Elaine Bokser

Elaine Bokser obituary, Medford, MA

Elaine Bokser

Elaine Bokser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goldman Funeral Chapel - Malden on Dec. 10, 2025.
Elaine (Lewis) Bokser, 92, of Medford, Entered Eternal Rest on December 8, 2025.

Elaine was born in South Norwalk, CT, the daughter of the late Sherman & Edith Roller. She worked as a bookkeeper at Curtain Time curtain shop and also at Tufts University Hillel. She was also a member of Hadassah and the two- time past president of Temple Shalom, Medford as well as past president of Women's Council.

Elaine was the devoted wife of the late Myer Bokser; beloved mother of David Bokser, Lisa & Scott Zelniker, Steven Bokser, and the late Sharon Sholds; adored grandmother of Melissa Sholds, Keith Sholds, Cory & Ellie Zelniker, Jordan Zelniker, and Brittney Zelniker, and the dear sister of the late Joseph & Marlene Roller.

Services will be at Temple Shalom 475 Winthrop Street, Medford on Thursday, December 11 at 1:00 PM. Followed by Interment at the Linas Hatzedeck #1 Cemetery, Everett.

Condolences calls may be made at the Burlington Marriott following the interment on Thursday 3pm until 8PM and Friday 11AM-4PM.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Temple Shalom 475 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA 02155

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Lisa, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. May your mother“s memory be a blessing.

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