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PHYLLIS MENDELSOHN Obituary

MENDELSOHN, Phyllis Frances (Shaff) Of Sharon. Entered into rest January 5, 2013, at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Howard D. Mendelsohn. Devoted mother of Barry Mendelsohn and his partner Jeffrey Nordrum of Jamaica Plain and Susan Powell and her husband David of Sharon. Cherished grandmother of Cindi Powell and Charlie Powell. Loving Sister of Arlene Elman and her husband Leonard of FL, Judith Schnitzer and her husband Alan of Franklin, and Gail Goldstein and her husband Norman of FL. Services will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St., CANTON, MA, on Tuesday, January 8, at 12:00 Noon. Interment Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Susan & David, following the interment and on Wednesday from 1:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer, 251 West Central St., Suite 35, Natick, MA 01760 or at www.ovationsforthecure.com. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4600 www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2013.

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JAIME HOLTZMAN

February 13, 2013

I can not express how much I cared about this LOVELY Wwomen. She will missed by many...Her DAUGHTER Susan IS AN amazing lady. MYlove and condolences to a VERY SPECIAL LADY!!!!
JAIME HOLTZMAN

January 18, 2013

Howie, We were so very sorry for your
sad loss of Phyllis. She was the most
beautiful and lovely person. Our
condolences to you and your family.
Anita and Kenny Cohen

January 13, 2013

Our sympathy and condolences to all of you for this great loss of a special person who was so loved by all. Hopefully your wonderful celebrations and memories will live in your hearts forever. Our prayers are with you. Sandie and Stan Swartz

Ray Ross

January 9, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jill Cascarano

January 9, 2013

My deepest sympathies on the loss of Phyllis. I will forever hold fond memories of her and remember wonderful times we all spent together growing up on Birchwood Circle. Another angel has gone to heaven too early...So very sorry. She was a beautiful person. Love, Jill (Kaplan) Cascarano

January 9, 2013

Phyllis - A warm, loving beautiful soul. She will live in your hearts forever. So very sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathies, Linda & Ken Bauman

joyce cerundolo

January 9, 2013

my dearest susan and family, words cannot begin to express the overwhelming saddness of hearing the news of your mom's passing, and i do believe that she has passed on to a better place and is an ANGEL watching over her family.. the poem that was posted expresses her perfectly, although i did not know her well, i remember what a BEAUTIFUL person she was inside as well as out..my thoughts and prayers are with you;susan, i know how close and very special your relationship was...my deepest sympathies, and hugs, joyce and tony cerundolo

Lily & Ying Kan

January 8, 2013

We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you.

Debbie Alberts Spector

January 8, 2013

Susan,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom.. My sincere condolences to you & your family. May you find comfort in all your precious memories..

Rita Libman

January 8, 2013

Dear Howard, So very sorry to hear about Phyllis. She was a beautiful girl and a lovely person. My deepest condolances to you and your family. Sincerely, Rita

Rose Reilly

January 8, 2013

Dear Barry;
So, so sorry to hear of your loss. While never having had the pleasure of meeting your Mom, a"beautiful, vibrant woman" is how she was described by to me by those who knew her. Looking at her photo, I can see you inherited her wonderful smile! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hugs,
Rose Reilly (MGH Rad. Onc.)

January 8, 2013

Dear Howard;
Although its been a long time since we have seen eachother I think of you often.Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Phyllis. I`d love to hear from you.
Your cousin,
Jason Finkel
Highland Beach Florida 33487
[email protected]

January 7, 2013

Susan and Barry I am your aunts Gail and Judy's friend I new your mother
she was a great lady and I know she will be missed by all who knew her.
Gloria Skolnick

Gloria Skolnick

January 7, 2013

We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Phyllis F. Mendelsohn. The privilege of serving you at this time is our distinct honor. May the memory of her be for a blessing. ~The Funeral Directors and Staff of Stanetsky Memorial Chapels~

Herb Fox

January 7, 2013

Susan,

I want to send my condolances to you and yours. Just remember to hold on to the many wonderful memories and take one day at a time.

Love,

phyllis & stuart lasoff

January 7, 2013

so sorry to learn about the passing of Phyllis. She was a bright light in this world, very kind and caring. our condolences for your loss.

January 7, 2013

Barry and Jeff and family, I only met Phyllis and Howie that one time at your loft in Jamaica Plain about 5 or 6 years ago. I think we had a lot of great laughs that day as I recall. What a beautiful woman and what an amazing first impression I have in my mind of Phyllis. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.... Paulanesia

Michael and Gail Ginsberg

January 7, 2013

Dear Susan: Your mother was beautiful, bright, caring,and a very classy woman. She had a smile that would light up a room. That light is out, and all of those who knew and loved her,are saddened. Our sincere condolences and prayers.

