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Ilene Dorfman Obituary

Of Middleton, formerly of Peabody, on Sept. 8, 2007. Beloved wife of 35 years to Marvin Dorfman. Loving mother of Estee Dorfman Foster & her husband Craig of Melrose & Jodi Larkin & her husband Jonathan of Maynard. Cherished bubbie of Hannah Larkin. Graveside Funeral Service on Tues., Sept 11 at 11 AM in the Bessarabian Society Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., EVERETT. Memorial observance at her late residence, 701 Ferncroft Towers, Middleton, on Tues. until 8 PM & on Wed. 10 AM - 2 PM. Donations in Ilene's memory may be made to Cong. Sons of Israel, P.O. Box 702, Peabody, MA 01960. For add'l info, directions, & online guestbook please visit the Funeral Home website Torf Funeral Service (800) 428-7161 www.torffuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 10, 2007.

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Charles & Sheila Cohen

September 10, 2007

To the Minsky/ Dorfman Family We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerly Charles & Sheila Cohen # 1412 Ferncroft

Deborah & Alan Pransky

September 10, 2007

Estee and family,

We were so sorry to hear about your mother. May you find stength in your memories.

Nina and Larry Morrison

September 10, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Edward Savaria

September 10, 2007

May the Lord give you the strength that you need to guide you through in this time of need. Ilene was a very good friend and she will be sadly missd by Jeanne and I.

ADELLE & SEYMOUR LEVINE (ARUBA)

September 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lauren & Yozef Provensal

September 10, 2007

Estee and Family:

We were so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Lauren & Yozef Provensal

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