, kind and giving soul, who took great pride in her family and was beloved by all who knew her. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Friday, May 30, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance at the home of Burton and Marcia Weiner after the service until 6:00 pm and Sunday, 3-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mina’s memory may be made to Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St., Brookline, MA 02445.
Dubrow, Sumner Of Newton, on May 27, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Cooper) Dubrow. Devoted father of Jeff Dubrow and Marcie Thompson. Loving grandfather of Michael and Lauren Thompson. Dear brother of Joel Dubrow. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., NEWTON on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at his late residence Sunday until 9:00 pm, Monday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, and Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sumner’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Anna M. Markfield .In Framingham , of Port Washington, NY on May 22, 2014 in he 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Wallace. Devoted mother and grandmother. Their will be a graveside service on Wednesday May 28th at 11:00AM at the New Montefiore Cemetery West Babylon, NY. (Relatives & friends can meet at the cemetery office of New Montefiore at 10:45AM).
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