Sylvia Goldberg Obituary

Age 93, of Brookline, formerly of Newton, on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Dr. George Goldberg. Devoted mother of Dr. Norman Goldberg & his wife Sheila of Sudbury & Dr. Elliot Goldberg and his wife Jeri of Andover. Loving Grandmother of Rabbi Renee Edelman of Port Washington, NY, Lisa Gold of Westport, CT, and Great Grandmother of five. Dear sister of Leo Cohen of Albany, NY and the late Mae Drazin. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 1:45 PM. Memorial observance Sunday and Monday at the home of Norman & Sheila Goldberg with shiva Minyan Services each evening at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Carob Tree Endowment Fund, c/o Congregation Beth El of The Sudbury River Valley, 105 Hudson Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776 or the Temple Emanuel, 7 Heggetts Pond Rd, Andover MA 01810. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 30, 2007.

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Barby Comins

October 2, 2007

Norman & Eliot,
I remember your mom as a lovely lady, always refined and elegant. I haven’t seen her in a while, but have fond memories of both of your parents. I hope that your wonderful memories help lessen your sorrow. My sincere condolences. Barby Goldberg Comins

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