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Anita Etscovitz Obituary

ETSCOVITZ, Anita Regina (Smith) Of Hampstead, NH, formerly of Pittsfield, MA. Entered into rest November 15, 2008, at the age of 44. Beloved wife of Hyman David Etscovitz. Dear daughter of Dr. Marvin Smith of Longboat Key, FL and the late Irma (Benjamin) Smith. Loving sister of Jan Smith of Binghamton, NY and Heidi & Dick Ferren and their son Robert Maxwell, of Lenox, MA. Niece of Malcolm & Tink Benjamin. Cousin of Lisa & Bob Shaw and their daughter Lilly. Daughter in law of Anita Miller and the late Larry Miller and Lionel & Sonia Etscovitz. Sister in law of Barry & Barbie Alan and Marcie & Franklin Levin. Cherished aunt of Sabrina Alan, Charlie Alan, Rachel Levin and Sarah Levin. Also survived by many many cousins whom she loved dearly. Services will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St., CANTON, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 12:00 Noon. Interment Sharon Memorial Park. Following the service family & friends will gather at Boston By the Viaduct restaurant for a meal of consolation. Memorial observance will held at Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, MA 02101 on Wednesday & Thursday from 6:00-9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Anita may be made to the NHSPCA - SOS Fund P.O. Box 196, 104 Portsmouth Ave. Stratham, NH 03885 and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ctr, c/o Oncology Volunteer Dept., 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4600 www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 17, 2008.

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Susan last summer in British Columbia

Susan Bolstad

January 29, 2009

Dear Dave,
I was saddened to hear through my mother that Anita passed away. I had always hoped to meet her, but remember her cheerful and optimistic voice on the phone and your combined notes for my birthday and in e-mails. She never hinted at her cancer, but was always caring for the animals- a thread in our lives we have in common now. I hope we will make contact soon and to find out how you are these months later.

in Sympathy and a wish for Inner Peace,
Sue

Kim and Ted Bilicki --Mynna's daughter

November 27, 2008

To the family of Anita: We are sorry to hear of your loss. We wish you all the deepest sympathy from the bottom of our hearts.

Lori May (Baker)

November 22, 2008

To all who was touched by Anita's kindred spirit- she will be missed in the physical- but spiritual she is with us daily. I will sleep better knowing that someone so kind and gentle is watching over us all. You have forever changed my life and continue to be my hero. Love you "Nita-bonita".

mary fitzgerald

November 21, 2008

Dear Marvin, Jan and Heidi. I am so sorry to hear about Anita's death. Please know that I am holding you all in my heart. She was such a lovely and beautiful person as was her mother. I'm thinking of you all so much.
Love,
Mary Fitzgerald

Kay and Joe Tournier

November 21, 2008

Dr. Smith,Heidi, and Jan
We are sorry to hear about your loss, and send our sincere sympathy

Samuel Pill

November 21, 2008

Dear Dr. Smith, Jan, Heidi and family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My warmest condolences to all of you.

Sherry & Richard Sukel

November 18, 2008

Dear Maishe and family: We were saddened to hear of the passing of Anita. We remember her as a kind sweet young lady.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and the family.

Deborah Pomerantz

November 18, 2008

Dear Dr. Smith and Heidi:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Anita as a very kind and sweet person.

Debbie

Ruth Pitocchi

November 18, 2008

Anita's Family,
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. We met Anita briefly, but felt an immediate connection with her loving nature.
Sincerely, Mike and Ruth Pitocchi
[ parents of Melissa Baron ]

Mary Fontana

November 18, 2008

Marv and Family,

Emil and I were saddened to read of Anita's death.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Emil and Mary Fontana

The Somers Family

November 18, 2008

David, we are sorry for your loss. We will all miss Anita here by the lake, her warm, kind, and positive nature reflected the best of what it means to have a neighbor.

Mynna Wexler

November 17, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Judy Weeks Wolfe

November 17, 2008

Dr. Smith, Heidi, Jan and Anita's family,
I am so sorry to read about your loss. May you be given strength and solice during this very difficult time.

Lois Karhinen (Kitmacher)

November 17, 2008

Dear Heidi, Jan and Dr. Smith,
Anita was always a beautiful girl with a warm loving heart. I'm so sorry she had to suffer, but I'm happy that she had a wonderful husband and family to share her young life with. I still remember her from when she was a baby. My thoughts are with you all and I know that her spirit has found peace.

Rick Brownell

November 17, 2008

David, We are so sorry for your loss. Anita was a wonderful person and clearly a bright light in your life. She lit up the room whenever she came in. We will miss her.

Scott and Rebecca Fitzgerald

November 17, 2008

Dr. Smith, David, Heidi and Dick,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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