Archive: July, 2010

Beatrice Oriel- ( Rosenthal) of Newton ,on July 14, 2010.Beloved wife of Benjamin Oriel for 73 years. Devoted mother of Iris Clickstein and her husband Barry of Falmouth, Cheryl Ross and her husband Warren of Newton, Robert “Ricky” Oriel and his wife Judy of Newton and the late Marvin Oriel and his surviving wife Frances .Dear grandmother of Kim Mulkern and her husband Joe, Gregg Clickstein and his wife Georgina , Alex Ross , Kati Ross , Brad and Amanda Oriel .Cherished greatgrandmother of Zachary, Samantha , Sydney , Tessa and Joshua.Dear sister of the late Morris , Herman and Joseph Rosenthal, Rose Fox and Celia Oriel .Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and her loving caretaker Sarah Knight. Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday July 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 8:00 pm and Friday 1-5 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd 2042 Beacon St. Newton, MA. 02468

Saftler- Melvin A. of Brockton, on July 14, 2010 . Beloved husband of Toby ( Nerenberg ) Saftler. Devoted father of Deborah Baron and her husband Edward of Brockton, Louis Saftler of Windsor, Ct. Charles Saftler and his wife Colleen of Studio City, CA . Dear grandfather of Marci Siegel and her husband Christopher , Sarah Kelly and her husband Aaron , Hannah and Jackson Saftler .Loving greatgrandfather of Joseph and Adam Siegel . Devoted brother of Morton Saftler . Services at Temple Beth Emunah 479 Torrey St. Brockton on Friday July 16, 2010 at 10:00 am.Following interment at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , the family will be at Temple Beth Emunah , memorial observance will be held at his residence Sunday thru Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Emunah or Autism Speaks , 2 Park Avenue ( 11th Floor) New York , NY. 10016

Barbara Layton-On July 10, 2010, of Tampa , Fl. Beloved wife of the late Murray.Devoted mother of Carol Layton and Neil Layton both of Tampa, Florida.Dear grandmother of Josh and Brooke Layton.Dear sister of Florence Samuels of Hollywood, Fl.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday July 12, 2010 at 1:45pm.

Isenberg-Seymour L. of Moody, Maine, formerly of Needham, MA on July 9, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Seder). Devoted father of Henry and Jane Isenberg. Loving brother of the late Natalie Kleinert. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, July 12 at 11:45 am. Remembrances may be made to Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine 04094.

Etta( Kaplan) Swiecicki- formerly of the West End of Boston. Beloved Wife of the late Stanley Swiecicki. Devoted Mother of Geraldine Collis of California, the late Louise Borriello of Peabody, MA, Michael Swiecicki and his wife Dorothy of Nashville, TN, and William Swiecicki and his wife Paula of Wakefield, MA. Loving Grandmother of Michael and Jack Fisher, Susan Stefanski, Steven Borriello, Lauren and Jessica Swiecicki, and Joshua Swiecicki. She is survived by 11 Great-Grandchildren. There will be a private graveside service. Observances will be held at the home of William and Paula Swiecicki, 58 Green Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 on Monday July 12 from 2-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the West End House Camp for Girls, 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA 02134.

LABOURENE-Marcia ( Gass) of Revere, on July 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Elliot J.Labourene. Devoted mother of Gerry Labourene and his wife Linda, Robert J. Labourene and Susan Porter and her husband Richard. Dear grandmother of Amy and her husband Jamie , Todd and Willie.Dear great grandmother of Isabel and Jack. Dear sister of the late Thelma Magazine.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Sunday July 11 at 11:45 am.Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Susan and Richard Porter 25 Copley St. Newton Sunday until 8:00 pm and Monday 2-4, 7-9pm and Tuesday at the home of Gerry and Linda Labourene 72 Villagewood Drive , Burlington In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to City of Hope 1055 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017 or The Red Sox Foundation 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215

