Joseph Halsband

HALSBAND, Joseph Prominent Lynn dentist for 50 years, dies at 96 on April 18, 2010. Whether Dr. Halsband was filling a cavity, attending to his duties as the secretary of the Mt. Scopus Lodge of Masons, kibitzing with his follow Shriners, snapping a picture on his stereoscopic camera, or hitting out of a sand trap at Kernwood Country Club, he considered every occasion an opportunity for humor. Formerly residing in Marblehead, MA, Dr. Halsband was living in Florida at the time of his death. Born to Russian immigrants Adolph and Rose Halsband in Revere, MA on November 4, 1913, he is the last to survive three brothers, Arthur, Charles, and Murray and one sister, Sally Halsband Schultz. Husband of the late Selma Berman Halsband. He served at the rank of Major in the US Army during the Korean War. He leaves three sons: Dr. Earle Halsband and his wife Carol of Boynton Beach, Florida, Myles Halsband and his wife Kristine Thurston of Sudbury, MA and Harvey Halsband of Easton, MA. Grandfather to Dana Volman and husband Josef Volman of Wayland, MA, Robin Halsband and husband Jeremy Spector of Washington, D.C., and Ben and Elena Halsband of Sudbury, MA. Great-grandfather to Dylan and Skylar Volman and Jack Spector. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St, SALEM on Tuesday, April 20th at 11 AM. Interment will be at Congregation Shirat Hayam Cemetery, Temple Israel Section, Peabody. Memorial observances will be held on Tuesday evening April 20th and Wednesday evening April 21st at 7 PM at the residence of Josef Volman. Donations to Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, 55 Atlantic Avenue, Swampscott, MA 01907 or to a charity of choice.