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EILEEN RUTSTEIN Obituary

RUTSTEIN, Eileen Of Chelmsford and formerly of Marblehead, passed away on February 13. Beloved wife of the late Oscar "Whitey" Rutstein. Devoted mother of Marjorie Harris and her husband Howard, Bryna Smokler Goldstein and her husband Steven, Suzanne Rutstein, and Paula Smokler Graham and her husband James. Loving daughter of the late Jacob and the late Katie Gorman. Dear sister of the late Sidney Gorman and his wife the late Rita. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also predeceased by her first husband the late Mathew Smokler. Graveside Services on Tuesday, February 18th, 11 AM, at Old Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett. Donations in Eileen's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. For online guestbook and directions, please visit the funeral home website, www.torffuneralservice.com Torf Funeral Service 617.889.2900

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2025.

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Old Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery

232 Fuller St., Everett, MA

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151 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

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