Elaine Ephraim Friedman

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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