Maxine Marcus

Maxine Marcus obituary, Newton, MA

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Maxine Marcus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton on Feb. 10, 2026.
Maxine Marcus – of Newton, died peacefully at age 84, on February 9, 2026. Beloved wife of Maurice J. Marcus for 64 years. Daughter of the late Bertha Kaner and Barnett Kaner. Devoted mother of Louis Marcus and Jerry Marcus, and devoted mother-in-law to Patricia Marcus, Mamie Marcus, Rick Herrick, and Claudia Becerra. Proud grandmother of Matthew and his partner Kyle, Laura, and Sam. Sister of Elaine Berman and the late Debra Kaner.

Fervent and dedicated supporter of family and friends. Avid music lover, as a pianist, singer, and listener. Loved following her Red Sox (pre-Mookie Betts trade). Ardent reader and cherished book club member for close to 50 years. Well-traveled and always surrounded by love, she lived a full life.

Chapel service at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Interment service to follow. Memorial Observance at the home of Maurice and the late Maxine Marcus on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Planned Parenthood.

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Maxine, I´m so sad finding out that you passed. Loved you as a neighbor with great memories going back to when Max and Matthew would play together in your driveway. My family and I always cherished both you and Moe as neighbors and friends. Rest in peace beautiful!

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Upcoming Events

Feb

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Service

1:00 p.m.

Sharon Memorial Park

Sharon, MA

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Feb

12

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Home of Maurice and the late Maxine Marcus

Newton, MA

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Feb

12

Interment

Sharon Memorial Park

Sharon, MA

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