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Florence

(Heath)

Silverstein

Obituary

Florence Heath Silverstein, 91, of Farmington, CT, formerly of Norwalk, CT, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was the beloved wife for 68 years of Melvin Saul Silverstein. Born in Burlington, VT, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kate (Story) Heath. Florence was a graduate of Hillyer College (now the University of Hartford) where she met her future husband. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English with high honors. At Hillyer she was a member of the Student Council, active in the Political Science Club, and helped produce the Hillyer yearbook – The Vanguard. She also helped produce the Hillyer alumni newsletter for several years. She did nurses training in New Bedford, MA and became a licensed practical nurse in Connecticut. She was briefly employed by the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford. Florence was an avid gardener, a prize-winning member of the Silvermine African Violet Society, enjoyed playing the piano, and writing song lyrics for special occasions. She was active in providing guidance about the expansion of West Rocks Junior High School in Norwalk during the early 1960s. Her membership in Temple Shalom was a beloved part of her life. She was director of the pre-school program and an avid Study Group member. She was employed for many years at the Norwalk Medical Group on East Avenue and lived for many years on Newtown Terrace and then at the Ledgebrook condominiums in West Norwalk. In the summer of 1966 she helped chaperone 22 students in Israel for the 92nd Street Y Israeli Teen Service Project. Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Lucy Tannen of Marlboro, MA, Jeffrey Silverstein of Marlboro, MA, Timothy Silverstein and his wife, Sally, of Norwalk, CT and Melanie Rosenbaum and her husband, Bruce, of Sharon, MA; her grandchildren: Caroline Savitzky, Alex Savitzky, Kate Silverstein, Ben Silverstein, Lindsay and her husband Matthew Navarro, Michael Silverstein, and Joseph and Daniel Rosenbaum; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Devin Smith, Paige, Jordan, and Zoey Savitzky, and Jonathan Navarro. Florence was predeceased by her brothers Charles, Daniel, and Arthur Heath, and her sisters Marcelyn Clark and Marion Bordeaux Bliss. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 1, 2016 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT with Rabbi Yitzchok Adler officiating. Interment will follow in the Wolkowysker Society Cemetery, 401 Tower Ave., Hartford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Doctors Without Borders, Hadassah Hospital, or Blue Ventures. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford, CT. For further information, direction, or to sign the guest book for Florence please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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Deceased On:

Thursday, January 1, 1970

Service Date:

Thursday, January 1, 1970

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From: Alyssa Dvet and Jeff Weinstein

From Westborough, MA

Posted On: July 6, 2016

Lucy, we are so sorry for your loss. May you and your entire family find peace and comfort in lifelong memories of your mother. -Alyssa and Jeff

From: Melissa S. Joyal

From Pomfret enter, CT

Posted On: July 7, 2016

All of us in the Shaw Family send our sympathies to all of the Silversteins,,Lucy, Jeffrey Timothy and Melanie and of course Dad. We'll never forget the summer of 1966 when we stayed with you while Mom, Dad and Lucy went to Israel. I remember your Mom fondly during sleep overs with Lucy on Newtown Terrace. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Missy

From: Elaine Littman

From NORWALK, CT – Connecticut

Posted On: July 1, 2016

Dear Mike and family, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
I know how much Ed valued Florence's kind and compassionate treatment of the patients they cared for.All my love, Elaine Littman

From: Stephen Kraus

From Holliston, Massachusetts

Posted On: July 1, 2016

May pleasant memories of your Mother,Florence Silverstein bring you and your family solace and comfort. With our heartfelt sympathy in your great sorrow. Our many thought are with you.
Steve and Peni Kraus

From: Elaine Littman

From NORWALK, CT – Connecticut

Posted On: July 1, 2016

Dear Mike and Family, My thoughts are with you during this difficult
time. I know how much Ed valued Florence's kind and compassionate treatment of the patients they cared for.All my love, Elaine Littman

From: Maryjane Hatch

From Norwalk, CT

Posted On: July 1, 2016

I remember Florence & Mike from many years ago. I worked at the Norwalk Medical group with Florence, I also remember Florence & Mike introducing my husband Chet & I to New York City Christmas lights, and going to Mama Leoni's.
Fond memories. Bless you Mike and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Fondly Maryjane & Chet Hatch

From: Ellie Binns

From Suffield, CT

Posted On: July 1, 2016

A lovely service today with wonderful memories of a dear Aunt who meant so much to us all. Her legacy is one of beauty and kindness, love and intelligence. We will miss you and try to walk in the same path.

From: Anne Davidson

From Norwalk, CT

Posted On: July 2, 2016

Dear Mike and family,
I worked with Florence for many years at the Norwalk Medical Group and In Dr. Edward Littman's private office. It was a pleasure to work with her as she was a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Anne Davidson

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