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Lois Brest Obituary

Lois B. (Levine) Brest of Hingham, formerly of Foxboro and Brockton, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014. For 53 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Bernard M. Brest; loving mother of Donald Bennett and his wife Karin of N.J., Jane Holle and her husband Michael of Walpole and Martha Brest of Boston; adored grandmother of Michael, Nicholas and Eric Bennett, Katharine Holle; dear sister of the late Gloria B. Miliman. Graveside services at Temple Israel Cemetery, 1000 Pearl St., Brockton, Friday, June 27, at 1 p.m. Memorial observance will be announced. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, 01701. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by The Enterprise on Jun. 27, 2014.

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July 9, 2014

Dear Donald, Jane and Martha...

You may remember me from Rockland Street days many years ago.
I was so sorry to hear about Lois' passing. I hope you all will be comforted by many warm memories of your dear mother.

Marilyn Lanoue Johnson (Honey)

John Valencia

July 1, 2014

Martha and Jane and their Brother: I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mom. I can remember how very elegant a person she was and loving to your father and her wonderful children. She and your dad live on in you and I know each one of you do her proud.

Robin Kaitz

June 27, 2014

Jane, I am so very sorry to see the news. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Joe Beaudreau

June 27, 2014

Mrs. Brest I wish for you to rest in peace with Bernie. I always enjoyed working for you people and appreciate all that you did for us at the store. It was truly a family atmosphere that we all benefitted from. My condolences to the family.

Christine Keenan

June 26, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of your Mom and all the great times together as you celebrate her life.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Christine Keenan
Celtic Angels

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27

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Temple Israel Cemetery

1000 Pearl St., Brockton, MA

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470 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446

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