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Alvin Shairman Obituary
He leaves his wife of 65 years, Doris Cohen Shairman; his daughter, Penny; two granddaughters, Lynn and Jill; and five nieces.
He was born in Boston and graduated from M.I.T. with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as a consulting engineer. A resident of Worcester for more than sixty years, he was a well - known local actor who performed with the JCC, Worcester County Light Opera, and Calliope, and will particularly be remembered for his role as Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof". In addition to acting, he was an avid tennis player, an active member of the community, and a volunteer at the Ecotarium and the Flagg Street School.
His body was donated to the U.Mass Medical School. A memorial service will be held at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Friday, March 14 at 12:30. Memorial observances will be held through Thursday evening, March 13th, at his residence. Memorial contributions may be made to The Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, or to Rachel's Table.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Shairman
Nancy Kevin
March 22, 2008
Dear Doris,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I hope the wonderful years you had together will sustain you. Kevin and I send our dearest sympathy.
Nancy and Kevin Keenan
Roslyn Greenberg
March 17, 2008
Dear Doris and Penny,
I was so sorry to hear that Alvin had died. Joanne sent me the news, and I want to let you know how much the family will miss him. I told Eli Kalm the news, and he spoke of him so fondly. We all loved him.
Take care of yourselves.
Ed Savage
March 14, 2008
My wife and I will always remember Al with great fondness. We all met in the Worcester County Light Opera Club production of "The Rothchilds" in which I played one of his sons.
He was an inspiration as an actor and a kind and gentle man. He will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathies to his wife, Doris and his family.
Ed and Jo Ann Savage
Herbert Rubin
March 14, 2008
Dear Doris and Penny,
We are sorry to hear of your husband's and Dad's death.
Al was a wonderful guy with many talents. We will miss especially his gentleness and thoughtfulness. Take care.
Herb Rubin and Ghislaine Borno
Lisa Mielnicki
March 13, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a lovely man. I enjoyed performing with him in several productions at Worcester County Light Opera, particularly "1940 Radio Hour". He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Nick and Bobbie Chase
March 13, 2008
We are so sorry to learn of Al's death. He was a valued member of Temple Sinai, to which we also belong. He was active in the temple Hanukkah celebrations and other music events and a wonderful humorous and kind person. We had hoped he would recover from his recent illness and are saddened that he did not.
Genevieve Fraser
March 12, 2008
Al will be missed. He was not only a great guy but a great actor. Al came to the Barre Players in 1988 for the 100th annivgersary of Eugene O'Neill's birth. Al played the father in "Ah, Wilderness!" I played the mother. We had great fun with a great play.
My deepest sympathy to his family.
Genevieve
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