OBITS: The New York Times 29 Oct 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Bryan, Denise Frances Farquharson BRYAN Denise Frances Farquharson. Died gently, October 3, 2004, at home. An inimitable woman of great good will, optimism and wry wit. Born in London in 1912. In 30s, worked in London for The Times. During the war, was Executive Director of the Norfolk War Charities, and met husband-to-be Colonel Frederick v.P. Bryan, USAF, OBE, a lawyer, later appointed to the Federal Bench. 1945, married in London; settled in New York. In 1966, founded the BritishAmerican Educational Foundation, sending over 700 American students to study in British schools. In 1989, received MBE from Queen Elizabeth II for work in BritishAmerican relations. Member of the Woman Flyfishers of America, won coveted annual flycasting contest in her 80s. Member of New York's Cosmopolitan Club. Chair of the Women's Division of the Legal Aid Society of New York, 1958-1960. In 1980, moved upstate to Deuel Hollow, near Wingdale; and in 1999, to the Fountains at Millbrook, NY, her humor and English accent intact. Deeply mourned by her brother, David Farquharson of New Marlborough, MA and New York City; her daughters, Antonia Bryan of New York City and Neville Peltz of Norwalk, CT; and their children, Alexandra and James Camp, and Daniel and Jennifer Peltz; and her niece Christina Gillespie. We miss her more than words can say. We loved her so. Memorial celebrations in the Chapel at the Fountains, 79 Flint Road, Millbrook, NY, at 2:30 PM, Sat., November 6th; and at The Cosmopolitan Club, 122 E. 66th St., Friday, Dec. 3rd, 4 PM. RSVP Neville Peltz at 203-852-9678 or n.peltz@snet.net; or tonibryan@juno.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sierra Club or the Legal Aid Society. Published in the New York Times on 10/29/2004. Kantin, Dorothy Oland KANTIN-Dorothy Oland. Of Memphis, TN and formerly of Cedarhurst, NY after a short illness on October 26, 2004. Retired President of Lambert Frame of Hughes, AR, a company founded by her father, Joseph Lambert and where she worked, until her death, for over 60 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack Oland and the late George Kantin. Devoted mother to Lorraine Kroul and her husband Stephen, Mark Oland and his wife Ellen, and Barbara Goldstein and her husband Robert. Cherished grandmother of Jamie Beck and her husband Jerry, Michael Kroul and his wife Keren, Tracy Hays and her husband Jesse, Jody Atkinson and her husband Marshall, Jordan Oland and his wife Ann, Lauren Casazza and her husband Christopher, Sara Blotner and her husband Andrew, Helaine Goldstein, Laura Goldstein, and Allison Rose and her husband Michael. Loving great-grandmother to Benjamin Kroul, Jack Atkinson, Lucas Oland, Julia and Griffin Blotner, and Alexander Rose. Dear sister to Marvin Lambert and his wife Abbie. She lived life to the fullest, selflessly and lovingly, and she will be greatly missed by all who had the great fortune to know her, most especially her adoring family. Published in the New York Times from 10/28/2004 - 10/31/2004. Landsman, Shirley R. LANDSMAN-Shirley R., 85, on October 5. Of Long Beach NY. With deep sorrow and great love we mourn the loss of the beloved wife of the late Irving, wonderful mother of Richard, Linda and Jules, loving grandmom of Kira, Nerys, Lena and Benjamin. Daughter of the late Tony and Lena Siegel of New York; sister to the late Daniel and Albert. Enormous courage, love and caring towards family and friends, dignity, forthrightness and strength of character be hers for eternity. Mom knew how to have a good time. Peacefully resting at Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale. Donations to the Irving and Shirley Landsman Memorial Scholarship, Long Beach High School Guidance Dept., Lido Beach, NY 11561 Published in the New York Times on 10/29/2004. Malamud, Daniel I. MALAMUD-Daniel I. On October 20, 2004 in Issaquah, WA. Loving and loved husband of Ann, father of Judy and Mark, father-in-law of Susan, and grandfather of Jasper. A caring psychotherapist and innovative teacher. His life was guided by an inner loving sweetness, though he often professed misanthropic and nihilistic sentiments. His ironic humor and creativity will be deeply missed by family, friends, and patients. Published in the New York Times from 10/27/2004 - 10/29/2004. Nye-Dorry, Gertrude NYE-DORRY-Gertrude, 96, of Tehran, Iran, Professor of Linguistics, Author & Peace Corps Educator, died Monday, October 25, 2004 at Forestview Nursing & Reh abilitation Center, Wareham, MA. Wife of the late Mohammad B. Dorry, mother of Dr. Susan Dorry-Nyman & her husband Robert, grandmother of Sohrob & Yasmin Nyman of Wareham, MA. Sister of Edwin Nye of Bloomfield, CT, Dorothy Raymond of Niagara Falls, NY, and many nephews & nieces. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 13, 2004 in Wareham, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may ba made to the UNH Foundation, 9 Edgewood Road, Durham, NH 03824. Directions and online guestbook, visit: www.stottchapman.com Published in the New York Times from 10/28/2004 - 10/29/2004. Robertson, Sarah Wells ROBERTSON-Sarah Wells. Mommy and best friend, she loved: antiques, art, books, Bruce, cats, chocolate, Darling Darcy, France, horses, HHS, Lutece, Mte. Gerard, McCartney, Shubert, New York City, 8A, roses, travel, fine wine and her friends. Memorial service Saturday, 10AM at Saint Thomas Church, New York City. Published in the New York Times on 10/29/2004. Woolf, Anne J. WOOLF-Anne J. (Passman). Of Brookline, MA on October 27, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Woolf. Devoted mother of Stacey Feinberg and her husband Jeffrey of San Diego, CA. Gary Woolf and his wife Diane of Boston and Tiffany Woolf of New York. Dear grandmother of Robbie, Michael and Bailey Feinberg and Tyler Woolf. Loving sister of Dr. Bernard Passman of West Hartford, CT and Howard Passman of Brookline. Services at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, on Sunday October 31 at 1 PM. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Gary and Diane Woolf through Tuesday November 2. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 20 Walnut St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. Published in the New York Times on 10/29/2004.