Bertha Raifman Malden, Massachusetts Obituary

Bertha Raifman

RAIFMAN- Bertha (Kessler)<br>99, of Stoneham formerly of Malden. Entered Eternal Rest August 10, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Alfred Raifman. Beloved mother of Stuart & his wife Wendy Raifman, Ellen & her late husband Martin Cury and Faith & her husband Eric VanDusen. Cherished grandmother of Kenneth Raifman, Johanna & her husband Harris Porter, Joshua & his wife Lauren Cury, Jesse VanDusen & his wife Karina Granda, Dr. Harry VanDusen and Bayley VanDusen. Proud great grandmother of Spencer, Samuel, Madeleine, Aria and Gemma. Loving daughter of the late Harry & Fannie (Tzizik) Kessler. Dear sister of the late Samuel Kessler, Dr. Charles Kessler and Anne Dreezer. Services will be held at the Tifereth Israel Memorial Park 232 Fuller St. Everett on Friday, August 12 at 11:00AM. Memorial week will be private. A meal of consolation following the burial will be announced at the conclusion of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Research Association 309 Waverly Oaks Road Waltham, MA 02452.
September 28, 1922 - August 10, 202209/28/192208/10/2022
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Lauren Cherkas
August 14, 2022
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Raifman. She will always be remembered for her support and generosity; a true Ayshet Chayil, a Woman of Valor. May her memory be for a blessing.
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Beth Hoffman
August 14, 2022
My condolences to the family. I have great memories from the Kessler Cousins Club parties at our summer camp in New Hampshire.
May her memories be a blessing.

Love cousin,
Beth Kessler Hoffman
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Rosie Asiedu
August 12, 2022
My condolences to the family. Bertha will always be remembered. I was one of her caregivers from Home Instead, Melrose. Her memories will be a blessing to the entire family.
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August 12, 2022
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Norman Katz
August 12, 2022
Saddened to hear of the loss of Bertha….I remember her and Al for many years….first in Malden, MA where I grew up and then in Cape COD where my wife, Myrna and I live.I remember them both being active members of our community at the Belmont in West Harwich for many years... Continue Reading
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Janet Damelin
August 11, 2022
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I remember your mother as always smiling. Ellen, not sure if you remember me, but I have fond memories of you and your mom.
Janet Damelin
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Funeral Home
August 10, 2022