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DORIS YAFFE Obituary

Of Boston, December 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Yaffe and beloved sister of the late Charles Shaw. Loving mother of Peter and Jeff Yaffe. Devoted aunt of Jacob Abrams, Peter, Michael and Eric Shaw. Also survived by her sister-in-law Linda Shaw. Funeral service will be private. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Doris may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center, at splcenter.org or the American Heart Association at www.heart.org

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2023.

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Julie Hatfield

January 3, 2024

Doris, a dear friend to me and a a caring friend to my children. You had "the wisdom of the ages." I will miss you so much. Julie Hatfield

Brenda Badolato Marchand

December 28, 2023

I met Doris when I wrote for WWD in Boston. She was a lovely and gracious lady with a great sense of style and humor.

Michael Cristiani

December 24, 2023

So sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful person. I´ve known Doris for 40 years and will miss her wit and friendship. She was always so kind to me and my family. Rest in peace my dear friend Doris.

Bob Hanas

December 21, 2023

Deepest sympathies to Pete and Jeff. I feel like I got to know quite a bit about your mother through our many conversations. Bob and Jan Hanas.

Chris Varelas

December 21, 2023

Our deepest condolences to Pete and Jeff. My her memory be eternal.

Chris and Sharee Varelas

Hawa Ja

December 16, 2023

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

Yasmin

December 14, 2023

Doris....Love You ..
Bless Your Peaceful Transition
Yasmin...see you again in the next relm

Khadija Muse

December 13, 2023

Doris was amazing human being to work went

Bob & Amy Marcus

December 13, 2023

Pounder and Jeff, Amy and I just heard about your mother's passing. So sorry. She was a special woman. Please call is there's anything you two need.

Karen DiPinto

December 12, 2023

My deepest sympathies to Peter and Jeff... I´m glad to have met your mother. Doris was an amazing lady. Rest in peace Doris

Bill Maddox

December 12, 2023

I always enjoyed Doris´ visits to Maine. I´m sorry Pete and Jeff.

Bamba Koroma

December 12, 2023

I will miss our little jokes together you say I always make you laugh Rest In Peace Doris

Bob Wells

December 12, 2023

Doris was a legend! Deepest condolences to Pete and Jeff.

Michael Cristiani

December 12, 2023

I am going to miss Doris as she was such a great person and friend. She called me often even when she was ill herself. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her for the last 40 plus years. Rest In Peace Doris.

Jim Lourie

December 11, 2023

Peter and Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim Lourie

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