Harold L. Goober- On July 8, 2010 , long time resident of Sharon. Born and raised in the West End of Boston, he was a World War II veteran with service in the pacific theater on Guam and Saipan. Harold was an accountant and life long member of the West End House Boys and Girls Club. He was past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias lodge and past president of the West End House Alumni Association.He was the Beloved husband of the late Lillian.Devoted father of Joel Goober and his wife Karen, Robert Goober and his wife Amy . Loving grandfather of Jessica, James, Samantha, Captain Gregory Goober, USMC and his wife Courtney and Lesley Rotchford and her husband Gilbert. Loving great grandfather of Charles Wyatt Rotchford. Dear brother of Melvin Goober.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (opposite 41 Dedham Street), Sharon on Sunday July 11, 2010 at 10:45 am . Following the service family and friends are invited to the Brookmeadow Country Club , 100 Everendon Rd. Canton until 3:00 pm Sunday .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to West End House Boys and Girls Club or West End House Camp, 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA 02134.

Wolfe – Esther R. “Honey” (Silverman) of Chestnut Hill, on July 7, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Charles Wolfe. Devoted mother of Robert and Barbara. Dear grandmother of 2 and great-grandmother of 4. Adored aunt of 8 nieces and 1 nephew. The last of 7 siblings. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, July 9 at 11:45 am. Following services family and friends are invited to the Library at 2010 Beacon Street, (Waterworks) Chestnut Hill on Friday until 5 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Sandler-Michael I., Age 76, of Framingham on July 5, 2010. Beloved husband for 52 years to Elaine (Barr) Sandler. Devoted father of Jeffrey and Karen Sandler of Fairfax, CA and Steven and Pamela Sandler of Highland Mills, NY. Loving grandfather of Jacob, Benjamin and Alyssa Sandler. Loving brother of the late Dr. Alan Sandler. Devoted uncle of Robert Sandler. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Thursday, July 8 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence through 5pm on Thursday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

John Carande of San Ramon, CA formerly of Brockton, MA on July 4, 2010 at age 75. Beloved husband of Roberta (Cohen). Devoted father of Neil of Copperopolis, CA, Mark Oak Park, CA, Carl and his wife Irene of Charlotte, NC and Beth Fehr and her husband Tom Alamo, CA. Dear Grandfather of Kristie and Rachel Carande and Matthew and Alison Fehr. Loving brother of the late Howard Carande. Funeral Service at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, MA on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Interment in Pride of Brockton Cemetery, Stoughton. Memorial Observance at the home of Dana and David Cohen, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. John was Captain of Rockland High School Football team and Played at the Collegiate Level for Boston University from which he graduated and was an avid Celtics, Red Sox, and 49er’s Fan. Worked for Mammoth Mart Discount Store, Lechmere of MA, Good Guys of California, and Toshiba Consumer Products for the last 20 years. Remembrances in John’s memory may be made to East Bay Hospice, 3470 Buskirk Ave
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 or Lewy Body Dementia Assn., 912 Killian Hill Road SW
, Lilburn, GA 30047.

Helen (Betcaig)ATLAS, A Holocaust surviving hero of Hyde Park on July 1, 2010. Devoted mother of Shirley Weiner and her husband Neil, Elliot Atlas and his wife Kathy and Beverly Atlas. Dear grandmother of Marc Weiner, Michael Weiner and his wife Lori and Jesse and Rachel Kennedy and great-grandmother of Maleah and Lily Weiner. Beloved sister of the late David Zaidman, Shir Monet and sister-in-law of Dina Pech, the Zaidman and Monet family. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, July 8th at 12:45pm. Memorial observance will be at the Golden Family residence on Thursday until 9pm and Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to the New England Holocaust Memorial, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110-2708.

Miller-Celia (Comen) of Randolph on June 29, 2010. Beloved wife of Melvin Miller. Devoted mother of John Miller and Debra Miller-Comen. Loving sister of Hyman Comen. Graveside services at the Adas Israel Cemetery, Grove St. (off of Jeshurun Street) West Roxbury on Friday, July 2 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence, until sundown on Friday. Remembrances may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101 A First Ave. Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02454.

