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Doris Leaf Obituary

Doris Leaf, 85. Preceded in death by her husband Edwin T. Leaf. Beloved mother of Philip Leaf (Mary Bruce Webb), Nathan Leaf (Bonnie Leaf) and Caren Leaf (Lee Waldman). Adored grandmother of Elizabeth Farrell, Edward Leaf and Rebecca Leaf; Treasuring sister of Rosalind Essig and Ivan Kassoff. Burial will be held in New York on Friday. Contributions may be made in Doris' name to North Jeffco Senior Recreation Center for Edwin T. Leaf Listening Library, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005.

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Published by Denver Post on Apr. 20, 2011.

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Dolores/Ronald Naroff

April 22, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to Caren, Nate, Phillip, Roz and Ivan and all their families.

Ron and I are deeply sadden that Doris is gone. She was the one who kept all the cousins together. We have such fond memories of all the cousins clubs we had all for many years. Also, we remember all her holidays that we were always invited to, especially Passover. She was a wonderful cook and hostess. We felt very close to Doris seeing her all the time in Florida.

She was blessed with wonderful children whom she adored and was wonderful mother.

She will be deeply missed.

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