Archive: December, 2011

URROWS, Ada (Masell) Of Carver, on December 27, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Allan Urrows. Devoted mother of Carol and her husband Robert of Sandwich, and the late Lee Urrows of North Carolina. Dear grandmother of Rick and his wife Diane of Westport, David and his wife Lisa of Sandwich, Lisa and her husband Eric of North Carolina, and David of North Carolina. She is also survived by many loving Great grandchildren and and one Great Great-grandchild. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Corner of Canton St., and Dedham St.) on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Asera Care, 40 Washington St. Suite 100, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.

Bernard Peters-of  Houston, Texas,formerly of  Boston, MA , on December  28, 2011.Devoted father of Janice Halperin.Graveside services at The Agudas Achim Cemetery

Brockton, MA on Fraiday December 30, 2011 at 1:00pm.

The Redstone family, extended family and friends are shocked and bereaved by the sudden passing of beloved Rancho Mirage philanthropist, Edward S. Redstone, in the early hours of December 23, 2011.

A son of New England, Edward Redstone lived the majority of his life in Massachusetts.  He graduated from  Colgate  University and Harvard University School of Business.  He was a partner with his brother, Sumner Redstone, in the family movie theater business, National Amusements, Inc., before turning to a new career in banking. He was the chairman of the Martha’s Vineyard National Bank and First Bank Corp. in Lowell, MA.  For more than two decades, he owned and operated four successful banks in Massachusetts.

His crusty “New Englander” persona belied a heart of gold and an empathic nature.  Becoming a philanthropist was a natural evolution for him.  In Boston, he was involved with the Jimmy Fund created by his father, Michael (Mickey) Redstone.  He was a member of Temple Israel in Brookline, MA.  He headed the transition team from Governor Edward King to Governor Michael Dukakis.  He was on the Board of Variety Clubs of America.  He was a leader in Lowell, MA redevelopment to preserve its historic place in American history.

Once Eddie Redstone moved to Rancho Mirage, he continued his good works, immersing himself in the world of philanthropy in the Coachella Valley along with his inspiring wife, Madeline Redstone.

Edward Redstone generously donated money and his time to many local charities and served on numerous Boards of Directors including: The Eisenhower Medical Center Board of Trustees and the Eisenhower Board of Directors; The Stroke Center Board of Directors; The Betty Ford Center (where his wife, Madeline, is on the Betty Ford Center Board of Trustees); The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center; The McCallum Theater Founders, and many others.  He belonged to Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage as well as Alpine Country Club in Demarest, New Jersey.

He is survived by his devoted wife of twenty-two years, Madeline Redstone, and his brother, Sumner M. Redstone.

He is also survived by his loving children: Steven and Michele Sweetwood; Lawrence and Jennifer Sweetwood; Howard and Jennifer Sweetwood; and Michael Redstone.  He was the adored and treasured grandfather of Amanda, Melissa, John, Theodore, Sydney and Maxwell Sweetwood and Jesse, Alex, and Emily Redstone.He is survived by his brother Sumner  Redstone  and his family.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leila Redstone; his daughter, Ruth Ann Redstone; and his beloved grandson, Gabriel Adam Redstone in whose memory a pond is dedicated on the grounds of the Eisenhower Medical Center campus in Rancho Mirage.

Edward Redstone’s community of friends was far-reaching and all considered him invaluable and irreplaceable.  His advice was legion and deep and always right on the mark.  Eddie was a man of moral strength and courage who scaled insurmountable obstacles many times in his full life.  May the memories of his honesty and generosity continue to be a comfort to all whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please send any donations to The Betty Ford Center Foundation: 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270.

Services will be held at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St. ( Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Thursday  December  29, 2011 at  10:00 am

Interment will follow  at  Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield

There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Edward Stanton Redstone on January 19, 2012 at 4 PM at Tamarisk Country Club.

RAISMAN, Nancy (Annis) Of Boynton Beach, Fl., formerly of Needham, on December 24, 2011. Beloved wife of Martin Raisman. Dear Daughter of Lillian (Knoff) Annis and the late Morris. Devoted mother of Richard Raisman and his wife Lynn of Needham, Eric Raisman and his wife Jessica of Needham and Lauren Bogart and her husband Michael of Newton. Dear grandmother of Alexandra, Brett, Chloe, Madison, Brooke, Drew, Mikayla and Tyler. Dear sister of Alan Annis of Fl. Services at Temple Beth Avodah 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton on Tuesday, December 27 at 12 Noon. Following interment at The Baker St. Cemetery family and friends are invited to the home of Lauren and Michael Bogart until 4:00 pm Tuesday and memorial observance will continue at the home of Richard and Lynn Raisman Tuesday and Wednesday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Uniting Against Lung Cancer, 27 Union St. ( #304), New York City, NY 10003

