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Ethel

(Simkowitz)

Bernstein

Obituary

Ethel Simkowitz Bernstein, 99, of Avon, CT, formerly of Fall River, MA, passed away November 4, 2013. For 68 years she was married to the love of her life, Herman who predeceased her in April, 2004. She is survived by her children, Diane and Larry Greenfield of West Hartford, CT and Leslie Bernstein of Fall River, MA and by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a kind, wonderful person who was dedicated to her family and friends. She inspired her children by example to live with style, grace and kindness. Her generosity was known by all who knew her. She was tender with the young, compassionate with the aged and sympathetic with the ill. Her warm soul and big heart will remain with all who knew and loved her.

She was born in Philadelphia in 1914, the daughter of the late Louise and Max Simkowitz. For over 60 years, she along with her husband were owners of Louise’s Bridal Shop and Louise’s Women’s Shop in Fall River, MA. She was a member of Congregation Beth El of Fall River, MA. The family wishes to thank everyone at Apple Health Care in Avon, CT for their kindness and wonderful care and to Helen Constantine her dear companion for her loving care, kindness and comfort.

Funeral Services will be held graveside at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Temple Beth El Cemetery, 4561 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720. A memorial period will be observed Thursday 6:45-9:00 PM and Friday 1:00-3:30 PM, at the home of her children, Diane and Larry Greenfield, 17 Visgrove Lane, West Hartford, CT.

Memorial contributions may be made to the “Play for a Cure” Breast Cancer Tournament, c/o Tumble Brook Country Club, Attn.: Denise Delaney, 176 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002 or The Mandell Jewish Community Center, 333 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117.

Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford, CT. For further information, directions or to share memories of Ethel with her family please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com

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From: Veronica & David Smith

From Laytonsville, Md

Posted On: November 7, 2013

Dear Dianne & Larry and Les, we are sorry to hear the news of your Mother Ethel's passing , a long life well lived . We shall always remember her smile,
she was a sweet lady and we shall always think of her fondly.
Take care, Veronica and Dave

From: Janet Youmans Cooperman

From Bonita springs, Fl

Posted On: November 8, 2013

Dear Diane . So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. But what've blessing to ave had her with you for so many years. My condolences to all te family. Fondly, jan

From: Cynthia {Paskowski} Goodfellow

From Fall River, MA

Posted On: November 8, 2013

Dear Les and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have fond memories of her while working at Louise's many years ago. I was glad to read she lived such a long life.

Most sincerely,
Cynthia

From: Rochelle Fierston

From Avon, CT

Posted On: November 7, 2013

We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.
I hope you take comfort in the fact that you were a devoted and wonderful daughter.
Please know that our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family.
Rochelle and Dave

From: Fay Clymer

From East Lyme, CT

Posted On: November 7, 2013

Dear Diane,Larry and family... condolences to the Bernstein and Greenfield families on the loss of the matriarch of your family.I know how much she was loved and cared for by all of you.A passing,at any age,diminishes us all.May she rest-in-peace now...G-d Bless you all...shalom and love...Fay and my family...here and across -the -pond

From: Gilda LIebowitz

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: November 7, 2013

Dear Diane, Larry, Michael and Steven:Sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Grandmother and Great grandmother. I remember Ethel as a beautiful and sweet woman. The love and attention extended to her in her last years was wonderful. She had a good life and left a wonderful legacy. May her memory be for blessing.

From: BOB AND JUDY COHN

From LAKE WORTH, FL

Posted On: November 5, 2013

Diane, Larry and Family. We were sorry to hear about your Mom's passing and we know that regardless of a Mom's age, the loss is still a difficult one. We hope wonderful memories of earlier years will help during this time. Our thoughts are with you.

From: Karan Emerick

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: November 5, 2013

Dear Diane and Larry
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.
Karan and Geoff Emerick

From: elsa and peter gassner

From Sedona, Arizona

Posted On: November 5, 2013

Dear Diane,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Extending our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
fondly,
elsa and peter gassner

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