Search by Name

Search by Name

JOSEPHINE SAXE "JOEY" WECHSLER

JOSEPHINE SAXE "JOEY" WECHSLER obituary, Lincoln, MA

FUNERAL HOME

Levine Chapels

470 Harvard Street

Brookline, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Service

Sep. 19, 2025

11:30 a.m.

Levine Chapels

Send Flowers

JOSEPHINE WECHSLER Obituary

WECHSLER, Josephine "Joey" Saxe Of Lincoln, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Joey was born on March 31, 1936 in Cambridge, MA to the late Frances and Myer Saxe. She was a loving wife to her husband Joel Wechsler for 67 years. Beloved mother of Michael Wechsler of Aspen, CO and Karen W. Klein and her husband Carl of Wilton, CT. Nana to granddaughter Jennifer, and grandson Christopher and his wife Graham. She also leaves behind two much loved great-grandchildren Lucy and Delilah. She remained a deeply committed alumnae of Wheaton College, from which she graduated in 1958. As a former teacher in the Weston Public Schools for 26 years, she was well known for her love of children. Second only to that was her love for animals, especially cats and dogs. A Memorial Service will be held at Levine Chapels on Friday September 19 at 11:30 am, followed by a reception. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association of MA , the MSPCA or a charity of your choice. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapels.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2025.

Memorial Events
for JOSEPHINE WECHSLER

Sep

19

Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

Levine Chapels

Brookline, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Levine Chapels

470 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPHINE WECHSLER

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in JOSEPHINE WECHSLER's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support JOSEPHINE's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor JOSEPHINE WECHSLER's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more