Meyers-Stephen of Tampa, FL formerly of Boston , on December 22, 2011.Loving son of the late Philip and Marcia Meyers of Stoughton.Devoted father of Neal, Michael Meyers and his wife Sarah, Aaron and Joshua.Loving grandfather of  Michaela and Zachary Meyers .Stephen graduated from Mss College of Pharmacy, Pharmacist for 48 years and owner of Homestead Pharmacy in Roxbury From 1962-1984.Graveside services in  Randolph will be private  In lieu of flowers,donations may be made on Stephen’s behalf to the:H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

DAVIS-MELVIN H. of Needham, on December 23, 2011. Beloved husband of Glenys (Blumenthal) Davis. Devoted father of Jimmy, and Larry and his wife Lisa. Dear grandfather of Liam, Elijah, and Talya. Loving brother of Stanton Davis, Ina Glasberg, and the late A. Peter Davis. Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Ave., Needham on Monday, December 26, at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 8 pm Monday, and Tuesday through Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114, or Temple Aliyah 1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA 02492.

Rolbein-Claire ( Fisher) of Newton, on December 23, 2011. Beloved  wife of David Rolbein for 62 years. Devoted mother of Ethel Furst and her husband Gary of South Boston and Orleans, Seth Rolbein and Ellen LeBow of Wellfleet and Faye Hark and her husband Philip of Brookline. Fun-loving grandmother of Leah Furst Alani and her husband Eric , Jacob Furst and his wife Kate and Joshua Hark. Proud great-grandmother  of  Asher Davis Alani and Delilah Rose Alani . Loving sister of the late Bernard Fisher , Stanley Fisher and his surviving wife Regina, and Betty Matz. The family is grateful to the Lasell Village community, the team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and longtime friend Awa Bolden. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton on Monday December 26  at 11:00 am. Following interment at The Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury, the family will be at the home of Ethel and Gary Furst,  141 Dorchester Ave., South Boston until 8:00 pm Monday and at Lasell Village Library  Tuesday 1-3pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St. Newton, MA 02458. Claire loved life, food and family.

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LIEB, Martin A. Of Bedford N.H. age 60, after a brief, brave battle with cancer on December 22, 2011. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 30 years to Barbara (Currie) Lieb. Dear son of Francis (Brody) Lieb and the late David Lieb of Newton. Devoted father of Scott and Daniel of Bedford N.H., his adored daughter Tracey, her husband David Bullen, and their sons Christopher, Brian, and Brendan of Medway. Loving brother of Paula and her husband James Gould of Newton. He is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, today, December 23 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-995

HARTMAN, Michael I. Age 65. Of Hull, formerly of Randolph, on December 16, 2011. For 45 years, the beloved husband of Ellie (Yanoff) Hartman. Devoted father of Craig Hartman and his wife, Kim, and Eric Hartman and his wife, Jennifer. Adored grandpa of Devin, Ashley, Jared, Matty, and Savanna Bea. Loving brother of Daisy Freeman, Lester Hartman and his wife Beverly and Marilyn Titlebaum. Brother-in-law of Stephen and Elyse Yanoff. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and numerous friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Monday, December 19, at 10 a.m. Following the Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, Memorial Observance will be at the home of Craig and Kim Hartman on Monday until 9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

Arvedon-Marion (Levine) of Newton, on December 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Arvedon. Devoted mother of Lloyd and David Arvedon. Dear grandmother of Andrew and Amy Arvedon. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., W. Newton, (corner of Chestnut St.) MA 02465 on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the Golda Meir House, 160 Stanton Ave., Newton, Tuesday and Wednesday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton MA 02466.                                                                                                                                     

KAYE-Mina (Policoff) of Brookline, on December 16, 2011 at age 97. Beloved wife of the late Milton Kaye. Devoted mother of Barbara Wexler and her husband Ken of Brookline and Steve Kaye and Linda Arenson of Westport, CT. Dear grandmother of Michael Gray, Dierdre Buckley, Jennifer and her husband Bill Gould, Bruce Kaye and Misael Rodriguez, Joan and Roger Garbow, Peter Kaye, and Andrea Mazur. Great-grandmother of Ben and Julia Garbow, Lyle and Georgia Gray, Jason and Jeremy Gould, and Sally and Margot Kaye. Loving sister of the late Beatrice Shulman and her husband James. Caring aunt of Stanley and Enid Shulman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,(opposite 41 Dedham St.), Sharon on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 9:45 AM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara and Ken Wexler from 1-5 PM and 7-9 PM, Sunday only. Remembrances in Mina’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Zion, 1566 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446, or Hebrew Seniorlife 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131, or Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St., Newton, MA 02468.