Liebman-Bessie (Bellin) of Coral Springs, FL formerly of Framingham on June 30, 2010. Beloved wife of Leon Liebman and the late Ben Small and Syd Rosenfield. Devoted mother of Joel Small, Ronda Cohen, Joanne Scata and Richard Small. Step mother of Lorraine Albert, Judy Peters, Deborah Kravitz and the late Roberta Ceder, Stephen Liebman, Kenneth Liebman and the late Howard Liebman. Also survived by many grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Harry Bellin, Celia Baker,and Ruth Sherman. Graveside services at the Dorchester Hebrew Helping Hand Cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett on Friday, July 2 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Richard and Michelle Small on Saturday evening only. Remembrances may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

Berezin, Stanley of Framingham, MA ,on June 28, 2010. Cherished husband of Evelyn; beloved father of Donna Downey and her husband Dan; loving grandfather of Matt and Sarah of West Hartford Ct and her fiance, Matt Paradisi. Stan graduated from Northeastern University in 1950, and served during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Corps. He was an active member of the Framingham Rotary Club, having held several offices over the years, including the Presidency. He was proud to have been named a Paul Harris Fellow and an International Service Citation award winner. For thirty-six years he was a dedicated employee of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co serving as Executive Sales Representative. Gregarious, compassionate and community-oriented, he had many friends and was loved by the people whose lives he touched with his warmth and ever-ready sense of humor. He was recognized from his frequent daily errands, always accompanied by his companion pug, Rosie. Graveside services will be private. Family and friends are invited to his residence Friday, July 2, 2010 from 3-5 P.M. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Foster- Celia ( Segal) of Newton, on June 28, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Judge A. Frank Foster . Dear daughter of the late Barney and Mary Segal. Devoted mother of Steven Foster and his wife Gillian of Venice ,CA and Susan Zuker and her late husband Michael of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Ben and Jon Foster , Matthew Zuker and his wife Andrea, Jonathan Zuker and his wife Abbie. Loving greatgrandmother of Halle, David and Michael.Loving sister of the late Esther Pinkney, Mac Segal and Hyman Segal. Dear sister in law of Beatrice and Sandra Segal. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday June 29 at 10:45 am. Folllowing services a memorial observance will be at her residence until 8:00 pm Tuesday and continuing thru Thursday evening.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Cancer Garden of Hope P.O. Box 67308 , Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

NICHAMOFF–Sidney, 95, died June 27 at home, with his loving children Alan and Phyllis by his side. Devoted to his family, and cherished by them, he was a proud Poppy to Jon, David, Mora, Seth, Pam, Susan, Jeff and Heidi, and Pop-Pop to eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Theresa and adored son-in-law Eli, and is survived by dear sisters Fanny and Frieda. Services will be held at Parkside Chapel, Queens at noon on July 1.

LUBOW, Norman L. Of Boynton Beach Fla, formerly of Stoughton on June 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Ray (Bernstein) Lubow. Devoted father of Arlene Flatto and her husband Michael of Sharon, and Mark Lubow and his wife Nancy of Easton. Dear Grandpa of Russell Flatto and his fiancee Maria Diaz and Scott Flatto. Loving brother of the late Melvin Lubow. Brother-in- Law of Annette Lubow. Cherished friend of Molly and Jack Terban. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday June 29 at 11:45AM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Michael Flatto on Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to “Florida Friends” Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale Ma. 20131. Life member of The Masons, Knights of Pythias and Hebrew Senior Life.

Gordon-Kenneth of Dedham, formerly of Canton on June 25, 2010. Beloved husband of Rochelle (Ross). Devoted father of David Gordon and his wife Elizabeth, Paul Gordon and his wife Penny and Lisa Pearlstein and her husband Noah. Dear grandfather of Danielle, Stephanie, Rachel, Matthew, Beth, Sadie and Miriam. Loving brother of Ruth Stavisky and Carol Leinwand. Brother in law of Irene Ross. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, June 27 at 9:45 am. Memorial observance on Sunday until 8 pm in the community room of Westbrook Crossing Condominiums, 989 East Street, Dedham and continuing in the Gordon residence at Westbrook Crossing Condominiums on Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02110.

