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Elaine Friedman Obituary
Paxton - Elaine E. Friedman, 92 a resident of Paxton passed away peacefully after a brief illness while amongst her children on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Elaine was preceded by her husband of 58 years George Friedman and leaves three children, daughter Bobbye Samdahl of Paxton, and sons, Gary Friedman of Stratham, NH and Andrew Friedman of Milton GA. She is survived by her brother Melvin Ephraim of Boise ID, and her six grandchildren, Emily and Maxwell Friedman, Jamie and Jesse Samdahl, and Bradley and Mitchell Friedman.
Elaine was born on August 18, 1926 to the late Samuel Ephraim and wife Betty Vigdor. She was raised in Worcester and spent a good period of her youth at the Jewish Home for Aged and Orphans on Pleasant Street and graduated from Classical High school.
Elaine worked many years as an office assistant and secretary at the Carl Burwick Company. After marrying, she worked as a loving mother and housewife and then as a fashion sales agent at the Ivy Shop in Tatnuck Square.
Elaine loved spending time with her family, learning about other's experiences and recounting life events. She was a master at Scrabble, enjoyed traveling and any family gatherings.
She will be remembered as a deeply caring and loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her beauty, stature, warm, inquisitive personality, great humor and selflessness will be missed by all who knew her…
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 AM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18 AT CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL, 15 JAMESBURY DRIVE, WORCESTER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN. Burial will be in B'nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.
Memorial Observance will be held through 7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 18 and 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 19 at her residence.
Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, 01609.
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June 19, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Tobey Nestor Burwick and Louis Burwick
Jennifer Hilton
June 19, 2019
Elaine always welcomed me into herr home. I wil not forget watching the Bruins final game with her. Just a few days before she passed. We all had such fun watching together. Peace to her and her love will remain in my heart.
Joe Sumner
June 18, 2019
Elaine and I knew each other about our whole lives; she can remember back to when we were four years old. Infrequently as we saw each other, when we did I felt she was like a sister. Loved her dearly
Leslie Smith
June 18, 2019
Dear Bobbye, Gary and Andrew, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I will always remember her ready smile and love of laughter, but most of all, how she beamed at the very sight of her children. I feel privileged to have known her.
Nancy Arvanigian Brown
June 16, 2019
Dear Gary,
Sending you condolences on the loss of your Mother. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Craig Ephraim
June 16, 2019
I only met her once a couple of years ago. What a sweetheart she was. She will be missed.
Elliot Ephraim
June 16, 2019
So fortunate to have been able to reconnect with Elaine, my second cousin, a year ago, when we made a pilgrimage together to visit our deceased ancestors' gravesites. And now she will be joining them, alas. Rest in Peace dear cousin. I'll always remember your smile and gentle ways.
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