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Halina Nelken Obituary

NELKEN, Halina Of Cambridge. Entered into rest March 15, 2009, at the age of 85. Beloved mother of Les Nelken & his wife Helen Ronan of Acton, Cherished grandmother of Jason Nelken. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon Street, BROOKLINE on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM. Interment in Temple Emeth Memorial Park, West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be donated to the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education. A native of Krakow, Poland, Mrs. Nelken was a holocaust survivor. A noted writer, lecturer and art historian, she was the author of "And Yet, I am Here!" Stanetsky Memorial Chapels Brookline (617) 232-9300

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 19, 2009.

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Ada Marie Prill

December 4, 2009

I had feared Halina had passed when my last two Christmas cards to her were returned. I had not seen her since 1991, but I always looked forward to her letters. I met Halina in 1975-6 when we were neighbors in Bad Godesberg, Germany. She was so vibrant and fully alive, and I enjoyed our friendship more than I can say. Then distance took its toll, but I still loved hearing from her. Her joy at becoming a grandmother was beautiful, and she was always so proud of Les' accomplishments. I am so sorry to have my fears confirmed. She was one of a kind, and I grieve that I will not have a chance to see her again.

April 3, 2009

Nora Lerner

April 3, 2009

Halina was always in our thoughts despite the distance.
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Helga Lustig

March 23, 2009

I remember Halina singing songs in Polish into the late night with Paul at the piano. She shared many happy times with us. I am so sorry that we lost such a great friend.

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