Anne Kemelman Obituary

Anne Kemelman, age 103.5, of Salem, formerly Marblehead, died on Monday, January 7, 2013. Born in Demark, she came to the United States with her sister and three brothers at the age of 2; she grew up in he West End of Boston. In 1949 Anne moved with her husband and 3 children to Marblehead where she remained 1996 after her husbands passing. She worked for many years as a medical secretary for a prominent ophthalmologist as well as for the Harvard Medical Library. Anne move to he Waterfront Hotel in Salem and began her second life; she took up painting at the age of 88 and was ver y involved in the Acorn Gallery. Mrs. Kemelman was known for being an extremely elegant women. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Harry Kemelman who was the author of the popular Rabbi Small series. She was the dear daughter of the late Harry and Rachel (Levinson) Kessin. Devoted mother of Ruth Rooks and her husband George of Swampscott, Arthur Kemelman and his wife Ziona of Israel and Diane Volk and her husband Stephen of New York City, NY. Loving sister-in-law of Ruth Kessin and Janet Kessin. Cherished grandmother of Nina Rooks Cast and her husband James, Jennifer Rooks Dolin and her husband Eric J. Jared Rooks and his former wife Cami Stanton; Anne Volk, Yonatan Kemelman, Micha Kemelman, Yoav Kemelman as well as 10 great grandchildren. Longtime caregiver Leaia Salles. Her life was blessed with numerous friends she encountered in her day to day life including but no limited to Gail Tregor and Debra Highberger. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 at 1 PM at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St, Salem . Interment will follow at Ahabot Sholom Cemetery, Danvers. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Salem Waterfront hotel for tea immediately following interment. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Ruth and George Rooks on Wednesday, 7-9PM, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9PM and Friday 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers , expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of your choice. Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel. 781-581-2300. www.stanetsky.com

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Published by The Marblehead Reporter from Jan. 8 to Jan. 15, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Anne Kemelman

12 Entries

February 8, 2013

Dear Ruth and family,

I just fund out that Anne passed away exactly a month ago, from Debra Highberger. I'm so sorry. She will be sorely missed. I loved being and talking with her. She was always so chipper and happy. A stunning woman.I just assumed she'd be here forever. Lynda and Joe (Goldberg and Bayes)

Arleen Barnes

January 25, 2013

Dear Ruth and Family,
Just read my e-edition of the Jewish Journal and saw that your beloved Mother had passed. I did not know her well, but was familiar with her; her elegance,
talent and exuberance. I am sure she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
I offer my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Arleen Barnes

Heather Tobin

January 12, 2013

I will miss Anne Kemelman so very much as our family had the blessing of knowing her for many years. Always so elegant, so bright, so radiant she was. Every time I saw her, it was a true delight. She inspired with her zest for life, her artistic brilliance, and her kindness. I send love to the entire family as we have been family friends all of my life! Much much love to all of you! May her beautiful spirit and incredible memories comfort you. Love, Heather Tobin

January 10, 2013

Dear Ruth and family,
I have bragged about your mom for years... 19 years as manager of Irresistibles, customers come and go, but Anne was ssssssooooo special! Gorgeous, bright, such a lady....
up until a few years ago she would drive herself to my store-
I will sorely miss her face, smile and brilliance,
But guess what!! The Rabbi didn't sleep late,
He took His Anne home.
Much love,
Betsy Lampert

January 9, 2013

103.5but never old. We will miss Anne but remember lovely times over the year
Maxine and Don

lisa weinberg

January 9, 2013

i have truly never met a woman like this. i will always remember anne's birthday party and spending time talking with her. an incredible life she had, and what an inspiration to us all!! my thoughts are with you anne and diane. xo

January 9, 2013

Dear Ruth and family , my deepest sympathy to and your family. One of the most positive lady I've ever met. Betty Gatchell.

January 8, 2013

We so loved Mrs. Kemelman! She was an annual guest at our Inn in the Berkshires, along with her friends, Gail & Roz,sometimes Betty and the rest of the gang! We were thrilled and honored to be with her at the celebration of her 100th birthday!! She was an exceptional and truly elegant woman. We are so sad that we cannot be there to give her our final farewell. We send our heartfelt sympathy to her family, and also to her circle of good friends.
Sincerely, Rosemary & Fabrizio Chiariello

Beth Rooks

January 8, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to the Kemelman and Rooks families. Anne was truly a remarkable modern woman, and was always a joy to visit with at the Rooks' family get-togethers. - Beth Rooks and Roger Tuttle

January 7, 2013

Anne... I love you and miss you already. How fortunate I was to have met you.
Maureen Reddy (Mo)

bob shuman

January 7, 2013

I had great affection and shared much laughter and joy with Anne during our painting sessions at the Acorn. She was extraordinarily bright..thoughtful...funny..energetic..a truly good person. The world dims a little with her absence. She was "forever young."

January 7, 2013

I was simply shocked when my cousin Gail Tregor called me today with the news. I had asked Gail on Saturday if Mrs. Kemelman would join us for dinner that night.

She was the most lovely lady. I certainly appreciated being in her company and always cherished the many times we were in each other's company.

She was an inspiration to all of us and I will miss seeing her at family gatherings or at Panera, for example.

My sincere sympathy is extended to all of the Kemelman family.

Jon Richmond

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