Phyllis R. Cohen

Phyllis Marie (Rick) Cohen, 78, of Hanover, died peacefully at home on May 1, 2018, after 18 years treatment for metastatic breast cancer. She was born in Ithaca, N.Y., and was a resident of Hanover, since 1973. She was a graduate of Ithaca College and worked for many years as an elementary school vocal teacher in the Marshfield schools. She led a rich, creative life of the mind and in the garden, and developed a New Englander's work ethic, sense of frugality, and community spirit. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Jerome "Jerry"; her stepdaughter, Mio; stepson, Arthur, his wife Alicia; and three step-grandchildren, Maria, Alice and David. She also leaves a sister, Nancy Sorrells and her husband Mark of Ithaca, N.Y.; and two nephews, Shawn and Trevor Sorrells. She was predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Hilda Rick, and sister, Carolyn. A memorial service will be held at First Parish Church, Norwell, at a later date. Phyllis chose to donate her body to Tufts University for medical education and research. Donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.