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for ELLEN BERLIN
June 2, 2020
Rest in love Ellen. I can't believe it's been 6 years.
Mary Cooper
April 27, 2017
Just reading about the passing of one of my most memorable
Pekah Wallace
July 8, 2016
On behalf of my family (Dorothy, Marlene and Vivelyn) I wish to extend our sincere condolence to the Berlin family in the passing of Ellen.Ellen's sweet smile is just as I remember it when I baby sat her and Andy when they were mere tots. What very sweet, loving and well behaved children they were. It's been decades since I saw them last. I will hold my memories of Ellen close to heart. I pray that her soul rest in peace.
John Spitzler
July 25, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. My deepest condolences to the entire Berlin family.
Lori Gosset
May 23, 2015
As the one year anniversary approaches, I find myself thinking about Ellen and the joy she had in life. We were friends many years ago in Boston and then reconnected the year before she died. How extraordinary that her grace, easy laugh, practical nature and appreciation of life's beauty that was evident in her life was so present while she was so sick. Her character and spirit were so beautiful. I am also thinking of her son, family and friends who gave her so much happiness. We were lucky to have known her.
Chanel Thomas
November 7, 2014
Ellen and I worked together at Reach Out and Read. She was so funny and loved Jeffrey with all of her heart. She would always light up when she talked about him. He was her everything.
She was my rock when I was in the hospital, she sat at my bedside during this time. She made sure I got there and was treated. She cared that much. I'll always remember that about her. When she cared, you knew it.
Her kindness and thoughtfulness is what I'll remember the most about her.
Rest in paradise.
mary mcCue
July 28, 2014
Sorry for your loss,I knew Ellen from Dana Farber
Elizabeth Salz
July 21, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about this. Ellen will truly be missed. Much love to her family
June 19, 2014
Ellen was such a great supportive smart colleague and friend during my years at ROR. When I first moved to the UK she volunteered to safeguard my little box of treasured possessions in the closet of her new home. Always generous, always funny, always aware of others. I will remember her with enormous gratitude ad pleasure. Ron Bailey
Steve Kohut
June 16, 2014
Ellen and I worked together at Seidman and I have only fond memories of the fun times we shared as we started our careers. My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Berlin family.
Jeffrey Edelstein
June 15, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and I wish I had words to comfort you. Ellen was a sweet, sharp and vivacious person, and I have thought of her often in the years since our high school days at Kingswood. May the Omnipresent comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jersalem, and may her memory be for a blessing.
Rev. 21:3-4
June 13, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Frederick Macko
June 12, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing.. I remember Ellen as a warm and compassionate person from our days at K-O. She always had a smile on her face.
Barbara Edelstein
June 11, 2014
So sorry I missed the funeral. Jeffrery was very fond of Ellen and was devastated by the news. It must be terribly difficult for you, and you are in my thoughts, at this very painful time.
Joanna Herrera
June 11, 2014
I was heartbroken to hear of Ellen's passing. I met Ellen when my middle son, Lucas, and Jeffrey were in preschool together as "Scientists" at Temple Beth Shalom. I knew her to be kind and warm-spirited to everyone. It is especially tragic to lose someone so young, with so much life ahead of her. I wish her family peace and healing at this very difficult time.
June 11, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Berlin family. Ellen was a special person who always lit up a room. It is hard to believe and still have thoughts of Ellen playing tennis at the Brook House. Ellen will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. very sad day, don and Jackie sandler
June 10, 2014
Dear Ruth and Bert,
Its been very hard for the Sturmans this past week - living in Santa Barbara while our hearts are in West Hartford. First Ray Sorokin and now Ellen Berlin. It seems we should be with our friends at times like these, but 3000 miles is a bit too much for us these days.
We just want you to know that our thoughts are of you and your family and even though we are not there we share your tears.
I always remember Ellen as such a bright, shining and smiling girl with a cheery "hello" whenever she saw us. And then you showed us those wonderful photos of her son, who seemed to have the same kind of spirit as his mom. These are the things you never forget.
George and I are so sorry, but know that Jeffrey and the rest of your family will help ease the pain.
Our deepest sympathy,
Adrianne and George Sturman
June 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Ellen's passing. Our condolences are with the Berlin family.
Betsy Grody Wattie
June 10, 2014
I met Ellen while I was working at the brook house. Ellen was my favorite trustee, and her knowledge, wit and savy got me through many meetings. I was honored to attend her Louies birthday lunch and to be her friend. When I retired, ten years ago, Ellen gave me a serving tray that I called the "Ellen Berlin tray". It was a perfect. Decorated with stenciled grapes, a wine bottle and glass. I still have it.
Finding Jeffrey was her greatest accomplishment. I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Caryll Greene, North Easton, MA
June 10, 2014
So sorry to hear about Ellen. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Berlin family. I will always remember her beautiful smile.
Dorie Ruffkess Cohen
Mark Diamond
June 10, 2014
When you sit down and reflect how busy life is with kids, work, and watching your parents grow older as well, and keeping up with the balance as life continues to go by. You never expect someone of your own age bracket to be gone so soon. I knew Ellen as an old acquaintance through my cousin. Every time I saw her, we picked up right where we left off.
It is so incomprehensible that she is actually gone. However, she will remain in everyone's hearts forever. Please accept our deepest condolences to the entire BERLIN family. Our thoughts will continue to be with you throughout this painful time. May she REST IN PEACE and know that she will be missed terribly by everyone she has touched.
Stacey Whiteman and Mark Diamond And Family
David Spitzler
June 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. My heartfelt condolences to the Berlin family.
Lesley Sugarman
June 9, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. We met Ellen when Jeffrey began pre-school at Temple Beth Shalom. He and my daughter Rebecca were classmates and good friends, and have recently attended hebrew school together. Ellen was a wonderful and friendly person. Our condolences go out to Jeffrey and her whole family.
June 9, 2014
Dear Berlin Family,Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.Our condolences and sympathy go out to you all. Much love Honey & Gerry Maritzer
Leigh Tucker
June 9, 2014
Our deepest condolences and thoughts to the Berlin family. Ellen was a devoted mother, dedicated professional and an overall nice person. She will be missed, but not forgotten.
June 9, 2014
Ellen was a very special person. She and I were last together at a farewell dinner for me when I moved south to Florida full-time from where we met in a Moms group in Needham, MA. Her total adoration of her son is my strongest memory and I loved her for it. Sending prayers - Cary and the Youngs
Jesse Bornemann
June 9, 2014
Sending love to Ellen's family, and especially to Jeffrey, at this sad time. Ellen and I worked together at Reach Out and Read, and I admired her dedication and drive. She was usually the first person to arrive at the office in the morning and the last one to leave. Her love for Jeffrey was also very clear - we had great conversations about his day-to-day adventures at school and camp, and I know she was so proud of him. I'm sure her spirit will always be with him.
Linda Zaitchik
June 9, 2014
Ellen was an inspiration to us all. It was amazing that she kept coming to Zumba until the very end. What a special person.
Marsha Steinberg
June 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the
Berlin Family. Ellen will be missed, Her years at the Brook
House were happy ones for her and for the people who knew her.
Herman Glassman
June 9, 2014
My sincerest sympathy at your time of such great sorrow.
Herman Glassman
Jane Dowling
June 9, 2014
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
June 8, 2014
Our sincere condolences on the lose of your precious daughter Ellen.
Len and Arlene Lippman
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