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Sheila Galland Obituary

GALLAND, Sheila A. (Edwards) Of Acton, formerly of Brookline, on Nov. 5, 2008, after a lengthy illness; she ws 67 years old. Sheila was an artist and a longtime activist on behalf of Persecuted Soviet Jewry. She was the devoted wife of Peter. Mother of Pamela Dent and Sasha Affleck and grandmother of Nicholas, Max, Charlie and Lauren. She was also survived by her brothers, Charles Edwards and Jonathan Edwards. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM on Monday, Nov. 10 at Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton, followed by a gathering of friends and famly. Burial will be private.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 7, 2008.

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Arlene & Michael Greenstein

November 15, 2008

Dear Peter,

Our thoughts are with you and your children at this time of sadness. We know the remembrance of Sheila's strength & courage will continue to be a presence in your life. Our loved ones will live on in their gifts to us, while we, in turn, will pass them on to others.

We will never forget our memorable trek together to the top of Masada. Under the warm Israeli sun it was a time of discovery & joy.

Affectionately,

Janice Spada

November 9, 2008

It was my honor to be Sheila's dentist. She was a serious woman but I also saw her fun loving side. One day we accidentally bumped into each other on Coast Guard Beach as she rolled out of the surf while body surfing. I had never seen her smile like that before. May her spirit be at rest and join the energy of the tides.

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