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ROSALIND CHAIKIN Obituary

CHAIKIN--Rosalind B. Especially loved wife of the late Sol Chick Chaikin, former President of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, cherished mother of Robert and Marilyn, Eric and Stacey, David and Wendy and Karen; adored grandmother of Reed, Gregg, Shari, Kyle, Allison, Nikki, Lee, Wendy, Shana, Grady, Seth, Agata, Zachary, Kim and Rebecca; and beloved great-grandmother of thirteen; passed away January 9, 2011 quietly at home. She devoted her life to family, friends and numerous community causes, retired BOCES teacher for children who were visually handicapped or blind and/or learning disabled; translated books into braille for the blind, was formerly a member of the Board of Overseers at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University and former Chair, Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy at the Heller School; recipient of the Association of Children with Learning Disabilities Humanitarian Award, Nassau Chapter; who after her husband's death chronicled the beginning of their life-long love affair, penning her memoir, "To My Memory Sing" and poetry books titled, "The Perfect Starfish" and "Polished Stones." A gorgeous, graceful, intelligent lady full of love and life will be seriously missed by family, friends and all who knew her. The Chaikin Family

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 11, 2011.

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Matt Hartman

January 13, 2011

My mother, Bertha Hartman, and my father, Al Hartman, were good friends of both Roz and Chick. Roz and my mother visited me and my wife in Vancouver, B.C. many years ago. My mother was an unofficial "editor" of Roz's books. She also worked with Roz at BOCES I am very sorry to hear of her passing.
Matt Hartman (Vancouver, B.C.)

Joanne Ben-Avi

January 11, 2011

My heartfelt and sincere condolences to all the family. I was priviledged to know Rosalind and Sol when I was associated with Brandeis University. After Sol's passing, I worked closely with Rosalind to create a special fund in Sol's memory. She was a lovely woman, caring and devoted. She will be missed by all who knew her. My heart and prayers are with you all during these difficult days.

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