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Maxine Kaplan Obituary

Maxine S. Kaplan May 18, 1936Dec. 11, 2009 Died at age 73 in Greenbrae, California. Born in Chicago to Harvey and Ruth Kaplan, Maxine was predeceased by her son, Harvey Cayne. Survived by her children Jennice Cayne, of Palo Alto, and Brian Goldman, of Benicia; and adored grandchildren Emily and Nina Shenker. Maxine was a colorful, unconventional woman. She was also unpretentious, warm, caring, and a staunch supporter of animals' rights. She spent the last two decades in the Bay Area. She remained vibrant despite various chronic health issues. Funeral services will be held TODAY, Wednesday, December 16th at Sinai Memorial Chapel, 1501 Divisidero Street at Geary in San Francisco. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcome at The ROAR Foundation P.O. Box 189 Acton California 93510, or another agency caring for animals.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Dec. 16, 2009.

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December 18, 2009

So sorry about Maxine.I know how difficult these past few years have been for you all. Sorry I could not be with you today.Maxine was a remarkable woman with.a strong will and a strong mind. My love to you all.Please help me get in touch with Jennice. Ady Rosenberg

Iris Altschuler Pollan

December 17, 2009

My sincere condolences to all of you. Maxine and I were best friends from the time we were babies thru high school. Her obituary says it all. She was a great person. Sorry we were not in touch for many years but I will always remember our fun filled years together.
Alan, I was with her when she taught you all about Stan Musial and the hours that I spent with her while she toilet trained you by saying "squeeze".
And Laurie I do hope that you sent her my regards after I talked to you at H.P. graduation at Northmoor.

shirlee morris dwyer

December 17, 2009

dear jennice,brian,laurence,alan and
grandchildren. i am shocked and deeply saddened by reading of maxine's death.
maxine and i were "inseparable" during high school,during which time we had great fun. our last visits were when maxine returned from sarah lawrence. i have searched the internet frequently, trying to locate her. i have been in calif. a few times and SO sorry i did not know of maxine's
whereabouts. sadly, i did not call
laurence or alan. maxine was truly a
wonderful, fun, caring friend and i am
sure she will be missed by many. i
greatly regret losing contact with her.
my sincere condolences to all.

shirlee morris dwyer

December 17, 2009

Jennice, Alan, Laurie and families. Am very sorry to read about Maxine. I know she will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob Goldman in Key West

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