KAROFSKY, Lorraine (Goldberg) 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Newton and Wayland, MA on December 14. She joins her beloved husband Al, who died on September 3, 2011. Lorraine leaves her three sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Linda Karofsky of Palm Beach, FL; Harvey and Gale Karofsky, of Palm Beach, FL; and Marc and Susan Karofsky of Wayland, MA. In addition, she leaves her grandchildren: Robin and Stephen Malasky, Eric and Kimberly Karofsky, Judd and Samantha Karofsky, Keri Glassman, Tracy and Matthew Shepard, and Lindsay and Dan Guttell, as well as her 10 great grandchildren: Hannah and Max Malasky, Matthew, Spencer, and Brooks Karofsky, Dylan, Ellie, and Alexandra Karofsky,Rex and Maizy Glassman. Lorraine was a lifetime member of Hadassah, a member of the Children’s Hospital League, and the Beth Israel Hospital Auxiliary, Boston, MA. She also volunteered her services as an aide to a nursing group during WWII. She was an avid golfer and a member of Pine Brook Country Club,Weston, MA for over 60 years. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA on Sunday, December 18, at 10:45 am. Immediately following the burial, memorial observance will be at the Clubhouse at the Hills at Mainstone, 133 Hillside Drive, Wayland until 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Newman-Edward of Dedham , formerly of Cambridge on December 15, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Miriam “Sis” (Koocher). Devoted father of Barry Newman and his wife Ronnie of Barrington, R.I. and Janice Lynne Press and her husband David of Medfield. Dear grandfather of Andrew Newman, Joshua Press and Jonathan Press and great grandfather of Elektra Newman. Loving brother of Ethel Goldberg of Dedham and the late Jack of Newton, Al of CA, and Ida Stone of Newton. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, December 16 at 1:45 pm. Immediately following the service the family will return to the clubhouse at Newbridge on the Charles, Dedham until 5 pm and continuing at the Interfaith Chapel at Newbridge on Sunday from 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, C/O Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St.,Roslindale, MA  02131.

Swiman-Doris( Silverman) of Needham formerly of Newton on December 14, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Harold Swiman. Devoted mother of Andrea, Lisa and Cindy Swiman ,Richard Swiman and his wife Sherri and the late James D. Swiman.Dear grandmother of Henry Swiman “the light of her life”. Loving sister of Salli Swiman . Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251  Washington St. West Newton ( Corner of  Chestnut St.) on Sunday December 18, 2011 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at the home of Patti and Peter Poras until 8:00pm Sunday and Monday 2-4, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445  or Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St., Newton, MA 02468.The family would like to thank  Doris’s friends and staff at Wingate of Needham for their loving care

Dr. Raphael Zahler-, a cardiologist and medical researcher who furthered understanding of heart physiology, died on December 13, 2011, in Glendora, CA.He was 66 .Born on June 14, 1945 to Benjamin and Emma Zahler. Dr. Zahler’s career spanned mathematics, computer science, cardiology, and medical research. In high school he was a finalist in the 1962 Westinghouse Science Talent Search and was flown to Washington D.C. to meet President John F. Kennedy. He received an AB from Harvard College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, and a PhD in mathematics from the University of Chicago. A pioneer in the field of algebraic topology, he was granted tenure in the mathematics department of Rutgers University at age 26. He later received an MD from Yale and was a medical resident at Boston City Hospital. Dr.Zahler went on to teach and practice cardiology at Yale University School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente – Los Angeles. His medical research on molecular biology and the physiology of the heart was published in a variety of medical journals. Dr. Zahler was devoted to making the world a better place, from his political activity in the Civil Rights movement to his work as a cardiologist and public health educator. He was a crusader against cigarettes and wrote extensively on the detrimental effects of smoking. He was deeply involved in Jewish learning and community throughout his life. He also loved classical music, great works of literature and poetry, tennis and hiking.Above all, Dr. Zahler loved and cared deeply for his children and grandchildren. Dr. Zahler is survived by his children, Joanna (and Ramon) Herrera, Daniel Zahler, Elizabeth Zahler and Jacob Zahler; his grandchildren, Joshua, Lucas , and Nicolas Herrera and his sister Sue Wisner. Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670  Highland Ave., Needham on  Sunday  December  18, 2011 at  2:00 pm. Interment at Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury,MA.   Memorial observance will be at the home of Joanna and Ramon Herrera in Needham,MA on Tuesday, December 20 and Wednesday, December 21 from 4-7pm with Minyan services at 6:30 pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society 30  Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. ( www.cancer.org)

Ted Rubin, 94, was known throughout the South Shore – and twice honored by the state of Massachusetts – for his extensive volunteer work for elders, which he carried on until his mid 80s.In May 2001, when he was 84, he was awarded the Governor’s Points of Light Award  by Gov. Jane Swift – given to those “who demonstrate an uncommon dedication to service”.   In 1999, Rubin won the DOVE award – (Devoted Outstanding Volunteers to Elders), the highest prize Massachusetts bestows on volunteers who serve seniors.Rubin was one of the best known residents of Randolph, where he was President of the Randolph Council on Aging for five years. He was a town meeting member, helped found a free food pantry in Randolph, and headed the Friends of the Turner Public Library there, for which he organized an annual book drive. He collected used eyeglasses for the Lions Club, along with supplies for Randolph schools, and volunteered for 15 years for the Randolph council’s Meals on Wheels program. In addition, he wrote two biweekly newspaper columns on senior issues for local Randolph newspapers, and hosted the popular “Senior Focus” program on Randolph Cable TV that showcased issues of concern to older people.

