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Adam Cohen Obituary

COHEN ADAM MAX COHEN, Ph.D. (Age 38) Professor, Author Adam Max Cohen, 38, of Marion, MA, died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home following a year long battle with a brain tumor. He was the husband of Debra (Bauer) Cohen. Born in Boston, he was the son of Dr. Max and Leslie Cohen of Potomac, MD. During his undergraduate years, Adam attended Oxford University and received his B.A. with distinction at Stanford University. He received both his M.A. and Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Virginia. An English Professor, Adam held faculty positions at University of North Florida, Jacksonville and University of South Alabama, Mobile and most recently was a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of English at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. An accomplished author, Adam published several books including; Shakespeare and Technology: Dramatizing Early Modern Technological Revolutions and Technology and the Early Modern Self. He also has several forthcoming publications including; Wonder in Shakespeare. He contributed many chapters and numerous essays in books and periodicals. Among his many accomplishments and awards, Adam was the 1989 recipient of the David Starr Jordan Merit Scholarship at Stanford University, President''s Fellow at University of Virginia and a Folger Shakespeare Library Scholar. An avid sports enthusiast, Adam particularly loved golf. He traveled the globe and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and having "Daddy Days" with his daughters. Adam is survived by his wife; his parents; his daughters, Hailey I. and Lauren R. Cohen of Marion; his sisters, Heather C. Henri (Brian) of Cupertino, CA and Robyn C. Cohen of Los Angeles, CA, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Fulton Krupsaw of Washington, D.C., and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 74 Algonquin Ave. at Rt. 151, Mashpee, MA at 11:00 a.m. Internment will follow in the Falmouth Jewish Cemetery, Falmouth. Memorial gatherings in Maryland to follow. For information, please call the funeral home at: (508) 295-0060. Donations in his memory may be made to Adam Max Cohen Scholarship Fund/Educational Trust, c/o TD Bank, 237 Main St., Wareham, MA 02571. For directions and on-line guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Adam Cohen

24 Entries

Michael Winkelman

January 29, 2010

As Sir Edward Dyer put it in his elegy on Sir Philip Sidney, "Silence augmenteth grief; writing increaseth rage." I was immeasurably saddened to learn of Adam's untimely demise. I met him doing research at the Folger Shakespeare Library a few years back, and he was not only an exciting scholar but also obviously a real gentleman. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. He will be sorely missed.

Sue Walker

January 28, 2010

When I think of Adam, I think of his smile, the way that he made those he knew feel valued. I think of Adam's energy, the power of his written and spoken words, and I know that the world is a better place--and that I am a better person for having shared a time and a space at the University of South Alabama. Thank you Adam for your living gifts.
Sue Walker

Carole Levin

January 26, 2010

I just learned of Adam's death reading the Chronicle of Higher Education. I met him when we were both at the Folger Shakespeare Library and had such respect and liking for him. I wanted to let his family know this.

Carole Levin
Willa Cather Professor of History
University of Nebraska

roz rubinstein

January 18, 2010

dear debbie
i'm so sad that i can't write i can only feel.
i still remember your wedding.such promise!!
with love from cousin roz

Ron Rabinowitz

January 17, 2010

Sally and I are very saddened to learn of Adam's death. We are friends of Debra's parents and know how proud they were of their son-in-law. We also enjoyed reading his book on 'Shakespeare and Technology', which is a signed copy. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Carol Blum

January 17, 2010

I am shocked and heartbroken to learn of the loss of Adam. I can still see him clearly in my English 11 class at Churchill HS--his smile, his perceptive responses and questions, and his growing love of literature. I was privileged to share that year with such a gifted, warm, witty, and fine young man. My deepest sympathy to his loving family on the profound and tragic loss of a very special young man.

Allyson Baker

January 12, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I grew up with Heather and remember her speaking so fondly and warmly of her big brother Adam. My heart goes out to the entire Cohen family. My condolences. Allyson Baker.

Jackson Boswell

January 9, 2010

We who were fellow readers at the Folger Library will miss Adam. Of course, our sadness is nothing compared to that of his family. Our deepest sympathy to you in these hours of grief.

January 7, 2010

Dear Leslie and Max,

Lynn and I were so saddened to hear of the loss of Adam. Although I only met him once (at your house when you had memorial service for Leslie's dad), I spoke to him for a while and was impressed with his striking good looks and obviously brilliant mind (I think he had a girlfriend at that time... otherwise I would have liked him to have met my daughter Julie).
Please accept our sincerest sympathy.

-Jay and Lynn Katzen

January 7, 2010

dear leslie, i was deeply saddened to learn of the death of your beloved son, adam. i remember him as a young child playing soccer. what a bright young man! you must have been so proud of his many accomplishments , not the least of them, your beautiful grand daughters.
i hope you will be comforted in knowing that adam will never be forgotten.
you may remember that i also lost my young son andy. if you need to talk, i can listen.
sharon kaplan
[email protected]

Irvin Matus

January 7, 2010

I do hope that Dr Cohen, Leslie and Debra will see this, for I had the pleasure of enjoying Adam's company in his periodic visits as a fellow reader at the Folger Shakespeare Library. I want you all to know that his easy camraderie, his intent interest in what others had to say, his kind face and gentle smile were precious to many. That they are all gone so soon, too soon, is a great loss to all who knew him. The news of his death has shocked and saddened so many.