Maisie ( Cutter) Wolfson- of Newton, formerly of Taunton , on June 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Max Wolfson. Devoted father of Lillian Wolfson of Newton and Maxine Wolfson and her husband Paul Hossfield of Cranston, R.I. Dear grandmother of Meredith Hossfield. Dear sister of Harold Cutter and Ruth Krakover and the late Saul and Alfred Cutter and Esta Fay Liederman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Thursday June 24, 2010 at 2:45 pm.Following services the family will be at The Clubhouse at Hampton Place , 77 Florence St. Newton until 9:00 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a Charity of your choice.

Miriam Stoller -of Aventura , Fl. formerly of Randolph on June 22, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Leslie. Devoted mother of Michael Stoller of Delray Beach, Fl.Graveside services at The Sudlikov Cemetery, Fuller St. Everett on Fraiday June 25at 11:00 am

Miriam Stoller-of Aventura, Fl., formerly of Randolph on June 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Stoller. Devoted mother of Michael Stoller of Delray Beach, Fl. Graveside services at Sudlikov Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett on Friday June 25 at 11:00 Am

Bessie Wartow- Of Roslindale, formerly of Chestnut Hill and Brookline. Entered into Rest June 22, 2010. Beloved wife of Morris Wartow for 69 years. Devoted mother of Ardele Wartow of Chestnut Hill, and Linda K. Wartow of Palm Beach, Florida. Also survived by special nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Baker Street Cemetery (American Friendship), 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at__11:00 am Memorial observance will be held following funeral services in the function room of Chestnut Hill Towers, Chestnut Hill, MA. until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated in her memory to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

Kramer-Gerald “Jerry” of Quincy , on June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Cynthia ( Smith) Kramer . Devoted father of Hilliary Kramer of Quincy and her Companion Christopher Riley , a Trusted and Devoted friend to Jerry and Andrew Kramer and his wife Amanda of Brookline. Cherished grandfather of David Kramer. Dear uncle of Benjamin and Catherine Kramer. Loving Brother of The late Edward Kramer .A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Graveside at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , Pearl St. Brockton( From Route 128:Take Route 24 to Route 123W ,Left at set of lights onto Pearl Street Cemetery is one quarter of a mile on right )on Friday June 18 , 2010 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinsons Disease Foundation 715 Albany St. Suite 329 , Boston, MA 02218.

Kramer-Gerald “Jerry” of Quincy , on June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Cynthia ( Smith) Kramer . Devoted father of Hilliary Kramer of Quincy and her Companion Christopher Riley , a Trusted and Devoted friend to Jerry and Andrew Kramer and his wife Amanda of Brookline. Cherished grandfather of David Kramer. Dear uncle of Benjamin and Catherine Kramer. Loving Brother of The late Edward Kramer .A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Graveside at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , Pearl St. Brockton( From Route 128:Take Route 24 to Route 123W ,Left at set of lights onto Pearl Street Cemetery is one quarter of a mile on right )on Friday June 18 , 2010 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinsons Disease Foundation 715 Albany St. Suite 329 , Boston, MA 02218.

Kramer-Gerald “Jerry” of Quincy , on June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Cynthia ( Smith) Kramer . Devoted father of Hilliary Kramer of Quincy and her Companion Christopher Riley , a Trusted and Devoted friend to Jerry and Andrew Kramer and his wife Amanda of Brookline. Cherished grandfather of David Kramer. Dear uncle of Benjamin and Catherine Kramer. Loving Brother of The late Edward Kramer .A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Graveside at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , Pearl St. Brockton( From Route 128:Take Route 24 to Route 123W ,Left at set of lights onto Pearl Street Cemetery is one quarter of a mile on right )on Friday June 18 , 2010 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinsons Disease Foundation 715 Albany St. Suite 329 , Boston, MA 02218.

Lawrence A. Bernstein of Florida on June 12, 2010 at age 88. Beloved husband of Eunice (Weiner). Devoted father of Stuart Bernstein and his wife Nancy, David Bernstein and his wife Jill, and Rachel Wolsky and her husband Fred. Dear grandfather of Stefanie and Alexa Wolsky, Gerald and Ashley Bernstein, and Andrew Steinberg. Loving brother of Norma Rosenberg and Allen Bernson. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance at the home of Jill and Scott Weiner following the service until 1 PM on Thursday.