Long a board member of South Shore Elder Services in Braintree, he also volunteered as community outreach coordinator for the American Association of Retired Persons in Massachusetts. Rubin started a volunteer speakers bureau for the AARP and spoke to chapters across the state on health insurance, HMOs, and Social Security, drawing on his long working experience as an insurance agent.In 1996, Rubin received the Edythe B.Donkin Award from South Shore Elder Services, and the community service award from the UMass Gerontology Institute alumni association.When he was asked by the Quincy Patriot Ledger in 1999 why he volunteered, Rubin responded, “I enjoy helping others.”  June Newman, the former director of the Randolph council – with whom he worked to set up the town’s first van service for seniors – told the Patriot Ledger: “When a Randolph elder needs a hand, Ted is there.”Rubin, who grew up in Dorchester, was a graduate of Boston Latin School and Boston University.  He is survived by his wife Frances, 95, of Quincy, along with son Saul Rubin and daughter-in-law Syrl Silberman of Arlington, and daughter Trudy Rubin and son-in-law Paul Hogan of Philadelphia.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Am, 871 No. Main St., Randolph, MA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to South Shore Elder Services, 1515 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184.

EDGERS, Florence (Wolk) Age 102 of Randolph on December 8, 2011. Beloved wife of the late George Edgers. Devoted mother of Lewis Edgers and his wife Karen, and Natalie Weinberg and her husband Kenneth. Dear grandmother of Geoffrey and Carlene, Elizabeth and Eric, Jonathan and Alison, and Matthew and Jennifer. Great grandmother of 5 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Miriam Azer. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Sunday, December 11 at 10 a.m. Following the interment in Baker Street, West Roxbury memorial observance will be at the home of Natalie and Kenneth Weinberg on Sunday until 9 p.m., Monday and Tuesday 2-9 p.m., and memorial observance will continue on Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the home of Lewis and Karen Edgers. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, Randolph.

FORMAN, Madeline “Micky” Age 92 of West Roxbury on December 5, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Jennie and Martin Forman. Dear sister of the late Lawrence and Fay Forman, and Doris (Forman) and Kelly Weinstein. Devoted aunt of Beverly (Weinstein) and Roger Litman, Stephen and Lelia Weinstein, Alan and Cookie Forman, Ricky and Janice Weinstein and Jeffrey Forman. Dear grand aunt of Peter Litman and Ann Harada, Kim (Weinstein) and Harlan Wynn, Jill (Litman) and Peter Weiner, Adam Weinstein, Kara Weinstein, Scott Weinstein, Joanna (Forman) and Chris Watson, Craig Weinstein, Jenna Forman, Michelle Weinstein, Lindsay Forman, Justin Weinstein, Megan Weinstein and the late Zachary Forman. Great grand aunt to Amanda and Kyle Wynn, Cole and Dana Weiner and Elvis Litman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 12:45PM. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Beverly and Roger Litman following interment until 9PM and on Thursday from 1-4PM and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St, Framingham MA 01701

Janet Hodgson-White, 71, died peacefully at her home in Waban on December 5, 2011, after a long illness. Janet was born in Boston on September 9, 1941. The only daughter of Robert and Katherine (Sprague) Hodgson, she was raised in Hingham, MA. A graduate of Hingham High School and Vassar College, she was a dedicated teacher in the Brookline Public School system for many years. At that time she was known as Janet Berman. In later years she and her husband, renowned child psychologist Burton L. White, founded and ran a program for parents called New Parents as Teachers. Janet was the beloved wife of Burton White for over 25 years and the devoted mother of the late Mark Berman. Her brother William Sprague Hodgson died in 2010. Janet will forever be remembered by her loving stepchildren, Laura and her husband Mark, Dan and his wife Sheryl, Emily and her husband Eric, and David, along with her seven grandchildren, Sam, Jenny, Anjolie, Melissa, Rachel, Matty and Rebecca, her niece Haidan Hodgson, and the many other friends and relatives who were blessed to know her. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, December 17, at 2PM at the Newton Cemetery Chapel (791 Walnut Street, Newton Center) and a gathering afterwards at the Newton Marriott Hotel (2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton) from 3:30 to 6PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s name to the Seasons Hospice Foundation (6400 Shafer Court, Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018) or the Mark H. Berman Endowed Scholarship Fund at Carleton College (One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057).

