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RUTH KRAMER

FUNERAL HOME

Torf Funeral Service, Inc.

151 Washington Avenue

Chelsea, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Graveside Service

Mar. 2, 2026

12:00 p.m.

Beth Israel Cemetery

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RUTH KRAMER Obituary

KRAMER, Ruth (Kaplan) Of Marblehead, passed away, on February 27, with her beloved husband, Albert Kramer by her side. Devoted mother of Leland Shapiro, and Kerry Shapiro and his wife, Joanne Siu Shapiro. Loving grandmother of Ella Siu Shapiro. Also survived by her loving full-time caregiver Denise Claude. Graveside Service on Monday, March 2, 12 noon, at Beth Israel Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett. Donations may be made to The Mariner Marblehead, 265 Pleasant St., Marblehead, MA 01945. For online guestbook and directions, please visit the funeral home website, www.torffuneralservice.com Torf Funeral Service 617.889.2900

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2026.

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Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Beth Israel Cemetery

232 Fuller St., Everett, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Torf Funeral Service, Inc.

151 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

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