EDITH TAGRIN KAPLAN

KAPLAN, Edith Tagrin (Sweeder) Of Boston, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Tagrin from 1948 until his passing in 1958, and Marvin Kaplan from 1966 until his passing in 2020. She is survived by her sister Florence Sebell & the late Lenny Sebell; nieces and nephews, Jeffrey & Vicki Sebell, Robin & Jeff Sklar, Susan & Neal Heffron, Bill Sebell, Jo & Steven Rochlis, Gary & Julia Hewitt; great-nieces and nephews, Dustin & Lauren Sebell, Emily & Jon Ragsdale, Stephanie Sklar & Paul Davis, Samantha Sklar, Ariella Heffron, Brooke Sebell & Emma Einhorn, Anna Sebell, Teddy Rochlis, Michael Rochlis, Andy & Rachel Hewitt, Ariana Hewitt; and great-great-nieces and nephew Cecile Sebell, Noa Ragsdale and Avery Ragsdale and Leona Davis and Avi Davis. Edith had an extensive and impressive work history, starting with her career at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Medical Illustrator from 1958 until 1960 when she became department chair. She was involved in many associations and was recognized with many awards by the following: The Association of Medical Illustrators Fellow (1988); The Association of Medical Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award (2001); Active member in The Association of Medical Illustrator since 1954; Graduated from the School of Medical Illustration of Massachusetts General Hospital in 1949; Director School Medical Illustration since 1966; she was added as an Artist represented in the Vesalius Trust Collection in 1995; Honored at the Russell Museum at Massachusetts General Hospital with an exhibit about the history of medical Illustration (2018); Illustrator Violence and the Brain (1970); Gynecology, Principles and Practice (1971); Human Design (1971); Surgery of Upper Respiratory System (1971); Fundamentals of Colon Surgery (1974); Altas of Infertility Surgery (1975); Textbook of Emergency Medicine (1978); Manual of Lower Intestinal Surgery (1980); Surgical Management of Cerebrovascular Disease (1983); Surgery of the Trachea and Bronchi (2003); and Surgery for the Stomach & Duodenum (1966). Edith was a truly special person, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering willingness to lend a hand. She was an extraordinary aunt to her nieces and nephews, as well as to their children and grandchildren - always present, engaged, and full of love. Whether sharing a quiet moment or celebrating milestones, Edith made everyone feel seen and cherished. Graveside Services and Shiva are private. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts can be made in Edith Tagrin Kaplan's name to Mass General Hospital, https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate or the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com