FORMAN, Madeline “Micky” Age 92 of West Roxbury on December 5, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Jennie and Martin Forman. Dear sister of the late Lawrence and Fay Forman, and Doris (Forman) and Kelly Weinstein. Devoted aunt of Beverly (Weinstein) and Roger Litman, Stephen and Lelia Weinstein, Alan and Cookie Forman, Ricky and Janice Weinstein and Jeffrey Forman. Dear grand aunt of Peter Litman and Ann Harada, Kim (Weinstein) and Harlan Wynn, Jill (Litman) and Peter Weiner, Adam Weinstein, Kara Weinstein, Scott Weinstein, Joanna (Forman) and Chris Watson, Craig Weinstein, Jenna Forman, Michelle Weinstein, Lindsay Forman, Justin Weinstein, Megan Weinstein and the late Zachary Forman. Great grand aunt to Amanda and Kyle Wynn, Cole and Dana Weiner and Elvis Litman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 12:45PM. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Beverly and Roger Litman following interment until 9PM and on Thursday from 1-4PM and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St, Framingham MA 01701

Preman-Sarah “Shirley”, of Hull on December 4, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Preman. Dear daughter of the late Abraham and Katherine (Lipsitz) Stern. Devoted mother of Iris Gabree and her husband Dave, David Preman and his wife Rhonda, Lauri Quinlivan and her husband Jim, and the late Randi Smith. Dear grandmother of Samantha, Derek, Amanda, Jeremy, Kyle, and Zak. Loving sister of Jerry Stern and his wife Evelyn. Graveside services at Anshei S’fard Cemetery, Baker St. West Roxbury on Tuesday December 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Iris Gabree until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078.

Zakon, William J. of South Weymouth , formerly of Newton, on November 22, 2011. Dear son of Miriam( Magid) Zakon of Boca Raton, FL. and West Newton and the late Herbert Zakon. Dear grandson of the late Libby and William Zakon and the late Rose( Brier) Magid and Samuel M. Magid.Loving brother of Ronnie Zakon Siegel and her husband Dr.Paul Siegel of Barnstable Village ,MA .Dear uncle of Zachary , Alex and Eben Siegel.Private graveside services have been held.lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice .

FIELD, Ellen Of Newton, on Nov. 27, 2011. Wife of the late Stephen Field. Mother of David Hochberg of Alexandria, VA and the late Barbara Schultz. Grandmother of Lindsay M. and Melissa R. Schultz. Loyal friend of Allen Miller. Remembrances may be made to Coleman House 677 Winchester St. Newton, MA 02459

Handel-Harvey, of Waban on November 23, 2011. Beloved husband of Barbara (Roseman) Handel. Dear son of the late Samuel and Zelda Handel. Devoted father of Alan Handel and his wife Judi, and Eric Handel and his fiancé Jerri Aronson. Dear grandfather of Isaac Handel. Loving brother of Sidney Handel and his partner Leah Cohen of Tel Aviv, Israel, and Maurice Handel and his wife Elizabeth of Needham. Harvey is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 11:45 AM. Following interment, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 5 PM, and will continue Sunday 12-4 PM, and 6-9 PM, and Monday 1-4 PM and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or a charity of your choice.

FURST, Melvin Of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Newton and Weston, on November 16, 2011. Dear son of the late Etta and Abraham Furst. Beloved husband of Priscilla (Davis) Furst. Father of Ronald Furst and his wife Diane Taylor, Gary Furst and his wife Ethel, John Furst and his wife Amy Cody and the late Jeffrey Furst, also survived by Penny Nichols Furst. Grandfather of Alex Furst and his wife Kristin, Danielle Furst and her husband Christian, Jenner Furst, Leah Alani and her husband Eric, Jacob Furst and his wife Kate, Asa Furst, Peter Furst and his wife Luca, Arlo and Madeline Furst and Eilza Shaye. Great grandfather of Asher Davis Alani. Brother of the late Barbara Tatelman. Services are private.In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to George E. Altman Lecture Series, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Attn: Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215

Shapiro – Henry 83 , of Ashland, formerly of Worcester and Framingham died Wednesday Nov. 22, 2011at t.he Carlisle House in Framingham.He leaves his wife Claire ( Goldstein) Shapiro, a son Daniel Shapiro and his wife Carol of Framingham, a sister in law Barbara Patashnik of Worcester and his two grandchildren Alissa and Andrea Carberry .He was predeceased by his daughter Marjorie Carberry wife of James Carberry of Natick.Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St. West Newton on Friday November 25 at 12:00 Noon. Burial in Sharon Memorial Park.Memorial observance at his residence thru Friday afternoon, Saturday evening and Sunday .In lieu of flowers remembrances to Parkinsons Foundation, 72 Concord St. Boston, MA 02118 or Chordoma Foundation ,PO Box 2127  , Durham, NC  27702

Susan  Rover-On November 22, 2011. Arrangements incomplete at this time.