Edith Dorothy Suvalsky(Wolper) of Newton Centre on June 12, 2010 at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Paul Suvalsky. Devoted Mother of Sandi Boyd and the late Linda Carol Suvalsky, Beloved Mother-In-Law of Chandler Boyd and Dear Baube of Jaclyn Boyd. Loving sister of the late Leo Wolper, Arthur Wolper, and Shirley Greenberg. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 12:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Sandi, Chandler and Jaclyn Boyd, 3 Clayton St., Medfield, following the service. Remembrances in Ediths name may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451.

Barbara Foster of Boynton Beach, Fl , on June 11, 2010. Dear mother of Robert and His wife Gail , Mark and his wife Gilda and Karen Foster. Grandmother of Donna, Dan and Michael. Dear greatgrandmother of Bryce , Asher and Ford. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday June 15

Barbara Foster of Boynton Beach, Fl, formerly of Newton , Passed away on June 11, 2010 .She is survived by her children Robert and his wife Gail , Mark and his wife Gilda , Karen .Grandchildren Donna, Dan and Michael .Greatgrandchildren Bryce, Asher and Ford. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday June 15 at 11:45

Smith-Edythe (Brenner) of Newton on June 9, 2010. Devoted mother of Kenneth Smith of Watertown and Nancy Moon of Newton. Dear grandmother of Sarah Moon, Jessica Burns, Adam Moon and Daniele and Ariele Smith and great-grandemother of Simone Burns. Loving sister of Stanley Brenner of Palm Beach,FL and the late Gretchen Paul. Devoted aunt of Cathie Brenner of Brookline and Valerie Bishop of CA. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, June 11 at 12:45 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Nancy Moon until sundown. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.

Smith-Edythe (Brenner) of Newton on June 9, 2010. Devoted mother of Kenneth Smith of Watertown and Nancy Moon of Newton. Dear grandmother of Sarah Moon, Jessica Burns, Adam Moon and Daniele and Ariele Smith and great-grandemother of Simone Burns. Loving sister of Stanley Brenner of Palm Beach,FL and the late Gretchen Paul. Devoted aunt of Cathie Brenner of Brookline and Valerie Bishop of CA. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, June 11 at 12:45 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Nancy Moon until sundown. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.

Weisman-Rosalyn (Shuman) , age 88, died peacefully on June 6, 2010 at Newbridge On The Charles assisted living in Dedham, where she had resided for the past eight months. Wife of the late Dr. David Weisman and daughter of the late Frances and Harry Shuman. Loving mother of Linda and Edward Davis and Marcia Weisman. Beloved nana of Derek and Whitney Davis. Sister of the late Jacob and Franklin Shuman Rose was raised in Mattapan and graduated from Boston University. She met her husband on Nantasket Beach and the were married six months later. They moved to Hull where David had a dental office and Rosalyn stayed at home to raise her two daughters. In 1964 they moved to Newton and lived there until David died in 1973. She then moved to Chestnut Hill and began a career at Filenes in the Shoe Department where she worked for 18 years. She retired from Filenes and enjoyed her life traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She was famous for her baking and culinary skills which she loved to do and share with others. In her final months at Newbridge on the Charles Assisted living she made many friends and enjoyed her life despite declining health. She was given the best care and the family will be forever grateful to the staff at Newbridge for their love and kindness. Funeral services will be at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. West Newton on Wednesday, June 9 at 1 PM. Memorial observance will be at the Davis residence, in Framingham on Wednesday until 9 pm and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM.

Nicholas-Cheryl K. of Weston on June 3, 2010. Beloved wife of Brett Robbins. Devoted mother of Kelsey London Robbins and Brennan Nicholas Robbins. Loving sister of David Nicholas, Harold Nicholas, Roland Nicholas, Margaret Bake, Susan Nicholas and the late Dorothy Noblet. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue (Corner of the Riverway) Boston, on Monday, June 7 at 10:30 am. Attendant parking on the Riverway. Remembrances may be made to either Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, Ny 10022.

