Miron Gurin

Miron was born in Nezhin, Ukraine, the son of Zlata Tseplina and Morduch Gurin. He had three brothers---Zyama, Fima, and Yakov. He spent his youth fishing, playing soccer, reading copious amounts of literature, and writing poetry. In 1941, at the age of seventeen he entered the army and heroically fought in the Second World War. He claims that the war made him fearless. Indeed, Miron was a courageous person.

He remained in the army for nearly 40 years, working in the telecommunications division and teaching others the tricks of the trade. Miron was always hungry to learn and bestow information upon others. He was of the highest intellect, an incredibly cultured and well-rounded man.

Miron spoke Russian, French, German, and English. He also knew many notable poems by heart. Miron liked to sing and listen to songs about romance. He was always smiling and communicating with his eye.

In 1954 he married Sara Hyatt. She was also a teacher. The two of them had big hearts, and Sara quickly became the love of Miron’s life. The following year he received what he had been dreaming of for a long time--- a son named Sergey. They shared a communal apartment in Leningrad, Russia along with his mother for many wonderful years.

In 1978 Miron and Sara welcomed a new member to the family, Rita Gurin, Sergey’s wife. They greeted her with open arms and treated her like their own daughter. The following year Rita gave birth to a son, Alex, and soon after, their daughter, Lia, was born. Miron was delighted. Their family was complete.

In 1988 Mr. Gurin packed his war medallions, writing, and photographs and the family moved to The United States. They found a new home in Boston, Massachusetts where they resided for the remainder of their lives together.

Miron was an exceptional grandfather. He was committed to his grandchildren 24 hours a day, always teaching them life skills over a game of cards. The family spent many summers at their home in Campton, New Hampshire, sharing meals, playing chess, enjoying the lake, fishing, and swimming.

Miron was appointed President of the Russian Veterans Association of Greater Boston in 1990. He was an outstanding leader, and a well-respected man in the community. He always seemed to have a story to tell.

In 2002 he published a memoir in honor of his mother, outlining his childhood memories and recounting stories of adulthood. He began writing this book at age fifty-two. Miron adored writing--- he has created a poem for just about every birthday, every anniversary, every significant occasion.

Miron was clever and insightful, caring and strong. He spent his final years devotedly by the side of his beloved wife, Sara Gurin, until she passed in February of 2012. They were together for 57 remarkable years.

Despite this huge loss, the family remained extremely close until his final days. Miron’s heart was rich, and his love for his family was strong.

Miron was the backbone of the family and will be missed deeply by his son, Sergey Gurin, daughter in law, Rita, his daughter Galina, and his two grandchildren, Alex and Lia Gurin of Needham, Massachusetts.

A funeral service will be held Monday, February 11th, 2013 at 1:30pm at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts. Interment will be held afterwards at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, West Roxbury, followed by a reception at the Brook House, located on 99 Pond Avenue in Brookline, Massachusetts.