1923
Avery
2016
Avery R. Plotkin
February 4, 1923 — August 31, 2016
Biography
GREENFIELD/ORANGE – Avery R. (Goldman) Plotkin, 93, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Born and raised in Worcester, Avery was the daughter of Daniel and Rachel (Ellowitz) Goldman and lived the last 17 years at the Mill House in Greenfield.
Avery was a 1940 graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester. With a talent and interest in commercial art, she attended The Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1945, Avery was introduced on a blind date to Charles Plotkin, who had just returned home after serving in the United States Army during World War II. It was love at first sight and within the year they were married. Avery and Charlie moved to the Athol area shortly after their marriage and raised their four daughters in Orange where they resided for over 50 years.
In the early 1960s, Avery ventured into the work place and began her 30 year career in insurance at the Robert Plotkin and James D. Kimball Insurance Agencies. Avery had a lifetime of devoted community service. She was an active member of Temple Israel in Athol, including the affiliated Hadassah chapter. In the Orange/Athol area she was the president of both the Ladies Aid Society and the Quota Club. After moving to Greenfield in 1999, Avery joined Temple Israel, volunteered at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, served as a board member on the Greenfield Council on Aging, and was president of the Mill House Activities Association. She was an avid teacher and student of Mahjong, and was an integral part of the Greenfield and Montague Senior Centers.
Her transcendent beauty and engaging personality brought out the best in everyone she met. Avery was known for the kindness she showed to all. She was an extraordinary, vibrant and resilient woman. She will be missed by those who were fortunate to have known her and will be remembered as a caring and loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Her beloved husband of 54 years, Charles H. Plotkin, died in 2000. She leaves her loving daughters, Bonnie (Alexis) G. Meister and her husband Richard of Asheville, North Carolina, Elaine J. Dove of Longmeadow, Debra J. Lanou and her husband Stephen of Northfield, and Carol S. Plotkin and her husband Randolph (Randy) Offord of Wakefield; her brother, Norman Gault of Florida; two sisters, Evelyn Hirsch of Arkansas and Joy (Freddie) Poll of Israel; nine grandchildren, Sarah Articolo and her husband Mark, Joshua Matthews and his wife Rebecca, Stefanie Washburn and her husband Michael, Aaron Lanou and his husband Rex Huang, Jeremy Lanou, Michael Byrne and his wife Catherine, Alexander Byrne and his wife Kerin, Ashleigh LaPierre and her husband Kelly, and Benjamin Offord; two great grandchildren Charlie and Oliver Matthews; several nieces and nephews; and her community of friends. Avery is predeceased by her brother, Sidney Goldman and her sister, Lucille Malchman.
Avery’s family extends heartfelt appreciation to Baystate Franklin Medical Center and the Buckley Healthcare Center for their compassionate care during her illness.
A funeral service honoring Avery’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 4th, at Temple Emanuel Sinai, 661 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester Hebrew Cemetery in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Avery’s memory may contribute to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries or a charity of their choice. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the home of Debbie and Stephen Lanou, 18 Maple Street, Northfield on Monday, September 5 th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Richard Perlman of the Miles Funeral Home in Holden.
Funeral Service
Sunday
September 4, 2016
,
11:00AM
at
Temple Emanuel Sinai
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Sunday
September 4, 2016
,
12:30PM
at
Worcester Hebrew Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
GREENFIELD/ORANGE – Avery R. (Goldman) Plotkin, 93, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Born and raised in Worcester, Avery was the daughter of Daniel and Rachel (Ellowitz) Goldman and lived the last 17 years at the Mill House in Greenfield.
Avery was a 1940 graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester. With a talent and interest in commercial art, she attended The Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1945, Avery was introduced on a blind date to Charles Plotkin, who had just returned home after serving in the United States Army during World War II. It was love at first sight and within the year they were married. Avery and Charlie moved to the Athol area shortly after their marriage and raised their four daughters in Orange where they resided for over 50 years.
In the early 1960s, Avery ventured into the work place and began her 30 year career in insurance at the Robert Plotkin and James D. Kimball Insurance Agencies. Avery had a lifetime of devoted community service. She was an active member of Temple Israel in Athol, including the affiliated Hadassah chapter. In the Orange/Athol area she was the president of both the Ladies Aid Society and the Quota Club. After moving to Greenfield in 1999, Avery joined Temple Israel, volunteered at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, served as a board member on the Greenfield Council on Aging, and was president of the Mill House Activities Association. She was an avid teacher and student of Mahjong, and was an integral part of the Greenfield and Montague Senior Centers.
Her transcendent beauty and engaging personality brought out the best in everyone she met. Avery was known for the kindness she showed to all. She was an extraordinary, vibrant and resilient woman. She will be missed by those who were fortunate to have known her and will be remembered as a caring and loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Her beloved husband of 54 years, Charles H. Plotkin, died in 2000. She leaves her loving daughters, Bonnie (Alexis) G. Meister and her husband Richard of Asheville, North Carolina, Elaine J. Dove of Longmeadow, Debra J. Lanou and her husband Stephen of Northfield, and Carol S. Plotkin and her husband Randolph (Randy) Offord of Wakefield; her brother, Norman Gault of Florida; two sisters, Evelyn Hirsch of Arkansas and Joy (Freddie) Poll of Israel; nine grandchildren, Sarah Articolo and her husband Mark, Joshua Matthews and his wife Rebecca, Stefanie Washburn and her husband Michael, Aaron Lanou and his husband Rex Huang, Jeremy Lanou, Michael Byrne and his wife Catherine, Alexander Byrne and his wife Kerin, Ashleigh LaPierre and her husband Kelly, and Benjamin Offord; two great grandchildren Charlie and Oliver Matthews; several nieces and nephews; and her community of friends. Avery is predeceased by her brother, Sidney Goldman and her sister, Lucille Malchman.
Avery’s family extends heartfelt appreciation to Baystate Franklin Medical Center and the Buckley Healthcare Center for their compassionate care during her illness.
A funeral service honoring Avery’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 4th, at Temple Emanuel Sinai, 661 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester Hebrew Cemetery in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Avery’s memory may contribute to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries or a charity of their choice. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the home of Debbie and Stephen Lanou, 18 Maple Street, Northfield on Monday, September 5 th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Richard Perlman of the Miles Funeral Home in Holden.
Funeral Service
Sunday
September 4, 2016
,
11:00AM
at
Temple Emanuel Sinai
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Sunday
September 4, 2016
,
12:30PM
at
Worcester Hebrew Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
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