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PHYLLIS YAFFE Obituary

YAFFE, Phyllis Yaffe, Phyllis (Taymore) age 77, of Dedham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2021.  Phyllis was the beloved daughter of the late Dorothy and Maynard Taymore.  She was predeceased by her sister and brothers-in-law Roberta (Bobbi) and Edward Lander and Roger Fox and survived by her sister Susan.  She is also survived by her husband of many years and best friend Warren Yaffe of Maynard. Phyllis was adored by her three children and their families including Alisa Bolton and her fiancé Steven Arboch of Ashland; Esta and Jeff Singer of Holden, and Michael and Leslyn Yaffe of South Orange, NJ. She was a devoted grandmother to Megan, Ashley, Lila, Toby and Marc. She was aunt Phyl to many, including Scott, Caryn, Steven, Heidi, David and their families. Other dear loved ones include the late Paul Trowbridge, Oscar Obrego as well as Buchi and Mercy Agbakwue and their sons Super and Josh. They have cared for each other as family members. Phyllis grew up in Brookline and raised her family in Needham. She always welcomed friends into her life, home and heart. She loved spending time together with family and friends creating lifelong treasured memories. A private family funeral will be held graveside Sunday, March 7th at 4:00pm and will be livestreamed for friends and family. A celebration of her life will be held up the country over the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Buddy Dog Humane Society, Inc. in Phyllis' memory. Please share a warm memory with a loved one and enjoy a treat in Phyllis' honor.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2021.

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Michael Yaffe

May 7, 2021

I appreciate all the sacrifices you made so I could have a better life. It is an honor to be your son and a privilege to have you as my mother. I love you forever and know we will be together again. I will miss you everyday from now until then.

Heidi

March 9, 2021

Aunt Phyl. You were one in a million!! The world would be a much better place if there were more people like you. You loved harder than anyone I have ever known. You had a heart of gold. You will be forever missed, never forgotten and always loved. ❤

Esta

March 9, 2021

I will miss you, and I love you and all of our memories ❤

Carolyn Wms-Sweeney

March 6, 2021

Truly one in a million! She will be dearly missed by our entire family. Love and ongoing thoughts to Warren, Alisa, Esta, Michael and the entire family. If she can send us a sign she will - I just know it... ♥
Love Carolyn, Jake & the whole fam.

Buchi Agbakwue

March 6, 2021

Phyllis was our emotional and psychological support system. She made us feel confident and gave us a sweet sense of belonging. We just can’t get over her absence; she made the house homely and lively for us. She has been a blessing ever since I met her, a mother and a grandmother. She loved cooking and watching funny shows. Coming back to meet her expecting our return was comforting and reassuring. Now she has gone to rest and we will miss her deeply. Adieu “Mama Phyllis !!!” ❤

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