Dr. Constance D. Wood died of cancer on Tuesday June 1, 2010. Constance D. Wood was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the first and only daughter of Dr. Henry Rosen and Ms. Annie Lena Miller Rosen. She graduated from Brookline High School with Honors and after graduating from Boston University, College of Liberal Arts, she was awarded an Assistantship to the Chairman of the psychology department for her graduate studies. After a year of graduate school, Dr. Wood was offered the position of clinical psychologist in the neurology department of Massachusetts General Hospital. There was an 11 year intermezzo from work until her youngest child was in kindergarten and she had completed the Masters Degree program at the University of Hartford. One of her professors, also Chairman of the psychology department at the Institute of Living, offered her the position of Research Psychologist. Following that she was the first school psychologist at the Connecticut Institute for the Blind. On moving to New York she was appointed as school psychologist for the public schools in Mount Vernon, New York. At the end of the school day she also worked as a clinical psychologist at the New Rochelle Center for Psychological Services and Education. She received her doctoral degree from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York. Following that Dr. Wood continued post-graduate studies in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at The Institute for the Study of Psychotherapy. Dr. Wood arrived in Houston, Texas on New Year’s eve 1977. She had been chosen to be the director of a school for emotionally disturbed children. In 1979 she went in to full-time private practice. She has treated children from ages 2 and up, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of emotional disorders of childhood adolescence and adulthood. Dr. Wood has been published in psychological, psychoanalytic, and journals for the blind. Dr. Wood was on the medical staff at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital for over 25 years. She has been on the board of directors of Mental Health America of Greater Houston and on the board of directors of Main Street Theater. She was a serious devotee of the arts, opera, ballet, theatre, gallery and museum attendance. She enjoyed travelling around the world, visiting Europe many times, the Middle East, Far East Central and South America. Dr. Wood is survived by her children, Shelley Alyne Lasker of Hartford Connecticut, Marsha Karen Nell of Woodstock, New York, and Jeffrey Myles Lasker of Marlboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Wood is also survived by three brothers, Dr. J. Myron Rosen and Mr. Howard Irwin Rosen, both of Boston, Massachusetts, and Mr. Warren Kenneth Rosen of Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Wood felt that “Life is a precious gift that should be enjoyed to the utmost by all.” Graveside services were held at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph on June 3, 2010 . Memorials may be sent in lieu of flowers to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030-4009, or Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030-4009

Ida Feldman (Eta Becker) formerly of Randolph. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Feldman. Devoted mother of Myrna and her husband Herbert Altsher, Allan Feldman, Robert and his wife Helen Feldman. Dear grandmother to Loryn Altsher and her husband Jay, Resa Altsher and her husband Greg, Deborah Altsher and her husband Brian. Shane Feldman and his wife Karlin, Mikel Feldman and Rebecca Feldman. Loving great grandmother to Hayden, Simon, Sam, Mack, Evie, Lee, and Will. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton Street, Sharon on Tuesday, June 1, at 11:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to New England Village, 664 School St., Pembroke, MA 02359.

Shapiro-Freda (Ginsberg) formerly of Brookline and Delray Beach, Fl, on May 27, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Alec Shapiro. Devoted mother of Alan Shapiro and his wife Karen, Linda Small and Sonya Grodberg and her husband Marshall. Mother in law of the late Melvyn Small. Dear grandmother of Kenny, Carla, Lauren, Matthew, Deborah, Becky,Judy and Lynne and great-grandmother of Chad, Drew, Jodi, Andrew,Dani and Matan. Loving sister of Lila Rosencranz, Anita Perlmutter and the late Max Ginsberg, Pvt. William James Ginsberg and Dorothy Slotnick. Beloved aunt of Susan, Ellie and Charlotte. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, May 30 at 10 am. Shiva will be at the home of Linda Small. Remembrances may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02026.

