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Helen Goodman Obituary

Age 91, of West Palm Beach, FL, and formerly of Swampscott, entered into rest on August 27, 2007, in Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin Goodmam. Devoted mother of Melinda S. Russo of Swampscott, and Bruce N. Goodman of Danvers. Dear grandmother of David and Douglas Cohen, Dara Cole, and Alyssa and Todd Goodman and a cherished great-grandmother of six. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 10 AM at Cong. Shirat Hayam Cemetery (Beth El Section) Lowell St, Peabody. Memorial observance will be held on Friday only at both her son's home, Bruce Goodman, for his family and friends; and at her daughter's home, Melinda Russo, for her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jewish Rehabilitation Center, 330 Paradise Rd, Swampscott, MA 01907 or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th flr, Brookline, MA 02445, attn. Contributions Services. Stanestsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel Salem, MA 781-581-2300

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2007.

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MARJORIE AND ELLIOT BELT

August 30, 2007

DEAR MELINDA:
ELLIOT AND I WERE SO SORRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. MAY HER MEMORY ALWAYS BRING YOU COMFORT.

IF EVER YOU NEED A PLACE TO STAY IN FLORIDA, OUR DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN.

COUSINS MARGIE AND ELLIOT

Harold & Janice Shadoff

August 29, 2007

Melinda & Bruce
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
May you have wonderful memories.

Stephanie Davidson

August 29, 2007

Hello Melinda:
So sorry to read about your mother's death today, but aren't you fortunate to have had her for so long! You will have many great memories to share with your family.
Again I am so sorry for your loss.

We are presently still in Maine ending summer vacation.
Stephanie (Pietrowski) Davidson

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