Ethel Borodkin Obituary

Formerly of NY, NJ and Toronto, on July 22, 2008, age 96. Wife of Mischa Borodkin (deceased), violinist. Mother of Lucy and Linda Borodkin of Somerville, MA. Ethel was a life-long political activist, a lover of music and a wise loving presence for many people. Ethel was pre-deceased by her three brothers, Robert, Howard and Harold Greenwald, sisters-in-law Roz and Myra Greenwald, and her nephew Lewis Greenwald. She is survived by her sister-in-law/ sister Terry Greenwald, her nieces/ adopted daughters Judy Greenwald, Sue Greenwald and Jeanne McNutt, her nephews Ted, Rick and Norm Greenwald, and many other family and friends. A Memorial will be held at the Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA, on September 5, 2008, at 4:00. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Ethel's memory: Rosenberg Fund for Children, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton, MA 01027, or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Borodkin

8 Entries

Fern Antipol

July 6, 2018

I only remember that Ethel came to our house to interview me for Camp Farrington. I was so nervous! I had to make a good impression to be accepted My cousin, Lenny Weil, who's family lived in the downstairs apartment of our two-family house, went to Farrington for a few summers. That's how we know about the camp. He was to go again that summer. We were as close as brother and sister. How cool to be at camp with him. He was always my friend and protector. I thought we would see each other as much there as we did at home, which was every day. Actually we didn't see each other that much.

I think Ethel brought slides to my house to show my mother and me. I guess I made a good impression. I was accepted. I have fond memories, but they're not as vivid as I would like. I have a few photos of Lenny and me on visiting day. I only went to Farrington for one summer, around 1962. My bunkmate, Diane Tivin, posted a photo of the camp online. I don't know why, but one day I was looking for childhood friends and I wound up finding the website. Enough from me. Please feel free to reply! ~~Fern Antipol~~

Howard Rose

February 24, 2009

Hi Lucy & Linda,

Let me express my condolences upon my learning of the death of your Mom.

I was first a Farrington camper from 1961 - 1963 but my best memories were from the years 1965 -1967 when I worked with Ethel in the office taking whatever title was assigned to me - Co-Op, CIT, CA, and working on the books of the canteen. It was my first accounting experience and these days I am a CPA/PFS so I have to think that Ethel was one of my early influences in deciding my ultimate professional career.

The years at Farrington were great and still embedded in my mind, as most of us remember those days quite fondly, I am sure. Gold Rush, Treasure Hunt, Wishing Nights, reunions in the Henry Hudson Hotel, all just wonderful moments frozen in memory.

Best regards to all.

Howard S. Rose (a/k/a "Smily")

Maddy Ginsberg

February 8, 2009

Lucy and Linda,

It's been 50+ years since I've seen you but still have such fond memories of you and my days at Camp Farrington. So sorry to hear about your mom -- she was a great lady.

Regards to your cousin Judy.

Lorna O'Farrell

January 11, 2009

How sad after all these years of searching to finally find you all. My name is Lorna O'Farrell, I went to Camp Farrington in the 60's and my Mother Gladys O'Farrell was the Camp Nurse and my father Francisco O'Farrell helped out at the Camp. There isn't a day that goes by I haven't mentioned something about my experience there, I grew up there and learned so much. Please! My parents are still alive although in their 70's and it would make their day to hear from someone who remembers. Their memories are fading fast but they do remember Farrington and te Barodkins and Greenwalds.
Bless you all and my sympathies to all, Ethel was a Great Woman.

Nan Davis

July 28, 2008

Linda and Lucy,
So many memories come flooding back....wonderful to know your mom lived such a long full life. My thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.

amy kurtz stabler

July 27, 2008

The members of the Philarmonic who lived in Teaneck and surrounds has been on my mind because of my Uncle Myor Rosen who lives in Fort Lauderdale.

My Aunt Esther and Uncle Myor told my late mother, whose name was Ethel, about your parents and Camp Farrington. My late sister Marsha and I attended the camp in 1961 and 1962.

It was a wonderful place made more so by your wonderful family and especially your mother. Ethel Borodkin was one of the kindest, most loving women I've ever known. I've thought of her with very fond memories over the years. I can remember her comforting me with big hugs and kisses when I was in the camp infirmary over the summer.

She was a treasure and I am so sorry for your loss.

sincerely;

amy kurtz stabler
wellington, florida

Donna Foley-Hodges

July 27, 2008

Linda: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Donna Foley-Hodges (Cambridge Family Health)

Sheila Balter

July 27, 2008

My condolences to my dear friend/adopted daughter Sue and her family; many of you I've met throughout the years. I've heard much about Ethel and how special she was. I hope you all are able to find comfort with each other, as well as in the fact that this wonderful, loving person is with and part of each of you.

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