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SUSAN ELLEN MERMELSTEIN

1936 - 2025

BORN

1936

DIED

2025

SUSAN MERMELSTEIN Obituary

MERMELSTEIN, Susan Ellen Of Newton, passed away peacefully, at home, on October 15, 2025, at 89. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Dr. Harold Fox and Miriam Fox. Graduate of New York's Music and Art High School and University of Pennsylvania. Beloved mom and esteemed, retired teacher of the Brookline public school system. Predeceased by sisters, Carolyn Lelyveld and Anne Fox. Survived by her husband of 69 years, Seymour Mermelstein; her children, Sally and Lee Mermelstein; and granddaughter, Natalie Nelson. Burial at Newton Cemetery. Arboretum was held. Honor Sue by buying tickets or donating to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. https://www.bso.org/support/ways-to-give

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 8 to Dec. 14, 2025.

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