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Bertha Shuman Obituary

Of Boston, formerly of Framingham, MA. Entered into rest Aug. 16, 2008, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Max Shuman. Devoted mother of Estelle Sneider, Jeffrey Shuman & wife Penny, Ruth Cohen & husband Warren, and Meryl Witten & husband Mark. Loving sister of the late Sadye Freeman. Cherished grandmother of Karen Sneider & husband Jon Lewis, Jamie Sneider & husband Jamie German, Rachel Shuman & fiance David Sampliner, Alison Shuman, Robyn Vetstein & husband Richard Vetstein, Marc Cohen, Michael and Lindsay Witten, and great-grandchildren Jacob and Abigail Vetstein. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon St., BROOKLINE, MA Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at 11:00am. Interment at Abramson Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Hebrew Rehabilatation Center for Aged, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or to the American Cancer Society. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels 617-232-9300 www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 18, 2008.

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Jamie Sneider

August 18, 2008

I loved you Grandma. I always admired your loving marriage, and the childhood that you gave my mother. She speaks so fondly of your warmth and love as a nurturing mother.

I'll never forget the advice you gave me.

I love you, and I will always think of you,
Jamie Sneider
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Donna & Allan Zinn

August 18, 2008

Jeff, Ruthie and family, our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother & great grandmother.

Arlene Doherty

August 18, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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