Elsie Cohen

Elsie Cohen

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Canton, MA

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Elsie Cohen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Cohen, Elsie (Adler), age 91, of Canton, MA, formerly of Freeport, NY. Passed away November 13, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Marvin H. Cohen. Devoted mother of Rachel Berger, Hugh Cohen and his wife Sylvia. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Kelley and her husband John, Jason Berger, Robert Cohen, Scott Cohen, Stephen Goldstein, and Matthew Goldstein.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of Rachel Berger on Tuesday, November 18 th and Wednesday, November 19 th from 7-9pm with a service at 7:30pm each evening.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Elsie's memory may be made to the Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund, Orchard Cove, Hadassah, or the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton

1251 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465

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Upcoming Events

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18

Service

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Home of Rachel Berger

Canton, MA

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Nov

19

Service

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Home of Rachel Berger

Canton, MA

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