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Sarah Weinstein Obituary
Weinstein, 93
PORTLAND -- Sarah Toba Weinstein, widow of William Weinstein, passed away on April 25, 2011, at the age of 93.
She was born in Brunswick on Feb. 7, 1918, the eldest daughter of Harry and Gussie Mack. Her family moved to Portland when she was in her early teens. Sarah graduated from Portland High School with honors in 1936. She was married to William Weinstein in 1940.
After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper and clerk in Day's Jewelry Store on Congress Street in Portland and also in Westbrook and remained with them for 56 years.
Sarah enjoyed playing Mah Jongg with her many friends for many years and traveled quite a bit, especially cruises with her daughters and their friends, and has had the pleasure of spending recent winters in Florida with them.
She was predeceased by her only sister, Ruth Shulman of Waterville. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey and Mary Weinstein of Yarmouth, Elaine and Stuart Cohen of Lake Worth, Fla., Linda Brown of Lake Worth, Fla., and Harvey Weinstein of Portland; as well as five grandchildren, Steven Cohen of Lake Worth, Fla., Heidi Remer of Rockville, Md., Lauren Brown of Tampa, Fla., David Weinstein of Rhode Island and Nyk Fry of Utah; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Sarah was a member of Temple Beth El of Portland.
Services will be held at The Levey Chapel, 471 Deering Ave., Portland, on Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Temple Beth El Memorial Park. Arrangements by The Jewish Funeral Home.
Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Rich Cohen
April 29, 2011
Sarah was such a positive role model who always knew how to turn lemons into lemonade. She never seemed to age in her outlook on life. May you find comfort in your memories. In sympathy, Cousins Rich and Treasure and Family
Michael Matluck
April 28, 2011
What a wonderful woman your mom was. Always a big hello, a peanut butter sandwhich and a brief to the point piece of advice! In one word she was a Mom. May her name always be a blessing!
Fran Fairfield
April 27, 2011
Jeff we are so very sorry for your loss.
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hal, Mike & Fran
zach cooper
April 27, 2011
I feel so bad for the rest of her family
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