January 7, 2013

howard, our thoughts are with you. Phyllis was the most special of beings not only because of her natural beauty but her soul, and caring. we feel so sad she is gone. after her long battle with cancer she is at peace now.
Love

Paul/Donna

Bunny and Bobby Shuman

January 7, 2013

Susan
Bobby and I were so saddened to hear of the death of your beautiful mother Phyllis. She is at peace now. Cherish all the wonderful times ...all the memories...Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Cindi Richards

January 7, 2013

Susan, To lose a parent is heart wrenching beyond words, but in time your tears will turn smiles in knowing that your Mom left you with many wonderful memories and wisdom that can never be taken from your heart.

January 7, 2013

My sincere and deepest sympathy to you all. A kinder,and more beautiful person made my every Saturday for years a happy way to start my day!!!!!! Sandy Koltz , Delray Beach,Fl.

January 7, 2013

Howard,Barry and Susan...May you find strength in each other in dealing with this most profound loss...Phyllis was a beautiful person inside and out.I will miss seeing her and basking in her kind and generous spirit..She loved her family and was so proud of all of you...With Love....Beth Fleischer

January 6, 2013

Dear Howard, Please accept my deepest sympathy on Phyllis's death and extend my condolances to the entire family.
We all share some wonderful memories
of another time.
With affection,
Butch Kaster
Butch Kaster

January 6, 2013

We were so glad to have known Phyliss. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She was so loved by all of you. May time help to heal your broken hearts. Sending our prayers

Starr & Calvin Cooper (Delray Beach, Florida)

Jimmy Olson

January 6, 2013

I know what it feels like to say good bye to a mother, heart wrenching, although I did not know her long, she was so impressive as a loving, kind and gentle spirit, my love and feelings go out to Barry, Susan,Howard and Arlene and all her family who will miss her and love her forever.. God Bless you all..

Trish Cahill

January 6, 2013

Dear Barry and family, please accept our sincere condolences. We were very sad to learn of your mom's passing. We feel lucky that we got to meet and. Socialize with your mother during holiday parties. She was a beautiful and fun person. We hope the love of Jeff and your other family will give you comfort and strength while you grieve. Sincerely, Trish and Camille

PHYLLIS BURG, COHENURG

January 6, 2013

SO SAD TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF MY CLASSMATE AND FRIEND. sHE WAS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE INSIDE AND OUT SHE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED.

January 6, 2013

Susan, You were so strong for her, I could see the love you had for her in your eyes whenever you spoke of her. I know how much you will miss her
Eileen Duff

January 6, 2013

Howard, Barry and Susan, I send warm hugs and wonderful memories of the "Shaff Girls". Cherish each other and know that Phyllis lives in the hearts and memories of all whose lives she touched. My sincere condolences
Ellie Indeck Glener, Mashpee, MA

January 6, 2013

Dear Howard, Harvey & I have known Phyllis for many years and are deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Harvey and Roberta Chansky

January 6, 2013

Phyllis will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her beautiful face and loving, caring spirit will be missed but remember she will always be in our hearts. My sincere sympathies, Linda Bauman

January 6, 2013

Youv'e filled my life with laughter shared sorrows, joys & tears - you were there beside me when we walked through the years So in the circle of life from beginning to the end - I was blessed to have you, my dear and beautiful friend. You are always in my heart. Jacky

Loretta Chandler

January 6, 2013

Words can not express the deep sadness I feel. Her legacy is her beautiful family. She was truly a wonderful and beautiful person. Please accept our sincerest sympathy.
Loretta (Averbuck) and Mel Chandler

joan kniager

January 6, 2013

I forgot to write my name and address in my last message.

January 6, 2013

Dear Mendelsohn family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Phyllis's passing. She was a classmate of mine. RMHS. My condolances to all of the family. May time heal your sorrow.
Joan Kniager

linda epstein

January 6, 2013

Phyllis was my cousin&my family loved her dearly. She was not only beautiful on the outside but the inside as well. She was funny, sensitive and caring beyond a fault. I grew up sharing summers in Nantasket and idolizing her. She was a great wife, mother, sister & grandmother& she will be so missed. Everyone who knew her loved her but through her wonderful family she will live in all our hearts. Love to Howard , Barry&JeffSusan&David and Cindy&Charlie Cousins Linda&Sammy& boys

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