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Edythe (Deedee) Goldstein, age 84, of Richmond, VA, formerly of New Britain, passed away July 17, 2010. She was the widow of Charles Goldstein. Deedee is survived by her two children and spouses, Robert and Kay Goldstein of Albany, OR and David and Sharon Johannas of Richmond, VA; and her three grandchildren, Shayna Goldstein of Portland, OR, Kari Goldstein of Seattle, WA, and Zoe Johannas of Richmond, VA.

Deedee was born in Hartford in 1926. She spent her life dedicated to her family, and helping others. She worked with handicapped children in Connecticut and devoted her volunteer efforts to Hadassah. In 2005 Deedee received the prestigious Richmond History Makers Award at the Valentine Richmond History Center, recognized in the category of ‘Promoting Stronger Communities’. This recognition was for her tireless work advancing breast and testicular cancer awareness, in the greater Richmond community, through Hadassah’s award winning Check It Out program. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM in the Beth Alom Cemetery in New Britain.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made either to Hadassah of Richmond, care of Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, P.O. Box 17128, Richmond, VA 23226, or to the VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 98037, Richmond, VA 23298. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook for Deedee, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.

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Edythe “Deedee” Goldstein

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From: Bill and Cheryl Jacobs

From Richmond, VA

Posted On: July 22, 2010

We will miss our dear friend and neighbor, DeeDee.
We keep her and her family in our prayers.
Love, Cheryl and Bill Jacobs

From: Alan Burstein

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: July 21, 2010

My deepest sympathies to David and Robert and their families.
I will always remember the fun times that I had playing tennis with Deedee and Charlie. Deedee was a very sincere and caring person and will be missed by all.

From: Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Levin

From Richmond, VA

Posted On: July 21, 2010

Deedee was a very special person who adopted the Richmond community and worked tirelessly on its behalf, through Hadassah and its outreach education program for breast cancer and through other community programs as well. She never said "no" when asked to do something and with that wonderful sense of humor made all of our lives better. We will surely miss her.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jeff and Bobbi Levin

From: seymour (sy) Gavens

From west hartford, ct

Posted On: July 19, 2010

I was Deedee and Charley's accountant for over 35 years. They were both "mensches". It was my honor to work with them. Sy

From: Mary Lee and Eddie Cantor

From Glen Allen,, Va.

Posted On: July 20, 2010

Our sincerest condolences to DeeDee's family. DeeDee was a very special lady, a mentor for everyone and a wonderful Hadassah leader in Richmond.
We were privileged to have known her. Mary Lee and Eddie

From: steve sicklick

From w. hartford, ct

Posted On: July 24, 2010

DeeDee was always in the picture of my years as a kid growing up in New Britain. Cub Scouts, car pools, Taine Mountain Swim Club, visiting Bob and David inside and around the Goldstein House on Dorset Rd. I know she was a great mother to you and I have wonderful memories of her.

Steve

From: Jonathan Schechtman

From Quechee, VT

Posted On: July 26, 2010

As a child growing up with Bob as a best friend, I was often in and around the Goldstein home, and appreciated Deedee's care and concern for the friends of both of her sons. She was concerned, and inclusive, and was a gracious "Mother Hen" to the neighborhood kids, participating in leading the Scout Pack, carpools, taking us on ski trips, shuttling us to swimming, an so on.

Her passing underlines the end of that childhood era in the simpler times of the 50's and 60's when you could ride your bike all day (without a helmet) or go off hiking in the woods, and adults had little concern for their child's safety. Deedee gave us confidence and assurance that it was alright to explore nature and our environs.

My heartfelt condolences go out to Bob and Davis and their families.

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