Paul Needel of Delray Beach, Florida formerly of Randolph on May 23, 2010 at age 87. Beloved husband of Sheila (Vernon) Needel. Loving father of Howard Needel and his Wife Karynn of Marblehead and Adam Needel of Braintree. Dear grandfather of Ellyn and Justyn Needel. Graveside Services at Boylston Lodge Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Monday, May 24 at 12 Noon. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Howard and Karynn Needel on Monday and Tuesday from 1-4 and 6-9 PM and will conclude on Wednesday at the home of Adam Needel from 1-4 and 6-9 PM. Paul was a Past Treasurer of the Dorchester Roxbury Mattapan Association and a World War II Coast Guard Veteran. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

James S. Feyman of Heights Crossing in Brockton formerly of Delray Beach,FL and Swampscott. Beloved wife of the late Onese(Kaminsky)Feyman. Devoted father of Arlene Backman and her husband Robert of Norwood and Steven Feyman and his wife Joy of Ohio. Dear grandfather of Melissa and Jason Warshaw, Wendy and Mark Weisman and Shayna and Russell Kearney. Graveside Services at Temple Sinai of Marblehead Cemetary, off of Rt. 114 Danvers on Monday May 24 at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Robert Backman through Wednesday evening. Contributions to his memory may be made to the charity of your choice

Levine-Corinne (Roomgeller) of Hull on May 21, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Louis Levine. Devoted mother of Karen Wayne of Hull and Linda Frederick of Hull. Dear grandmother of Michael Louis Wayne. Loving sister of the late Harold Robbins and Ruth Antick. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, May 24 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Monday evening. Remembrances may be made to the National Lung Association.

Harold Rosen of Westborough on May 21 at age 89. Born in Boston the son of the late Morris and Lena Rosen, Loving brother of Irving Rosen, Shelvin Rosen, and the late Frances Stern. Harold was a WW 2 Combat Veteran. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism and 4 battle Stars. He was recently honored by the Boston Volvo family for 50 years of sales. He will be dearly missed by his family, extended family at Boston Volvo and dear friends. Graveside Services at Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge Cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett on Tuesday, May 25, at 11 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Member and Donor Services, P.O. Box 90988, Washington, DC 20090-0988 or The National World War II Museum,945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Sofnas-Marie (Freifeld) of Newton on May 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late David Sofnas. Devoted mother of Sheila Katzman, Marilyn Mazer, and the late Jerilyn Feitelberg. Dear grandmother of Robin, Lisa, Jennifer, Amy, Adam and Alexandra and great-grandmother of Rebecca, Rachel, Michaela, Annika and Miranda. Loving sister of the late Joseph and Bernard Freifeld and Tessie Gruber. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday, May 18 at 1:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Bernstein-Evelyn “Peggy” (Pearlman) of Boca Raton, Fl. , formerly of Newton,MA , on May 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Morris Bernstein . Devoted mother of Nancy Flathe and her husband John , Robin Wexler , Peter Bernstein . Dear grandmother of Lisa Wexler Monroe and her husband Tom , Lee Wexler and his wife Vered, Jessica Wexler , Michael Wexler and his wife Rachel and Cole Bernstein. Cherished greatgrandmother of Jake, Andrew ,Shai , Gabriel and Sonia .Dear sister of Marion Kaplan and the late Dorothy Rutman.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon,MA on Sunday May 16 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa and Tom Monroe until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Southeast Chapter ,201 East Sample Rd. Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33064-3502.

Bernstein-Evelyn “Peggy” (Pearlman) of Boca Raton, Fl. , formerly of Newton,MA , on May 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Morris Bernstein . Devoted mother of Nancy Flathe and her husband John , Robin Wexler , Peter Bernstein . Dear grandmother of Lisa Wexler Monroe and her husband Tom , Lee Wexler and his wife Vered, Jessica Wexler , Michael Wexler and his wife Rachel and Cole Bernstein. Cherished greatgrandmother of Jake, Andrew ,Shai , Gabriel and Sonia .Dear sister of Marion Kaplan and the late Dorothy Rutman.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon,MA on Sunday May 16 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa and Tom Monroe until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Southeast Chapter ,201 East Sample Rd. Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33064-3502.

