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Rhoda

(Williams)

Maislen

Obituary

Rhoda (Williams) Maislen, 87 years of age, of West Hartford, widow of Dr. Irving Maislen, died Thursday, January 3, 2013. To know her was to love her. An artist as adept in oils as watercolors, in clay or in stone… A pianist who played a dreamy “Deep Purple” or a passionate Rachmaninoff prelude… A singer with a Broadway voice… A Scrabble master who loved nothing better than a tough double acrostic… She was all these things and yet they don’t capture her. She had a sharp wit and a wry laugh. And she was a wise mother who talked straight and lived the example she wanted to set. She was married for 63 years to Dr. Irving Maislen; for many years she worked by his side in his orthodontic practice and gave her time generously to many volunteer efforts. People were drawn to her humor, her warmth, and her gentle kindness. But perhaps the best way to understand her is to remember the words she had taped to her bedroom mirror for more than 60 years: There is a destiny that makes us brothers. No one goes his way alone. And that which we send to the lives of others Comes back into our own. She leaves her daughter Andrea, her son Alan and daughter-in-law Rita, granddaughter Alexis Zinkerman and grandson-in-law Robert, grand-dog Sadie and grand-cat Lila. She also leaves an enormous hole in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Please remember her through gifts to the American Cancer Society or any animal welfare organization. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. To sign the guest book for Rhoda, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm

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From: Denise Talbot

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 7, 2013

Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Rhoda. I did not have the pleasure of getting to know her as I would have liked.

I read about the legacy she has left. I'm sure that everyone will miss such a smart, interesting and compassionate woman.

From: Sherry and Jim Harriman

From S. Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: January 6, 2013

Our warmest condolences to you all. Rhoda was indeed a very special loving cousin whose friendship touched so many. She will be dearly missed. Our hearts and best wishes are with you at this difficult time.

From: Kathye Cipes

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 6, 2013

Alan, Rita, Alexis and Robert:

We have such nice memories of how sweet Rhoda was to Jon's mother when she let us visit her apartment and talk about moving to West Hartford. We know you will miss her terribly. Our sincere simpathies to you all.

Kathye and Jon Cipes

From: Sheila/Howard Mark

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 4, 2013

Will we ever forget the warm welcome given us by both Rhoda and Irving when we first cam to the Hartford area? Rhoda, especially,was so marvelous to us, and remained so for many, many years. Always smiling, always right up there, always in a positive framne opf mind. People like her do not come one's way very often, and when they do, they leave an indelible mark. Rest in peace, Rhoda, you have earned it.

From: Rachel & Fred Glotzer

From Norwalk, CT

Posted On: January 4, 2013

A lovely lady with charm and grace. Our favorite cousin.

She will be missed.

Rachel & Fred

From: eve and ed fishman

From west hartford, ct

Posted On: January 5, 2013

Wonderful neighbor and beloved friend she will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to her family.

From: Antonovsky & Rojek Families

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 5, 2013

Dear Alan and Rita,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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