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BARBARA YAVNER Obituary

YAVNER, Barbara J. (Heft) Age 94, of Dedham, MA, formerly of Brookline, MA, and Highland Beach, FL, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Melvin S. Yavner. Loving mother of Ellen Yavner of Brookline and Steven Yavner of Norwalk, CT. Devoted mother-in-law of Phyllis Weihs-Yavner. Cherished grandmother of Emily Yavner and Evan Yavner. Dear sister of Alice Saligman and the late Michael Heft. Graveside service at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Magen David Adom, Israel's National EMS at www.mdais.org. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapels.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2024.

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Jeffrey Magnet

September 26, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your loss..Your mother was a very special person. May she RIP. May you remember all the good times with her.

Robert Magnet

September 26, 2024

My deepest condolences
I really liked Barbara , such a nice woman

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776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA

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