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Diane Gilman Obituary

GILMAN, Diane J. (Gelfond) Age 64 of Acton, formerly of Newton on Monday, November 22, 20l0. Educator of children, administrator, gentle, compassionate, woman of grace, dignity and integrity; devoted mother of William Gilman and his wife Lillian of NYC; beloved sister of David Gelfond and his wife Karen Krueger of Newton; loving companion and dearest friend of Barry Breslau of Acton. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline on Wednesday, November 24 at 10:00am. Interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Memorial observance at the home of Barry Breslau beginning at 3:00pm following the burial and continuing, Friday 11am-4pm and Saturday 6:30pm-9:00pm. Please omit flowers. Remembrances may be made to MGH Lung Cancer Research Fund in honor of Diane Gilman, MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114 or Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2010.

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Jeffrey Baron

January 8, 2011

Diane was a wonderful friend and I was fortunate to have known her. I extend my deepest sympathies to William and David.

stephen carp

November 30, 2010

Diane was a brides maid at our wedding. Her obituary was very true. We renewed our friendship after 40 years of not beeing in touch.

We are both saddened by her passing. We have many fond memories of playing bridge with her on Friday nights when we were in our 20's. In fact one of our fondest pictures of our youth was Diane and my wife Joan defrosting a frozen kosher chicken for our first dinner party at out apartment.

William, your mother was a marvelopus woman.

Steve and Joan Carp

November 28, 2010

Gilman Family-
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your precious Diane. When someone you love dies, it leaves an empty spot in your hearts which no other person could fill. What a wonderful gift we have from god in memories. When you close your eyes, you can remember Diane just as she was, happy and healthy. Soon, in a new world of god's making, all pain, suffering and sickness will be gone forever. Until then, I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
A friend.

Dudley & Joanne Gilman

November 25, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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