Scott Abrams

January 6, 2010

Though I hadn't seen Adam since high school, I remember him as extremely bright, confident and creative, and someone who got along with everybody. He was also a great performer. I have a very fond memory of Adam jumping up on the stage at my Bar Mitzvah reception and singing the theme to "Footloose" with the band. Adam was never shy of the limelight, and obviously had an extraordinary love of life.

Renee Trial

January 6, 2010

I had the opportunity to work with Adam. He was a kind hearted person that truly cared about his profession and the students. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends at this difficult time!

Jane & Jerry Putnam

January 6, 2010

It is with tremendous sadness that we read of Adam's passing. We remember him with such fondness from so many years ago when he and Michael were such good friends. He was a brilliant young man with so much talent. It sounds as if he had a marvelous career, as well as a close and loving family.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You have our profound sympathy.

Linda Perlis

January 5, 2010

My son Cliff sent me the obituary, and I am so sad for all of you at your tragic loss of your beloved -- and exceptional -- family member. May G-d help you through this difficult time in your lives and may you find comfort through all your loved ones. We remember well those Churchill High School years, and are glad to have memories of our own of Adam. We know you will always cherish your own memories of him and of his life.

Richard Larschan

January 5, 2010

From the moment I first read Adam's CV five years ago till I saw him for the last time three weeks ago, I was supremely aware that his was a indeed rare spirit. Adam's astonishing scholarly productivity speaks for itself, but to combine that intellectual achievement with such deep humanity is truly humbling to those of us fortunate enough to have shared his company--however briefly. May Adam's family and friends take some measure of solance from knowing that they helped enrich his life as well.

Tabitha Berube

January 4, 2010

In this time of sorrow
may God stretch his holy hand
and place it upon your heart
to help you understand
Adams life was hard
and nothing stopped him then,
And God already had a plan,
To give adam wings
and fly to heaven hand and hand

God only takes the best
and Adam was the one,
to be lucky enough
to hear God whisper
"come with me my son"
As adam dances in heaven
the angels begin to sing
it's not time to say goodbye
Adam didnt really leave,
In your heart are memories
that will never fade away
Adams forever with you,
and with you he'll remain.

Tabitha 16 - daughter of Esabel
I love poetry and was lucky to have had Adam teach me about Iambic Pentameter and Shakespear. He also encouraged me to keep writing poetry. He told me let people know that my writing was reviewed by a college proffesor when I was just in middle school.

Esabel Berube

January 4, 2010

I was blessed to have met Adam and the entire family when helping care for him during the early treatments. He and I spent many nights awake the entire night talking, listening to music and deciphering the meaning of the lyrics, talking about his writing, teaching and taking endless notes for his memoir. The most powerful things that left us both in tears was talking about his Love for Deb and the girls. He adored you and all he wanted was what we all take for granted, time. Time to see the girls grow and live their lives as adults. To share his ideal life with Deb whom he loved and admired so much. The way he spoke of your life together was like a romance novel. You were his soulmate. He was the sweetest, gentlest soul I had the honor to meet. It is tragic that world lost Adam. To Dr Cohen and Leslie he was so grateful for your unending love and support during his adventurous years. For allowing him to discover who he was and who he wanted to be. You raised a true gentleman. Robyn, he absolutely adored you and he was so proud of you. You are a gentle soul, pure and loving just as he was. Heather, he was so impressed with your accomplishments and juggling being a Doctor and mother. He also loved the Bauer family and was so grateful for all the love and support during his illness. He was grateful to his brother in laws who stepped in to help Deb and be support and sometimes a good distraction for her.

Now I pray the family finds peace and strength in each other. May God give you comfort when the heart seems inconsolable.

Jillian "MJ" Fischer

January 4, 2010

I was one of his students. He helped me love English when I was so far into my major I hated it. He helped me graduate. My deepest condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. The best to you and your family.

Bethany Rose Loftus

January 4, 2010

I knew Professor Cohen as my favorite English Professor from UMASS Dartmouth and one of the smartest people I had ever met. His love for Shakespeare not only educated me, but inspired me, as a fellow Bard-follower myself. He was the kind of professor that truly "makes" the class, always drawing creativity and value out of his students. I will think of Professor Cohen and smile every time I pick up my copy of "Shakespeare's Complete Anthology." I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family, of whom he spoke of so fondly. May the strength of Professor Cohen find you and comfort you today, tomorrow, and every day after.

Rayna (Freedman) Meleedy

January 4, 2010

Debbie - I'm so sorry for your loss. How devastating! My thoughts are with you and your family.

Ashley Maynard

January 4, 2010

I was one of Prof. Cohen's students several years ago and what I remember most was his kind smile and encouraging, soothing words...and of course, his love for Shakespeare! He will be missed greatly. My thoughts are with him and his family in this time of grief and pain.

May his memories give you strength...

Jennifer Cody

January 4, 2010

Sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family
Jennifer Cody (Depietri)

Sarah Cunningham

January 4, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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