FISHER, Jillian “G” (Greenstein) Of Newton, on Nov. 17, 2011. Beloved wife of Leonard Fisher. Devoted mother of Jodi Fisher and David Fisher. Loving sister of Pacey Greenstein and his wife Sara and Mary Ryack Freed and the late Julius Greene and Max Greenstein. Services were held. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St., Newton, MA 02468.

Chalfen-Madeline (Richmond) of Chestnut Hill, on November 19, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Leon Chalfen. Dear daughter of the late Harry and Annie Richmond. Devoted mother of Suzanne and Audrey Chalfen. Dear grandmother of Daniel Wilkos of Los Angeles, and Matthew Wilkos of Boston. Loving sister of the late Edward Richmond, and the late Sarah, Esther, Frances, Edith, and Mildred. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon MA, on Tuesday November 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be held at the home of Suzanne Chalfen following interment until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Projansky-Burton, of CA, formerly of Framingham, on November 17, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Bloomberg). Devoted father of David Projansky and his wife Rabbi Dina Shargel of NY and Michael Projansky and his wife Paula Castleberry of CA. Dear grandfather of Four grandchildren. Loving brother of Natalie Epstein. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave. Natick on Monday, November 21 at 10 am. Remembrances may be made to the Department of Massachusetts, J.W.V., 24 Beacon Street, State House, Room 547, Boston, MA  02133

Doris  Mazer  of Brookline on November 17. Beloved wife of the late Seymour  . Devoted mother of Susan Sonkin of Weston. Graveside services were held at New Montefiore Cemetery  , Pinelawn , LI, NY on Sunday Nov. 20

MEISTER, Samuel Jack Of Mashpee, on November 15, 2011. Beloved Husband of Andrea (Aven) Meister. Devoted father of Mark Richard Meister of Boulder, CO. Dear son of Boris and Gita Meister of Hollywood, FL. Dear brother of Alan Meister and his wife Beverly of Hollywood, FL. Devoted son in law of Sylvia Aven of Milton. Graveside services at The Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury On Friday November 18, 2011 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to charity of your choice

Kavaler-Pearl of Boston on November 15 ,2011.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Leon Kavaler.Devoted mother of Howard and Richard Dear grandmother of  Tara and Maya .Dear sister of   Toby Krasnow.Services in NY on Nov. 17, 2011

KOWAL, Sophie Of Dedham on November 11, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Jack Kowal. Devoted mother of Lucy Tapper Barker and Edith Spector and her husband Bruce. Dear grandmother of Diana Tapper and her husband Jason Gorevic, and Elana Natker and her husband Blake, and Eric Tapper and his wife Jeannie, and Mindy Perry and her husband Richard. Cherished great grandmother of Jonah and Hannah Gorevic, and Olivia and Owen Natker. Services at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham on Monday November 14, 2011, at 10AM. Following interment at The Framingham-NatickJewishCemetery. Memorial observance will be at the home of Lucy Barker until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 100RaoulWallenbergPlace, SW,Washington,DC 20024, or Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham, MA 01701..

Perlmutter, Howard Victor, 86, of Weston MA (formerly of Haverford, PA), born in Framingham, MA, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011.  He was the son of the late David and Anna (Patrick) Perlmutter, husband of Dr. Foulie (Psalidas) Perlmutter with whom he had a deep and loving relationship, father of Prof. David Dimitri Perlmutter and his wife Christie and grandchildren Marika and Miranda, brother of the late Hope Langburd (and her late husband Harry), brother of Lucille (Perlmutter) and Edward Cherenson, and Bernice (“Bunny” Perlmutter) and David Satin, and leaves seven nieces and nephews.  Dr. Perlmutter was educated at MIT, earned a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Kansas, and received postgraduate education at the Menninger Institute.  His international experience in education included posts at Harvard, MIT, Yale, the Stockholm School of Economics, the Sorbonne in Paris, and Universities in Switzerland. He has been advisor to numerous world organizations and leaders, and contributed to international conferences and forums. He was Professor of Social Architecture and Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the first chair of the Multinational Enterprise Unit. He believed that there is a fundamental need to build deep dialogue —including spiritual—with associates and adversaries in order to ensure mutual trust and cooperation.  He was an author of many scholarly books and articles, as well as of three volumes of poetry, and an exhibition of his paintings was reviewed as “boldly colored, abstract and allegorical images.” He was respected and beloved by family, colleagues, and students.  Services at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Newton Cemetery chapel, 791Walnut Street, Newton Centre, MA with the burial following.  Memorial observance will be held following the funeral at the home of Bunny and David Satin, from 1:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM.

