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Eva Kashket Obituary

KASHKET, Dr. Eva (Bas-Kraus) Of Lexington, formerly of Newton, on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Beloved wife of Dr. Shelby Kashket.Lovingmotherof Michael and Julie. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Michael and Toby. Dr. Kashket was a survivor of the Holocaust. She was Professor Emerita at the Boston University School of Medicine and conducted research in the field of microbiology. After retirement, she was Chair of the Painters' Guild at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. She published two books, a memoir of her years in the Holocaust, and a collection of her artwork. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington on Monday, May 23 at 1:00 pm. Burial to follow at Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, 497 North St., Randolph. Following burial, memorial observance will be at her late residence until 9:00 pm; and continuing Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, Friday and Sunday, 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Emunah, or The ALS Association, 320 Norwood Park South, Norwood, MA 02062. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from May 22 to May 23, 2011.

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narain bhatia

May 28, 2011

shelby,
i just found out about eva's sad demise through an email from julia. please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Eva and Dianne 2010

May 27, 2011

Dear Shelby,

We will have fond memories of Eva.

Love, Cathy Keller

May 26, 2011

Dear Shelby, Julie, Michael, and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Eva. She is a remarkable woman; one that I will never forget. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Brittany Collins

May 23, 2011

Dear Shelby and family. I am so sorry to hear of Eva's passing. We will all miss her very much. With love, Diane Levine

sharlene finkel

May 23, 2011

Dear Shelby,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Linda Howard

May 23, 2011

I am so sorry about Eva. I have many wonderful memories of Manet Rd and time spent at your home with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

With Love,
Linda Resnick Howard

Kirsh

May 23, 2011

Dear Shelby and family,

It is onl a few months since I spoke with Eva. I find it hard to beleive that she is gone. We were hoping to get to Boston this summer and see you both.
Eva had written my mother to tell her to write her memoirs.I will try to get her to do this.

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.

Evelyn and David

May 23, 2011

So very sorry to hear of Eva's passing. Life can be so cruel and unpredictable. Eva was a wonderful person and a great collegue. Our best to her family.
With Love Larry and Marge Kleinman

Katy Ehrenwerth

May 23, 2011

I am heartbroken.I have fond memories of Eva with my daughters and her friends. I had a wonderful talk with her last year when she was researching her roots.
My thoughts are with you all.

May 23, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. It was so wonderful meeting and getting to know Eva last summer. She was quite remarkable. With Love, Ruth Rautenberg

May 22, 2011

Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Joan Perlman

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