OBITS: The New York Times 6 Jun 2004; New York City, New York co., New York

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Colburn, Richard D.   
COLBURN-Richard D. Los Angeles Opera mourns with profound sadness the death of
our very dear friend Richard Colburn. His singular commitment to the
performing arts, and especially his deep appreciation and joyous pleasure in
experiencing the beauty and wonder of opera, has been an inspiration to our
Company. Richard Colburn's generous leadership support as a Founding Angel,
through the Colburn Foundation and as a Domingo Angel enabled Los Angeles
Opera to reach higher levels of artistic achievements each season and grow
into an internationally acclaimed major opera house. Richard Colburn leaves a
legacy of vision in philanthropy and the arts. He will be remembered
especially for his personal energy, his prodigious knowledge of music and
musicians, and his passion for excellence in performance. An accomplished
violist himself, Richard had a deep appreciation for musicians and their
accomplishments. He was a memorable presence in the opera house where he
particularly relished opening nights, premieres and other festive evenings. We
will miss his quiet encouragement from the first row at each performance he
attended and the unusual rapport he had with our musicians and other members
of the Company. We will miss his wise counsel during challenging times and his
irreverent wit in even the most difficult of circumstances. His unabated
enjoyment of his involvement with Los Angeles Opera, his extraordinary
philanthropy and most of all his abiding friendships within our Board and
Company set an example that will inspire music lovers in future generations.
He will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know him as a friend.
We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Lisa Colburn and to his family.
Marc I. Stern, Chairman and C.E.O. Frank E. Baxter, President Placido Domingo,
General Director Kent Nagano, Music Director Edgar Baitzel, Artistic Director
Elizabeth Kennedy, Administrative Director
Published in the New York Times on 6/6/2004.

Cushman, Florence Blauvelt   
CUSHMAN Florence Blauvelt, 89, of San Marcos, California, died peacefully on
Thursday, May 27, 2004 in Pasadena, California, surrounded by her three loving
sons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Frank Blauvelt and Laura
Lay Blauvelt; her husband of 59 years, John Clydesdale Cushman, Jr; and her
sister, Alice Blauvelt Melville. Survivors include her brother, Henry Storms
Blauvelt of Basking Ridge, New Jersey; three sons, twins John Clydesdale
Cushman, III of Pasadena, California and Louis Blauvelt Cushman of Houston,
Texas, and David Goodrich Cushman of Glendale, California; and nine
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Born in New York, New York on
April 7, 1915, Florence grew up Montclair, New Jersey, where she and her
husband raised their family. In 1981, they moved to North San Diego County to
be closer to their children and grandchildren. Her three sons followed in the
footsteps of their father at Cushman & Wakefield, Inc, the global real estate
services company headquartered in New York City and founded by their
grandfather and great uncle; a grandson now works in the firm's London office.
Florence was a lady of immense warmth, love, compassion and giving. Gardening,
flower arranging, bridge, entertaining and travel were her passions, but none
more so than her family and friends, which were many and from all walks. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Florence B. Cushman to
the Boy Scouts of America, Philmont Campership Fund, 1325 West Walnut Hill
Lane, Irving, TX 75015-2079, or The Glaucoma Foundation, 116 John Street,
Suite 1605, New York, New York 10038.
Published in the New York Times from 6/6/2004 - 6/7/2004.

Dickstein, Edith   
DICKSTEIN Edith. The Board of Directors, management and staff of White Plains
Hospital Center mourn with extreme sorrow the passing of our dear friend,
Board member and benefactor, Mrs. Edith Dickstein. Edie's, along with her
beloved late husband Frank's, participation and contributions to our Hospital
spanned more than 30 years and did a great deal to make possible our
pre-eminent position as the leading health care provider in Westchester
County. Her continuing support and inspirational leadership created the
Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center, Westchester's only free-standing cancer
treatment facility, which offers compassionate stateof-the-art cancer care.
Edie's devotion to the Hospital was extraordinary. She was a respected
philanthropist who was deeply committed to improving the quality of life for
families and children. Her endearing nature and vivacious spirit will be
missed by all of us. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her children: Dennis
and Nancy Gilbert, Pam and Jeffrey Gittleman, and Laurie and Barry Siegel and
their children and grandchildren. Robert Feder, Chairman of the Board of
Directors Jon B. Schandler, President and CEO
Published in the New York Times from 6/3/2004 - 6/6/2004.

Edgar, Perry Ladd   
EDGAR-Perry Ladd. Of Chester, VT. Age 74. May 25, 2004 after a brief illness.
Born in Dunedon, FL. July 19, 1929. Son of Jason Edgar & Helen Ferguson Edgar.
Attended schools in Westchester County and Randolph-Macon College, 2nd
Lieutenant 25th Infantry Division in Korea. Wounded in action, Purple Heart.
Silver Star. Lived in Westport CT. before moving to Vermont. Advertising
executive The New Yorker Magazine 1956-1976, opened Boston office 1969.
Founded advertising agency in Chester, VT, Alpine ski instructor at Okemo.
Beloved husband of over fifty years of Charlotte Jameison Edgar of Chester,
Vt. Loving father of Nancy Edgar-Howard of Springfield, N.H., Laura Ladd Edgar
of Iowa City, Iowa, Caroline Albert of Pawlet, VT., Donald Jameison Edgar of
Andover, VT. Seven grandchildren, three sisters, numerous nieces & nephews.
Memorial service 1PM June 26, 2004 at the First Universalist Parish, Chester,
Vt followed by burial with military honor guard at the North Street Cemetery.
Published in the New York Times on 6/6/2004.

Hammer, Rhoda   
HAMMER Rhoda (Fried man). Beloved wife of the late Irving. Devoted and
cherished mother of Ira and Dellie, Marilyn and Alvin, and Robert and Renee.
Adored grandmother to her precious grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She
will eternally live on in our hearts.
Published in the New York Times from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

Nemiroff, Bella R.   
NEMIROFF-Bella R. (Dubowsky)-May 29, 2004 in St. Petersburg, FL; formerly of
Boro Park and Jerusalem. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Israel Nemiroff, mother
Elihu, Ashley, Meryl Cohen and Rochelle Lewis and their spouses; beloved
grandmother, great grandmother, sister to Rosalind Skoorka, Cantor Avrum
Dubow, Harold DuBow and Renee Indyk; aunt and great aunt. Esteemed educator
and administrator long associated with the Hebrew Institute (Etz Chaim) of
Boro Park and as a teacher in charge of Montauk Evening Elementary School.
Burial and Shiva in Jerusalem.
Published in the New York Times from 6/2/2004 - 6/6/2004.