Irving H. Franklin, 93, Dies; Improved Batters’ Grip

By DOUGLAS MARTIN

New York Times  November  15, 2011

Cohen-Anne (Oxman), of Dedham, on November 8, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Philip Cohen. Devoted mother of Eleanor Cohen Paterson and her husband Anthony, and Carl M. Cohen and his wife Suzanne. Dear grandmother of Robert Paterson, David Paterson, Zoe Cohen and Phoebe Cohen. Great grandmother of Dylan Paterson, Philip Paterson and Naftali Rosso- Cohen. Loving sister of the late Goldie, Molly and Ida. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, November 11 at 12:45 pm. The family will receive visitors at the home of Carl and Suzanne Cohen on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12^th , 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.

Keller- Donald of   Wayland , on November   7, 2011. Beloved husband of  Judith ( Boorky) Keller. Devoted father of  David Keller and  his  wife Emily of Montpelier, VT, Greg Keller of   Boston and Todd Keller of Brooklyn, NY, Dear grandfather of  Havvah and Idalee Keller.Dear brother of Kenneth Keller and his wife Bonita Sindelir of  Bolognia,  Italy . Donald was a manufacturer   of  sheet  metal fabrication. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251   Washington St. West Newton ( Corner of Chestnut St.) on Wednesday November  9 ,2011 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at  Beit  Olam Cemetery , Wayland,  memorial observance will be  held  at his  residence  thru Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon thru Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made  to Wayside Youth and Family Support Network ( www.waysideyouth.org)

Zimmerman-Sonia “Sunny” (Marcus), 72, of Foxboro, on November 5, 2011. She was born to the late Samuel and Grace Marcus in Boston, MA. She was the beloved daughter in law of the late Ida and Harry Zimmerman. She graduated Brookline High School and later attended Perry Normal School, before becoming a kindergarten teacher. She married William Zimmerman in 1961 and they recently celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary. They lived in Randolph before relocating to Foxboro in 2006.

Sunny was a kindergarten teacher before spending many years working in the family business, Town Line Card and Gift Shop in Canton.

She is survived by her husband William of Foxboro;  two children, Laura Bascom of Franklin and David Zimmerman of Revere; son in law Dave Bascom and Daughter in law Kristine Wickham Zimmerman; sisters Ruth Abbott and her husband Robert Abbott, Harriet Gardner and her husband Richard Gardner; Brother, Richard Marcus and his wife Mitzi Marcus; sister in law of Helaine Zimmerman and Thalia Verros. She is the beloved grammy of Andrew and Matt Bascom and Grace and Jack Zimmerman. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Sunny and Bill enjoyed travel and spent many happy vacations together . They were husband and wife and best friends.

Services will be at Temple Beth AM 871 N. Main St., Randolph on Tuesday, November 8^th at 11:00 AM interment  will be at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon.

Memorial observance will be at the home of Laura and Dave Bascom in Franklin on Tuesday until 9 PM and continuing Wednesday and Thursday 1-4, and 6-9 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to a charity of your choice.

Erlich-Freda P. of Boston on October 31, 2011. Loving aunt of Hannah Erlich Lind and Jeffrey Erlich. Loving sister of the late Myer D. Erlich and his late wife Miriam. Graveside services at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Peabody (Route 114 east off of Route 128, Left at the first light) on Wednesday, November 2 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to Susan G. Komen For the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas,TX  75265-0309.

NATOL, Esther (Richter) Of Dedham, formerly of Newton on October 29,2011. Beloved wife of the late Maury Natol. Beloved mother of Sheila Kates and her husband Seldon of Leesburg, FL and Myrna Schultz and her husband Richard of Falmouth, MA. Loving grandmother of Randi and Stewart Pierce, Sam and Liza Kates, Alan and Alisa Schultz, Marni and Andrew Schwartz, Michael and Joan Kates, Andrew and Wrenn Kates. Beloved great grandmother of Emily and Madlyn Kates, Samantha and Benjamin Schwartz, Ellie and Toby Schultz, Ben and Ana Kates, Spencer, Trevor and Hadley Kates. Dear sister of Shirley Friedman and the late Ethel Fleishman and Melvin Richter. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon on Thursday, Novermber 3 at 11:00 AM. A Memorial Observance will be held at the home of Marni and Andrew Schwartz 48 Foondry Rd.  Sharon immediately following interment until 9 PM and continuing on Saturday evening 7 -9 PM. An additional memorial observance will be held at the home of Myrna and Richard Schultz in Falmouth on Sunday, November 6 from 7 -9 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, Life Enhancement Program, c/o Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 or to the charity of your choice

