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Leonard Cohen Obituary

Of Peabody, on Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Beloved husband of Paula (Alpert). Devoted father of Derek Cohen & his wife Melissa of Coventry, RI and Kimberley Civitarese and her husband Peter of Tewksbury. Dear grandfather of Alexandria, Peter, Jake Leonard, Adrian & Liam. Brother of Lois Michaelson of Peabody. Loving son of Celia and the late Norman Cohen of Chelsea. Loving Son-in-law of the late Norma & Eli Alpert. Graveside Services at the Adath Israel Cemetery, Jeshurun Road, off Grove Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, September 16, at 1 p.m. Memorial Observance at his late residence Sunday 5-9pm and Monday & Tuesday 1-4pm & 6-8pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or a charity of One's choice. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 14, 2007.

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Ruth & Eddie Medros

February 6, 2008

Dear Celia and Family,
We just visited Edie Karas and were shocked to hear of Leonard's passing.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
We are sure that if Sarah was able to comprehend this she would be very sad.
Therefore, we are sending a big hug from her to you all.

Ruth & Eddie Medros

February 6, 2008

Dear Celia and Family.
We just heard from Edie Karas the sad news of Leonard's passing. We send you our deepest condolences and hope that the caring thoughts of friends and family ease your grief.

Carol (Luster-)Mendlowitz

September 27, 2007

,Dear Lois & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Lenny's passing. My heart goes out to you and your Family, please give your Mom my condolences.and a hug. When I think of how close our Families were back in the days in Everett. How your Dad & Lenny and my Dad & Mark use to collect coins,how your Mom always called my Dad Harry. So many memories.
My Love,

Cheryl Yagjian

September 14, 2007

Dear Lois, Gary and family,
The words we want to say
Are difficult to find sometimes.
Their journey begins far, far away
In the heart. With sincere condolences.
Love, Richard, Cheryl, Josh and Jared
Yagjian

Nancy Sacherski

September 14, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Janey Auslander

September 14, 2007

Dear Lois...
I am so sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. He was such a memorable part of our childhood.
Please give my best to your Mother. There are some people never to be forgotten and your Family is a big part of that group.
Love, Janey (Herman)Auslander

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