NATALIE CAPLAN Obituary

CAPLAN, Natalie (Fluke) Age 96, of Framingham died peacefully Monday, April 27, 2020 at St. Patrick's Manor due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late David and Clara Fluke. For 70 years the beloved wife of the late Sidney D. Caplan. Devoted and proud mother of Dr. Arthur Caplan of New York City, NY, and his wife Meg Brennan Caplan, Debra Caplan of Framingham, MA and Sheila Zaik of Chandler, AZ. Cherished grandmother of three grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Raymond Fluke and Harry Fluke. A graduate of Dorchester High School and the School of Modern Photography in New York, Mrs. Caplan was a Framingham resident since 1955. She worked at Pinefield Pharmacy, their family-owned business, from 1978 to 1985. Mrs. Caplan is a lifetime member of Hadassah, a past member of Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham, a past President of the ladies' auxiliary of the Ro Pi Phi Fraternity. Natalie was active in the Brandeis National Committee, and was a leading fundraiser for the MetroWest Medical Center – Framingham Union Hospital. Mrs. Caplan adored eating lobster, especially in Wells and Ogunquit, Maine. Natalie and her husband visited many countries including Israel, Greece, England, Italy, Norway, Brazil, Canada, a cruise at the Panama Canal and went on a safari in Africa. Graveside services and burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Suite 745, Boston, MA 02215 or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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

Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 28 to May 1, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for NATALIE CAPLAN

13 Entries

Diane Pepi

April 22, 2024

Now that my hydrangeas are coming into season I think of Natalie. I loved bringing Mom and Natalie bouquets at St. Patrick´s. I know she´s very happy to be with her husband, music and dancing.

Diane Pepi

April 22, 2022

I think of Natalie so often especially if I am picking up flowers. She loved them so. She loved your Dad unbelievably.
I know she´s with her Love again.

May 3, 2020

I am very sorry to hear of Natalie's passing. I will miss her visits to my office as she always brightened our day.

Respectfully,

Dr R. Walsh

Colleen Maloney

May 1, 2020

Please accept my sympathies on the passing of your mother. My relationship is a removed one. I am an avid NPR listener and follow the contributions of her son, Dr. Caplan. When he shared her passing of Covid 19 on the April 30th broadcast my heart was so heavy for your loss. Ironically, her son, a medical ethicist, and her other children weren't able to be physically present with her at her time of death. I need to believe that your Mom felt your presence and you were tucked into the lining of her heart.....and you were with her at her time of need. My deepest sympathies for your loss during these most challenging physical distancing times.

Susan Conner

May 1, 2020

Sorry for your loss, all the Caplan family. As a Framingham native, I fondly remember Sid and Natalie when I shopped at Pinefield Pharmacy. I listen to their son Art Caplan on Jim and Margery's radio program. He is such a reliable medical source and guide,and now I see why! My own mother is also covid-19 infected, at 93, struggling in a Framingham nursing home. Like Art said earlier this week about his mom having a few good years left,this virus robs us. I am thankful for the lives of both Mr. & Mrs. Caplan. The accurate and informed voice of their son lead us in the right direction and I identify with their daughter's journey assisting her mom through the elder, vulnerable times. All of your lives are a Blessing.

sandra stevens

May 1, 2020

I only knew Natalie for a few weeks in 1998 when she was in hospital - she was always cheerful and such fun. She was such a wonderful communicator; she so loved her family, they meant the world to her. I am so so sorry and sympathize with her dear children. Psalm 11 In the LORD I take refuge.

Sarah Sequeira

April 29, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. I absolutely loved spending time with Natalie and having her in my exercise class. She always brought so much bright energy, kindness and humor to any event. She will be very missed!

April 29, 2020

With each brief phone conversation in recent months I felt the deep family bond; Natalie was my sister-in-law; my late husband Raymond was her baby brother. Over the years Natalie was very intelligent and involved with events, and shared newspaper clippings almost daily.

My love goes out to her children at this very sad time. I look forward to staying in touch with them, especially her daughter Debra.

With love, Pollyann (Fluke)

Karen Pope

April 29, 2020

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of you Mother. So very sorry.

Joni Rich

April 29, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Irwin and I wish that we could be with you in your time of mourning. Natalie was a strong, independant woman with a zest for life and will be missed. May she Rest In Peace as she joins her beloved Sid.

Craig

April 28, 2020

Love & Condolences from the Peabody Caplans.

Diane Pepi

April 28, 2020

My Hearst is so heavy. My Natalie job was to check her plant each Tuesday when I volunteered at St Patrick's Manor. I loved bringing her my hydrangeas when I visited my Mom and then after Mom passed.

I knew her coffee order when she was in arts and crafts. She loved her cookies and Pringle's. It was brought to my attention how we would fluff her bows on her walker. We had to change them with the Season.

I will miss this spunky Lady immensely and I'm so happy I got to meet her

Rest In Peace. my Natalie.

Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results