Shari Rotman

1967 - 2023

Shari Rotman

Bow, NH - Simply put, Shari was an incredibly special person who was loved by all who knew her.

In 1967, Shari was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, to her parents, Michael and Lois Libenson. She grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, with her loving sister, Laurie Yablon. Shari graduated from Newton North High School, the University of Rochester (B.A., Political Science), and Suffolk University School of Law (J.D.). Following law school, Shari moved to Miami and worked for Church World Service as an immigration attorney obtaining asylum for refugees. Upon relocating to New Hampshire in 1996, Shari worked for twenty-seven years at the Office of Public Guardian ("OPG") and fought fearlessly for her clients' interests. It meant much more to her than a job; her co-workers and clients were family.

Shari was a devoted mother and best friend to her daughters, Rebecca and Sammy. They loved her with all their hearts and her love for them was limitless. Shari was married to David for thirty years and he could not have loved her more.

A tenacious advocate, Shari was a warm, kind, brilliant, and beautiful woman, inside and out. She had an extraordinary sense of humor that drew others in. When anyone thinks of Shari, a smile will, undoubtedly, result.

Shari leaves behind her spouse, David, her daughter, Rebecca, and Rebecca's wonderful companion, Parker Cornbrooks; her father, Michael Libenson, and companion, Livia Greenberg; her sister, Laurie Yablon, and brothers-in-law, Brian Yablon and Jonathan Rotman; her aunt, Phyllis Barmack, and companion, Saul Fern. She also leaves behind her best friends: Janey Goldberg, Jody Glasgow, and Matthew Boucher. She was predeceased by her younger daughter, Samantha Rose Rotman, and her mother, Lois Aaronson Libenson. Shari leaves behind a niece and nephews, countless cousins, and friends, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

As per her wishes, a small, private ceremony will be held in her honor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Camp Sunshine, 35 Acadia Rd, Casco, ME 04015.