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Phyllis Temple Obituary
Phyllis was a graduate of Hunter High School and Hunter College in New York City. She studied dance with Merce Cunningham and Martha Graham. Phyllis moved from New York City to Provincetown in 1968, and lived with her beloved life partner, Roslyn Garfield for 40 years.
She was the principal real estate broker of Roslyn Garfield Associates for 36 years, and served on the Provincetown Municipal Advertising and Personnel committees. In 2001, she received the Leadership Award from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.
In addition to her beloved life partner Roslyn, she is survived by her nieces, Elizabeth Novak and Judith Seilbert of Florida; her nephew, Andrew Wrublin of New York City; and by her dear friends Deborah Heller, Ann Sanders, Eunice Shatz and Roxanne Cummings. She brought life and sparkle, wit and fun into the world and leaves a large space in the heart of all her friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Gifts in memory of Phyllis can be made to HOW, P.O. Box 1376, Provincetown, MA 02657 or online at helpingourwomen.org.
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laura liswood
January 1, 2008
Dear Roz,
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis' death. She was such a wonderful, lively, loving person and I remember so fondly the dinners we had at Deborah and Ann's.
Thinking of you.
With sadness,
Laura
Helen Haunstrup
December 31, 2007
Dear Roslyn,
We think of the many times you and Phyllis entered the room beaming her bright smile. Her sparkle will remain with us. All our love to you. Napi and Helen
Patsy and Sharon
December 31, 2007
Roslyn,
We are happy to have spent a lovely evening getting to know Phyllis. You are in our thoughts and we are here for you.
michael healey
December 30, 2007
We'll miss our neighbor these past 22 years.
Michael Healey & Peter Krause
Captain Jack's Wharf
Ptown
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Ann & Harriet Maguire & Gordon
December 30, 2007
You are in our thoughts.
Thomas C. Francis
December 30, 2007
Hello, Rosalyn, just saw the passing of our beloved Phyliis and like to send you and her family my condolences as I know that she will be sadly missed by you all, so take care for now and will always have her in my prayers, always, Tom C. Francis
Eleanora Irving
December 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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