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KAREN SORKIN Obituary

SORKIN, Karen L. (Woldman) Age, 77, of Swampscott, formerly of Marblehead, passed away peacefully, on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025, surrounded by her closest family members. Devoted wife of Ken Sorkin. Loving daughter of the late Philip and Lillian Woldman. Beloved mother of Julie Sorkin-Maguire, wife of Conor Maguire and Andrew Sorkin. Adored grandmother of Claire and Simon Maguire. Dear sister of Murray Woldman and the late Joel Woldman. She is also survived by her extended family in Swampscott and Marblehead, MA, Cleveland, OH and Houston, TX. Services at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue, Swampscott, on Sunday, January 26, at 1:30 PM. Interment at Pride of Lynn Cemetery, Lynn. Shiva will be observed at the Crown Pointe Condominiums clubhouse in Swampscott, on Sunday, from 4-8 PM, Monday and Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9PM each day. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, MA, www.caredimensions.org and the Massachusetts General Hospital Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology, both of which provided Karen and her family with compassionate care during her final days. For directions, online condolences or to read the full obituary go to: www.goldmanfc.com Goldman Funeral Chapel - Malden
Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2025.

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Peggy Geist Blass

January 26, 2025

I am saddened to learn of Karen's passing and want to extend my sincere condolences to you. I met Karen when our children attended Eveleth together and on so many other occasions over the years. She always greeted me with warmth and kindness and I will always remember her beautiful smile. May her memories be a blessing.

Joanne and William Orenberg

January 25, 2025

We were so sad to hear that Karen had passed and we hope that all your wonderful memories bring you some comfort during this very difficult time! Warmly, Joanne and Bill Orenberg

Joanne and William Orenberg

January 25, 2025

We were so sad to hear that Karen had passed away! May your wonderdul memories bring you peace during this very difficult time!

Stacia L

January 25, 2025

Please accept Our dear sympathy from me and my family
Karen Watch a very lovely lady and friend. She will always be remembered with her wonderful smile and kindness. Rest in peace Karen love always stacia Lazarou.

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Service

1:30 p.m.

Congregation Shirat Hayam Rabbi MIchael Ragozin Cantor Sarah Freudenberger

55 Atlantic Avenue, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907

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