Lanes-Gerda (Fuchs) of Newton, on October 29, 2011. Beloved wife of Alfred Lanes. Devoted mother of Stephan Lanes of Southbury CT, Donna Holzinger of Sharon MA, and Jennifer Gozlan of Springfield NJ. Dear grandmother of Olivia and Harrison Lanes, Chloe and Kyle Holzinger, and Abigail and Nathaniel Gozlan. Loving sister of Ruth Fuchs M.D. of New York City, NY. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday October 31, 2011 at 11:45 am. Following interment memorial observance will be at the home of Donna Holzinger until 7 pm Monday only, and at the home of Alfred Lanes Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Koplan-Selma ( Davis) at age 96, of Canton formerly of Chestnut Hill,  Beloved wife of the late Herman Koplan. Devoted mother of Laurence Koplan and his wife Beverly, Lois Gibley and her husband Harry Dear grandmother of  Michelle  Eagle and her husband Mark, David Koplan and his wife Elizabeth, Neil Tockman and his wife Jennifer, Lee Tockman and his wife Leslie and Gail Tockman. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Natalie Bornstein, Dr. Albert Davis and Dr. Saul Davis. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Emeth 194 Grove St. Chestnut Hill on Monday October 31, 2011 at  11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park family and friends are invited to the Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave. Newton until 4:30 pm Monday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America 280 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 or 65 Roses, 249 Route 10 N, Grantham, New Hampshire 03753.

Plotkin-Rosalyn (Bean), of Rockville, MD, on October 27, 2011.  Born and raised in Springfield and former resident of Orange for 52 years. Rosalyn was the Past President of the Athol-Orange Chapter of Hadassah. Wife of the late Norman Plotkin. Mother of Lanny (Cathy) Plotkin, Cheryl (Wayne) Lidsky and Jonathan (Stephanie Marks) Plotkin. Sister of Charles Bean and Selma (Bernie) Milstein. Grandmother of Elana, Talia and Zachary Plotkin, Andrew and Carrie Lidsky and Joshua and Leah Plotkin. Services will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 11:30 am at Beth Israel Synagogue, Jamesbury Drive, Worcester. Interment will be at the Holy Society Cemetery, Leicester. Shiva will be at the home of Jonathan Plotkin and Stephanie Marks in Ashland on Sunday until 9 pm and continuing Monday and Tuesday, 2-4, 7-9 pm. Daily minyan 9 am and 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, Richard Perlman Funeral Director.

Gordon-Isabelle (Snyder) of Newton, on October 24, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Jack I. Gordon. Devoted mother of Neil Gordon and his wife Judi, Diane Snyder and her late husband Samuel. Cherished grandmother of Lane Gordon and his wife Lisa, Ethan Gordon and his wife Jennifer, Brett Snyder and his wife Irene Cheng, Jeremy Snyder and his wife Maggie Nemser, and Alyssa Snyder. Cherished great grandmother of Ava and Alana Gordon, Abby and Mitchell Gordon, and Xia and Kai Snyder. Loving sister to the late Benjamin, Sidney, and Wilbur Snyder. She was an active member of the Newton Jewish Community Center. Kind and caring, she was loved and cherished by many nieces and nephews, and all who knew her. Services at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (Corner of Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Boylston Lodge Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at her residence, Shiva minyan at 7:00 pm, and calling hours from 1-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Heart Association Heart Fund, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, and Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.

Simon-Helen( Liebman) Sterman of  Delray Beach, FL. formerly of Brookline , on October 21, 2011.Beloved wife of the late James Simon and  Hyman Sterman.Devoted mother of  Nancy Sterman of Somerville and Paul Sterman and his wife Ann of New York City, NY. Dear  sister of Betty Stone of Maitland, FL.Graveside  services at Sharon Memorial Park ,( Opposite 41  Dedham  St. Sharon on Sunday October 23, 2011 at  1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

GOLDSTON, Melvin “Mal” Age 97, of Newton, on October 17, 2011. He was founder and President of Mal’s Discount Department Stores with seven locations in Massachusetts. He began his career selling merchandise on the road throughout New England. He later opened Mal’s Bargain Centers in Needham, Norwood and Hyde Park and then became one of the first retailers to open discount department stores in New England. Mr. Goldston’s greatest achievement was as patriarch of a warm, loving family in which he instilled his values of love, loyalty and determination. He suffered many losses in his life. He will join his beloved wife of 40 years, the late Sylvia “Sibby” (Rubin) Goldston, his late daughter Sandra Goldston and late brother Lester Goldston. He was the devoted partner of Joyce Dovinos. Devoted father of Saralee Mulcahey and her husband Vincent, Barbara and Joseph Lane. Dear grandfather of Wendy and Gus Prince, Steven and Kristie Rosenberg, Michael Rosenberg, Gary and Craig Mulcahey, Stacy Klickstein, Stacey and Sean Nugent. Loving great grandchildren Cameron Connor and Lyrissa Hall, Brandon, Kayla and Kevin Rosenberg, Oscar and Eli Mulcahey. Devoted brother of Dr. Irving Goldston and his wife Cynthia. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be at his residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm, and Friday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Mass General Campaign for the Third Century of Medicine, Mass General Hospital, Develpment Office, 165 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114.