GITTEN-Arlene ( Walder) of Londonderry, NH, formerly of New Jersey and New York on May 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Martin Gitten. Devoted mother of Karen Gobler and her husband Michael of Newton, Pam Dratch and her husband John of Natick . Dear grandmother of Lauren , Ben, Brianna , Luke. Loving sister of Eleanor Fridman, Florence Lewis and the late Anne Dobshinsky. Services at Temple Reyim , 1860 Washington St., Newton on Thursday , May 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, memorial observance will be at the home of Karen and Michael Gobler until 9:00 pm Thursday with Minyan at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Lung Assoc., 460 Totten Pond Rd. ( Suite 400 ), Waltham, MA 02118; or American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham 01701

Rosen-Joan of Dedham, formerly of Needham on May 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Bernard T. Rosen. Devoted mother of Ellen Bello and her husband Gordon, David, Steven and Daniel Rosen. Dear grandmother of Samuel Rosen, Luke Rosen and Gail Bello. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Tuesday, May 11 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance at Newbridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Rd. Dedham on Tuesday until 5 pm and Wednesday 5-7 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Roth-Theresa ( Stern) Balint of Westwood, MA , on May 6, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Stanley M. Roth and Emerick Balint. Devoted mother of Marietta B. Joseph of Newton .Loving grandmother of Denise and Tara Joseph. .Cherished greatgrandmother of 4 great grandchildren.Memorial Services at The First Unitarian Society of Newton 1326 Washington St. West Newton on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 4:00 pm.Reception to follow at First Unitarian Society .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut St. West Newton,MA 02465

Stallions-Kenneth E. of Milton ,on May 6, 2010.Beloved husband of the late Beverly ( Finer) Stallions. Devoted father of Robert Stallions and his wife Debbie of Carver , Diane Krauthamer and her husband Ronald of Wrentham and James Stallions and his wife Amel of Milton.Loving grandfather of Jesse, Gabriel, Emily and Abigail Stallions, Maxwell and Kate Krauthamer and Ameila “Kikoo” Stallions. Graveside services at The Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Friday May 7, 2010 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will commence at his residence On Sunday 12-5pm, Monday and Tuesday 4-8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Transportation Fund o/o Northshore Shrine Club , Leon Golden 3 Alderney Way , Lynnfield, MA 01940 .

Gerson-Sylvia ( Green) of Framingham , formerly of Newton on May 4, 2010.Beloved wife for 68 years to the late Samuel H. Gerson. Devoted mother of Linda Grubstein and her husband Bernie and James Gerson and His wife Debbie.Dear grandmother of Michael, Brian and Debbie Grubstein, Alex, David and Jessica Gerson. Dear great grandmother of Ashley and Julia. Loving sister of Morton Green and the late Arthur Green. Private graveside services. A memorial observance will be held at the home of James and Debbi Gerson ,Thursday 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Visiting Nurse Association 209 West Central St. Natick, MA 01760

Hearst-Martin D. of Framingham,died very peacefully on Sunday, May 2nd at age 90. Beloved husband for 62 years of Marcia Alpert. Beloved father of Nancy Hearst, Ellen Hearst and her companion, Bill Giller, Judy Hearst and her husband, Dr. Nathan Wei. Adorec grandfather of Matthew, Alex, and Danny Gilman, Becky, Jeffrey, Benjamin, and Emily Wei. Martin was a veteran of World War ll and served in the Pacific for four years. He was an avid sports fan his entire life. Private graveside services were held on May 3ed. Remembrances may be made to the Metro West Hospice, 85 Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA 01702.

Janet Eidelman on May 1st, as the sun twinkled on the calming ocean in East Falmouth, Massachusetts. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully in her home. Janet was 79 years young and left behind a legacy of memories. She was born in Boston, was raised in Dorchester, and was married and brought up her family in Framingham. She worked at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham for 30 years. Janet and Elliot celebrated 60 years of marriage. With her love of the beach, they retired to Cape Cod to enjoy their life together. Albert, Ellen, Kenneth and Dana will always cherish the memories spent with their nurturing mother. Shoshana, Joshua, Max, Anna and Abigail will always remember their adoring Grammy. She also leaves behind her loving brother, David, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories. We will love you forever and always. Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park. 120 Canton St., Sharon on Monday May 3, 2010 at 12:45 PM. Memorial observance at her late residence on Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM.