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BETSY JOSEPH Obituary

JOSEPH, Betsy Jane Age 53 years, of Newton passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Cherished daughter of Robert S, "Bob" and Susan S. "Sue" (Seder) Joseph. Loving sister to Michael Joseph and Michelle Leibowitz. Cherished aunt to Emmanuel and Elijah. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and many cherished friends. For nearly a quarter of a century, Betsy was a devoted 6th grade teacher at Ephraim Curtis Middle School, Sudbury. Her love of teaching and reading was evident in many parts of her life. She belonged to three book clubs and sought to improve access to books for others. Betsy loved yoga, hiking, solving puzzles, playing board games, dancing and creating interesting and fun ways to teach her students. She was an integral member of a women's group for almost ten years. She was also an aunt who loved doting on her nephews. A Memorial Service will take place at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland on Wednesday, October 9 at 3:00pm with livestream viewing available using the following link: www.levinelive.com/betsyjoseph Shiva will be observed at the home of Bob and Sue Joseph on Wednesday October 9 from 6:00pm-8:00pm and Thursday October 10 from 1:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Prison Book Program, www.prisonbookprogram.org the Epilepsy Foundation New England, www.epilepsynewengland.org, Beth Israel Medical Center, www.bidmc.org or the charity that is important to you. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2024.

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Nancy Sedet

November 12, 2024

Sue, Bob and Michael,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your beloved Betsy.
She made a difference in this world.
Love,
Nancy Seder

Dave and Julie Abramoff

October 9, 2024

In loving memory and all our love the all the Joseph family. Her memory is to me is one of smiles and laughs and beauty. She will be sorely missed. Alav Ha´Shalom.

Susan and Richard Payne

October 8, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Susan and Richard Payne

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Maurice Parent

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Mickey and Mike Freundlich and Family

October 7, 2024

The family of Mike and Mickey Freundlich extend our deepest sympathy to the Joseph family on the passing of Betsy Joseph.. May time and all the good memories comfort you. Our condolences to all. The Freundlichs- Bend, OR

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Temple Shir Tikva

141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, MA

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